Name: Ilan Remba  
Year: PGY-2  
Medical school: Universidad Anáhuac Escuela de Medicina   
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico  
Career Interests: Endocrinology  
In my free time: I enjoy playing the piano, trying new restaurants and bars around the city, and spending time with family and friends  
Favorite Thing About Temple: Its commitment to serving a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, while providing excellent academic training  
Favorite thing about Philly: The food scene, diverse neighborhoods, rich culture and amazing museums  
Fun fact: I still play piano and used to play the keyboard in a band at  popular bars in Mexico City

Name: Laura Petishnok   
Year: PGY-2  
Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine 
Hometown: Rochester, NY   
Career Interests: Cardiology, Medical Education  
In my free time: Trying new restaurants, attempting to make sourdough bread, people watching in Rittenhouse Square with our dog, playing golf/squash/pickleball, rooting for the Buffalo Bills   
Favorite Thing About Temple: The people!! I connected with everyone I met on interview day and felt that the program's values really aligned with my own.   
Favorite thing about Philly: There is always something fun to do! It's so easy to walk around and explore. The food scene is top notch. It's also a short drive to the beach when the weather becomes unbearably hot :)   
Fun fact: I've run the Philly Broad Street race the last 5 years!   

Name: Jennifer Marx  
Year: PGY-2  
Medical school: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University  
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ  
Career Interests: Cardiology, Medical Education   
In my free time: I love traveling and exploring new places with my fiancé.  At home, I enjoy taking walks along the Schuylkill with my dog Finn, hosting game nights and baking sweet treats for my friends. In the summer time, I love spending time down the shore with my family.  
Favorite Thing About Temple: The culture here at Temple is truly unmatched! There is a strong sense of camaraderie and balance, and my coresidents have quickly become some of my favorite people. Residents and  faculty are approachable, committed to teaching and willing to help. Even on tough days, I find myself laughing and smiling alongside my co-residents. I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of a program that values supervised autonomy and supports me both professionally and personally.   
Favorite thing about Philly: I love exploring all the different neighborhoods in Philly. Each has its own unique vibe and charm, so there’s something for everyone! There are many green spaces to visit (great for dog  parents!) and the city’s energy during sports seasons is contagious. For my fellow foodies, the food scene here is amazing!  
Fun fact: I recently got PADI certified