Raven Boone 
Christiana Care 

"I ultimately chose Temple ID for my fellowship training because this program checked off a lot of boxes. I had a great experience on my interview day, which consisted of many laughs and warm and friendly conversations. Additionally, I was super excited to work with the patient population that Temple serves, and see a wide variety of pathologies." 

Elijah Clayton 
University of Nevada – Las Vegas

"I chose Temple ID because I knew from my experience as a medical student that the program was top notch. I was looking for rigorous training where I would learn to take care of the sickest patients but also love coming into work everyday. The atmosphere and learning environment that Temple provides allows me to do just that!" 

Jesse Veisblatt 
Temple University Hospital

"I was a Temple IM resident. I picked Temple ID because I saw how well-liked the department was, and I always wanted to be the consultant people were happy to call. My favorite antibiotic changes a lot but right now it's Ceftriaxone. Just an absolute broad-spectrum workhorse that doesn't get the spotlight but really carries the day. Some fun facts about me: I am an avid rock climber (only sport climbing, I'm actually a coward) and I am a lover of chess (I'm actually not that good, I just like it). Temple ID may be the right fit for you if you are interested in a wide breadth of pathology in patients from all walks of life and a supportive department to help you learn and grow." 

Andrew Cox 
Abington Hospital

"I was so excited to match to Temple ID! Having spent my student rotations and residency in the area, the impact of infections related to IV drug use became a priority for my training and there is no better place to practice holistic care for these patients than at Temple. Learning from some extremely talented and knowledgeable physicians about HIV care was also a big draw to the program, not to mention excellent training in transplant medicine with one of the highest volume lung transplant centers in the country. I know I’ll get a great well-rounded education among colleagues who share a passion for an underserved population." 

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Harry van der Kloot 
Temple University Hospital 

"I completed medical school and residency at Temple and chose to stay for Infectious Disease fellowship because of the program’s exceptional clinical training, supportive community, and strong commitment to underserved populations. My clinical interests include HIV medicine, harm reduction, and LGBTQ+ health. Temple has been an incredible place to grow both personally and professionally—and I love living in Philadelphia, especially our amazing food scene. Some of my favorite spots include Monk’s Café, Royal Izakaya, and Kalaya, though there’s always more to explore here."

Hira Naqvi 
Atlantic Health System Morristown Medical Center 

"Temple offers an excellent infectious disease program with a wide variety of interesting pathology to learn from. But what truly drew me to Temple ID were the people. Everyone—attendings and fellows—were super friendly, and the conversations felt easy and real and that hasn’t changed since I arrived. I was also drawn to Temple's commitment to serving a large population affected by HIV, Hep C and substance use disorders, and I wanted to be a part of that."

Kellyn Wilkes 
Rochester Regional Health 

"For fellowship, I was looking for a program that was in an urban environment after spending much of my medical training in rural and suburban communities. I thought this would be the best way to gain experience with an unfamiliar patient population and see a wide variety of pathologies. As somebody who may be interested in transplant ID, having a strong transplant program was a huge plus. The entire department here feels like a second family who shares a common passion for ID. After getting to know everybody on interview day, it was clear that Temple was my #1! "

Elisa Mercando 
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

"I was absolutely thrilled to match at Temple for ID! To me, ID is the most fascinating specialty—it’s like solving a complex mystery, piecing together clues to uncover a diagnosis and guide treatment. Having completed my IM residency in the Philadelphia area, I’ve seen firsthand the critical role ID specialists play and the profound impact they have on patients’ lives. I chose Temple for its diverse and medically complex patient population, and I was drawn to the opportunity to care for some of the sickest patients. What truly set Temple ID apart for me was the program’s incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and approachable faculty. I’m honored and proud to be part of the Temple family!"