Katherine Botta, Chief
- Hometown: Madison, CT
- Medical School: University of Connecticut
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Bob's Diner in Roxborough
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Community! I feel like CHFP serves this community very well, and the community within the residency is so great and supportive.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing board games with my husband, trying out new breweries, or reading and snuggling with my cat.
Hajaru Hamza
- Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana
- Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Science University
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Philadelphia Zoo
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I really enjoyed my interview day experience. I visited the clinic during second look day, and everyone was very welcoming. I could see myself in this supportive environment.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Spending time with my husband and daughter, trying halal food restaurants around Philly.
Noah Lieberman
- Hometown: Doylestown, PA
- Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Northern Liberties or Union Transfer
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people! Everyone from residents to attendings to front desk staff are so kind and cheerful.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At a concert at Union Transfer, or at the movies!
Abhay Metgud
- Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
- Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: The Linc, go birds! And Trader Joe's because I never had any where I am from.
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Everyone is so kind and helpful, you truly get a great family feel! Great faculty, staff, and residents that are always there for you!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Traveling to different countries or national parks, skiing, hiking, working out, cooking, or hanging with friends and family! I’m probably outside doing something!
Joseph Mohammadi
- Hometown: Baltimore, MD
- Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Favorite Spot in Philly: The restaurant, Penang. I love their red onion chicken curry. Chinatown in general is a great spot for anyone looking for excellent food!
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Chestnut Hill felt like a program that was truly committed to both patient care and resident education.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At the dog park with my wife and our two pups, Spot and Almond.
Paul Reilly, Chief
- Hometown: Levittown, PA
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Lucky’s Last Chance
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I spent time with the Chestnut Hill team as a student, and I was so impressed with how well everyone works together and how much they care about their patients. I knew coming to Chestnut Hill Family Practice would give me a chance work with the teachers and role models I need to become the kind of doctor I hope to be.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Biking, spending time with friends and family, but mostly watching cooking videos on YouTube with my cat.
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Alyssa Ayala
- Hometown: Redlands, CA
- Medical School: Drexel College of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Rittenhouse square!! One of my favorite things to do is just grab a coffee from Vibrant and sit and people watch!
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I wanted a place that had a good community and resident well-being!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At home drawing, gaming, or working on my next cosplay.
Leanza Carrero-Trapp
- Hometown: Syosset, Long Island
- Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Old City
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Easy: the people. From start to finish on interview day, I felt an immediate connection and sense of calmness when interacting with the residents and faculty at CHFP. Even from behind a computer screen, I could tell this was a place that was genuine, kind, respectful of each other, and dedicated to delivering quality and equitable care to the underserved community they serve.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring a different part of the city, trying a new restaurant or bar, spending time with my husband, family, and friends, or simply vegging out on my couch binging a favorite show of mine for millionth time.
Olivia Choi
- Hometown: Annandale, VA
- Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: 30th Street Station kiss and ride. Just kidding, Center city food, Fairmount and historical museums everywhere.
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: During my interview, I could talk to faculty, residents and staff about anything and everything inside and outside the medicine and connect. Also, they are known for great teaching hospitals and a lot of electives that will help me be a well rounded family medicine physician for the future.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off? At home, carving wood, hosting board game nights, lathering myself in a Korean skincare routine. Or outside with my husband, biking and exploring the city (with sunscreen)
Marquese McCormick
- Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
- Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: The Linc!
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The emphasis on community at Chestnut Hill stood out the most, Chestnut Hill is a close-knit program that values resident wellness and mentorship. I am very excited to begin my residency training at Chestnut Hill!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At a sporting event, spending time with my girlfriend, family, and friends, or outside with my dogs.
Mrinal Anthony Subbiah
- Hometown: Sparta, New Jersey
- Medical School: Rowan
- Favorite Spot in Philly: LOVE Park/JFK plaza
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: One of the most striking aspects of Chestnut Hill Family Practice was knowing how welcoming everyone was on interview day and how committed the program was to making sure that residents had the tools to succeed. The surrounding area and hospital are very community focused and oriented, with the program being just a short while away from downtown Philadelphia. Being part of the larger Temple cohort also gave a feeling that all Temple residents together, in and surrounding the city, were really making a difference in furthering patient care. The program was perfect for me having family living in Philadelphia too!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Cruising my bike/board, exploring the local area or relaxing
Suzanna Tom
- Hometown: San Francisco, CA
- Medical School: USF Morsani College of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: driving along the Schuylkill Bank, karaoke at DuBa in Elkins Park, Chinatown!
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I wanted to be in closer proximity to a large urban city while practicing among colleagues with whom I can joke around with and feel at home with.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: at home cuddling with my cat Kyo and watching Korean dramas or anime, strolling the aisles of Hmart, thrifting, trying new restaurants, going to R&B concerts, or if I'm feeling active then on the courts playing pickleball/volleyball and lifting weights at the gym
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Grant Sterling DeLozier
Hometown: Hollidaysburg, PA
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Favorite Spot in Philly: Little Fish, a small South Philly restaurant
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: When I was initially looking into residency programs, my focus was largely on the Greater Philadelphia area to be close to my fiance's family in Ambler. Chestnut Hill immediately stood out to me because I found many of the residents and faculty alike had interests very similar to my own listed in their bios. During interview day, I was further assured that the residents and faculty here would be people I'd love to spend the next 3 years with.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing/watching any and all sports, running, working out, spending time with family and friends exploring new restaurants in the city.
Christina Gibbons, MD
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Favorite Spot in Philly: Schuylkill River trail... but also Pho 75
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people and the culture of fun! Everyone is so truly kind and genuine. I also wanted to train at a community hospital with a diverse patient population and continue working with the medically underserved.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: On walks with my husband and our 6 month old daughter, at Costco, playing pickleball, watching Bake-Off, or traveling!
Phoebe Ilevbare
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Favorite Spot in Philly: Chinatown & the arcade in the Fashion District mall!
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Honestly, the vibes from the people here were the warmest! Even through the zoom screens, I could pick up how genuinely close the residents were with each other and with the faculty. I also appreciated that the faculty's interests aligned with my own. Lastly, Dr. Berta remembered from my app/interview that I loved Russell Westbrook, and even asked how he was doing in the NBA during the second look, which was a green flag for me and super memorable about his character to care about others!
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: praying with my lil bro for Russell Westbrook to win a ring, watching movies & anime, exploring Philly and finding new places to eat with my partner :’)
Patrick Kowalski, MD
- Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
- Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Lot K at the Sports Complex
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: CHFP offers an opportunity to serve a diverse population in a supportive environment that encourages growth as a person and physician. I look forward to becoming part of this wonderful team!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Enjoying outdoor spaces, catching a local sporting event and trying to navigate life in a big, new city
Marcia Manzone, MD
Hometown: Pocopson, PA
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Favorite Spot in Philly: Old City during the day, Boathouse Row at night
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people! I knew halfway through my first day as a medical student that this is where I wanted to be and I am so happy to be a member of the team.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At home crafting with my cat, reading by candlelight, baking a bundt cake or seeing a concert.
Shika Veera
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Spot in Philly: The Franklin Institute, I grew up going there
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people and sense of community stood out to me! At the second look, everyone was warm, welcoming, and shared my passion for outreach. I believe that the strong teaching and electives offered at CHFP will help me grow into a well-rounded physician.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Outside gardening, going on walks and listening to audio books, or trying new foods with my boyfriend.