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Resident Bios
PGY-3
Elizabeth Centurion
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: The Belmont Plateau (in Fairmount)
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I chose CHFP because of its dedication to the community, the location, and because of the super friendly and down-to-earth residents and faculty I met throughout my interview day. It has been a great experience so far!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing tennis, thrifting, eating Korean BBQ or any delicious food for that matter, chilling with my people.
Kevin Dunn
- Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
- Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Independence Mall
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I was drawn to the program for its rich history, diverse patient population, passionate attending physicians, and being located in the most beautiful and family-friendly area of Philadelphia.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Spending time with my wife and 3 children, or working on our 100-year-old fixer-upper in Elkins Park.
Jefferson Ebube
- Hometown: Spotswood, NJ
- Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Schuylkill River Trail
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I was drawn to Chestnut Hill FM because of their strong presence serving the community and commitment to resident well-being.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Working out at the gym, playing basketball, singing R&B in the shower, playing video games, watching my favorite Sci-Fi/anime shows, or visiting family and friends.
Yeseo Han
Chief Resident
- Hometown: Bergen County, NJ
- Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: I-76 going to 30th St. Station. Just kidding; I enjoy any good restaurant or dessert place, and going to Sixers or Eagles games when I can!
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I really wanted to make sure I had a great community in residency, and Chestnut Hill seemed just like that kind of place. From what I've heard about the program, then how interviews went, and now getting started, everybody has been very supportive and it's been great vibes. And after a year in the program, it's still been great!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Picking up my wife from 30th St Station.
Avital Mintz-Morgenthau
- Hometown: New York, NY
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
- Favorite Spot in Philly: TBD....On the hunt for the best ice cream spot in Philly
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: From my first interaction with the residents and faculty at Chestnut Hill, I immediately felt welcomed into a warm and supportive environment. The faculty shared that the smaller program size meant that they could invest time in fostering each resident's unique interests. Coming from a medical school and large safety-net hospital, I wanted to prioritize training at a residency program with a strong emphasis on working with patients who are typically underserved.
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring Philly with my partner: trying out new restaurants (primarily for their dessert), parks, and running routes.
Elana Perlow
Chief Resident
- Hometown: Northbrook, IL
- Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Favorite Spot in Philly: The Schuylkill River Dog Park
- Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Chestnut Hill's warmth and care for the community shined through on interview day, beginning at the hospital, and extending to include the entire community through its outreach and dedication to underserved populations. I am so grateful to be a part of the Chestnut Hill family!
- Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Writing in the park and hosting Shabbat dinners with friends.
PGY-2
Katherine Botta
- Hometown: Madison, CT
- Medical School: University of Connecticut
- Favorite Spot in Philly: Love City Brewing
- 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
- 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.
PGY-1
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