Jacqueline Aronin, MD

Get to know Jacqueline Aronin, MD, internal medicine resident.

Medical school: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Career goal: Pulmonary critical care

Being a member of the LVHN training program means you have the opportunity to work in a large academic institution with exposure to an array of pathologies while maintaining the small community atmosphere.

What makes your Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) training program different from others across the country?

Being a member of the LVHN training program means you have the opportunity to work in a large academic institution with exposure to an array of pathologies while maintaining the small community atmosphere. All of your colleagues are like-minded in that education is a priority and there are endless opportunities to learn from those around you. The quality of care provided for this community is second to none, and the access to health care is telling by how quickly we are able to intervene on some of the most critically ill patients.

What has been an extraordinary part of your training experience so far?

What has stood out to me are the opportunities we have to work alongside various assets of our medical team. You have such great access to clinical pharmacists, case managers, discharge nursing and so much more. These colleagues are able to educate you on their perspective of the patient’s hospital course and how their role fits into the quality care that our patients receive.

What is one memory you have from your training so far that will stick with you for your career?

One memory that stands out was a busy day in the cardiac intensive care unit where the work seemed to overwhelm my plate. Throughout the day, various senior residents stopped by the unit to see if I needed a helping hand. Our seniors never forgot what it felt like to be an intern learning how to get your feet wet. The family-based culture we have in this program is evident by everyone’s willingness to help the next in line.

What is one piece of advice you would share with someone as they select a training program?

It is important to find a program that inspires you both academically and personally. Some weeks you will spend more time in the hospital than with your family, so choose a program that feels like home. But at the end of day, trust your gut instinct. I knew after my interview that this was the facility I wanted to start my career in.

What does it mean to be a resident at LVHN?

It is a privilege to be a resident at LVHN. Our faculty are excited to educate, the exposure to critical care medicine is plentiful and rigorous and the resources to get you to where you want to go are endless. I feel very fortunate to be pursuing my training in this institution.