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Class of 2027
Bryan Berguson, DO
"I chose Geisinger due to the supportive learning environment, fellowship opportunities, and the great community."
Nada Buntic, DO
"The rural setting paired with a huge level 1 trauma center is a rare find and offers a one-of-a-kind training. When I rotated here as a student, everyone was so warm and welcoming. I knew I belonged here!
Kyoung Cho, DO
"I love the area. There's a lot of places to go for hiking and absolutely zero traffic while I commute! Excellent program leadership and community so that you can feel sense of belonging."
Julian DuPont, MD
"Geisinger reminds me of my hometown, with its bucolic landscape, sustainable interactions with the farming community, and close ties to coworkers, while also having the one thing we lacked: compassionate and innovative healthcare. I am grateful to be here in the unique community of Danville."
Madeline Illar, DO
"I chose Geisinger because it felt like a family environment to train in with great people."
Bradley Johnson, DO
"I was drawn to the unique sense of community I saw among the residents. It is such a supportive environment at a world-class facility, and I knew it was a place I could thrive."
Murtaza Khan, MD
"Geisinger Medical Center is a big hospital with all the subspecialties under one roof. We have a big Critical Care department and serve a large catchment area. The town also has an affordable cost of living.
Mahlon Kile, MD
"Growing up in this area, I have a strong desire to make a difference in the community I love to call home. Geisinger’s reputation for outstanding patient care, combined with robust academic and fellowship opportunities, align perfectly with my goals, all while being in a warm and welcoming environment."
Giselle Krebs, DO
"I chose Geisinger because I wanted to train in a large hospital that had a small-town feel. Geisinger is also close to my family, which was one of my top priorities in choosing a residency."
Nathaniel Long, DO
"I decided to rotate at Geisinger as it was close to my hometown. I quickly realized how much I enjoyed the culture here as it was the perfect environment for me to grow and become the physician I want to be. Everyone was so supportive, the faculty and residents were always happy to teach, and I was exposed to a wide breadth of medical cases. All of these great qualities made me realize that this was where I wanted to train for residency."
Madeleine Marcus, DO
"I selected Geisinger because of the state-of-the-art facilities, kind people, and supportive culture. I immediately felt comfortable and welcomed among the staff. I also love Danville and the beautiful community."
Maritza Nary, DO
"I chose Geisinger for the welcoming community that the residency has created. Everyone has been so nice throughout the interview process, and I knew I would belong!"
Analisa Ruiz, DO
"I chose Geisinger because of the culture! When I addition here, I noticed the mutual respect between residents and Attendings. It created the perfect learning environment!"
Hagop Sarian, MD
"I chose Geisinger for many reasons, one of which was the people. Also, Danville is located in Central PA and I fell in love with its natural beauty. I also felt that Geisinger could give me the best training during my residency and shape me to be the best Internal Medicine doctor I could be."
Michael Spivak, DO
"As a campus student, I saw firsthand how Geisinger fosters a culture of camraderie and psychological safety. Everyone here is willing to help with whatever they can and treats people professionally and personally."
Dhruv Tikku, DO
"I chose Geisinger because of the high-level acuity, dozens of subspecialties, and strong desire to better Pennsylvania. As a plus, I get to continue going to PSU football games when possible."
Jacob Whitney, DO
"The supportive culture and rigorous academics that I experienced during my sub-internship at Geisinger are what drew me to the program. It was immediately obvious this is a place where I would build lasting friendships while getting an extraordinary education. Geisinger offers extensive opportunities for me to explore my academic interests, with many in-house fellowship opportunities. It is a great place to pursue my career goals."