Name: Eli Spevack  
Year: PGY-1  
Medical school: PCOM  
Hometown: Mattapoisett, MA  
Career Interests: Pulm/Crit, sleep, heme/onc  
In my free time: I enjoy exercising, being outside (hiking, going to the beach, golf), trying new restaurants, and petting dogs.  
Favorite Thing About Temple: How supportive and kind everyone is  
Favorite thing about Philly: Amazing food scene   
Fun fact: My family has 2 sets of twins. I have a twin brother, and my older brother and sister are twins!

Name: Bernice Kear  
Year: PGY-1  
Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine 
Hometown: Alexandria, VA  
Career Interests: GI/Hepatology, Transplant Medicine, Medical Education   
In my free time: I enjoy cooking, playing tennis (badly), bike-riding on Kelly Drive, hiking Wissahickon Valley park, or reading fantasy novels on my Kindle. Most recently, I've taken up typing classes to become a note-writing machine. 
Favorite Thing About Temple: How supported I feel, especially as an overwhelmed intern still learning the ropes.   
Why I chose Temple: I felt a professional and personal alignment with the values of TUH, and a personal connection and sense of duty to the communities this health system serves. It is certainly hard work, but invaluable work that is worth doing!   
Favorite thing about Philly: I love how diverse the city is - there's something here for everyone. Also the food scene is unmatched; hole-in-the-wall tacos to Michelin-star curries, we've got it all!   
Fun fact: I published my first book of poems in 2025 in celebration of my 30th birthday!

Name: Sophia Sithya  
Year: PGY-1  
Medical school: Lewis Katz School of Medicine  
Hometown: Elkins Park, PA  
Career Interests: Endocrinology, GI  
In my free time: I love to bake in my free time, whether it’s making a new recipe or a tried-and-true classic (chocolate chip peanut butter cookies), especially with Gilmore Girls on in the background. I also love to watch football with my family and friends! Go birds!  
Favorite Thing About Temple: The people. The residents genuinely care about each other, and we are always looking out for one another.
Favorite thing about Philly: The food options. There is always a new restaurant or cafe to try, and there are endless cuisines to choose from. I love that I can grab a latte or a little sweet treat, no matter the time.   
Fun fact: I went to Temple undergrad and med school! And I’ve lived in/around Philly my entire life. Temple made!!