Zev Leopold, MD
Hometown: Randolph, NJ
Undergraduate (Major): Washington University in St. Louis (Biochemistry)
Medical School: Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, cooking, eating, travel
Why Temple University: In short, Temple Urology is a program that has the people, the operative volume, and the autonomy that allows residents to attain their career goals. Our clinical sites include a community hospital, a large urban hospital, and an NCI designated cancer center allowing us to effectively transition into academics or private practice in a variety of environments. 
Why Philadelphia: I grew up in New Jersey, went out to the Midwest for college, and lived for a time in Manhattan. Philadelphia is an excellent blend of the above, with the opportunities provided by a big city, but with the accessibility of the smaller town. Further, Philadelphia is packed with academic medical centers and a great place for prospective couples matching applicants to target. My wife (a current resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) and I live downtown and each have a reasonable commute to our respective hospitals. 

Christopher Matta, MD
Hometown:  Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Undergraduate (Major): Rutgers University (Biology)
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Golf, Fishing
Why Temple University: I chose Temple because I wanted a training program that would train me to be a confident and capable urologist, and I feel that the training offered by Temple is second to none.  During my interview, I immediately got the sense that the residents truly enjoyed being a part of this program and the faculty were extremely invested in resident education.  We have a fantastic educational experience with supportive faculty, a large amount of autonomy and a great sense of camaraderie among the residents.  I’m happy to say I made the right decision at Temple. 
Why Philadelphia: Philadelphia has always been my favorite city.  I grew up not far from here and have always appreciated the history, culture and great food scene Philly has to offer.  There is never a lack of things to do during our time off. 

Alberto A. Castro Bigalli, MD
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Biology)
Medical School: Brody School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Cooking, Traveling, Dancing, Sports 
Why Temple University: I had spent a year doing research with the FCCC Attendings and I knew that I wanted to be trained by them. 
Why Philadelphia: Opportunity to live in the Northern and historic city with plenty to do and to see

Anton Gillespie, MD
Hometown: South Bend, Indiana
Undergraduate (Major): Harvard University (neurobiology)
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hobbies/Interests: trail running in the Wissahickon, napping on the beach, traveling to warm sunny places
Why Temple University: Big trauma center, safety net hospital for North Philly, tons of reconstructive urology – both upper and lower tract, gender affirming surgery, huge amount of resident autonomy
Why Philadelphia: Large, diverse city with great restaurants, parks, concerts, easy day trips to beach and mountains, and extremely affordable and easy to get around

Connor McPartland, MD
Hometown: Lincoln University, PA
Undergraduate (Major): Clemson University (Bioengineering)
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Hobbies/Interests: Running, trout fishing, cooking, all things Nespresso, spending time with family/my fellow residents, following Clemson football and Philadelphia sports (Go Birds)
Why Temple University: High case volume. Exposure to all aspects of urology (especially robotics). Absolutely loved my interview day. A wonderful cohort of residents/faculty with diverse interests and backgrounds. Ample opportunity to train in a number of clinical settings. Culture of excellence and producing incredibly well-trained urologists. 
Why Philadelphia: I grew up in the area, left for undergrad, but came back for medical school to be closer to family. Since then, I've grown to absolutely love this city and its people. From a training perspective, Philly is an amazing place for residency as it provides exposure to diverse pathology and patient populations in an approachable urban environment. Outside of training, Philly has something for everyone. There's a ridiculous food scene, lovely outdoor/recreational areas, and countless events scheduled year-round.

Kelley Zhao, MD
Hometown: Queens, New York
Undergraduate (Major): Washington University in St. Louis (Computer Science)
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Hobbies/Interests: hiking, baking, creative nonfiction writing, playing piano
Why Temple University: After my interview at Temple, my initial thought and impression was, "Wow, that program is very impressive." There were several indicators that this program was changing and growing in a positive way: the addition of new attendings to Fox Chase, the promised expansion of surgical volume, the addition of a 4^th resident from the traditional cohort of 3. This was all in addition to the reputation that Temple already had of being a program of tough but great surgical training, all while serving a deeply underserved patient population. Not only did I want to be a part of a program that I saw expanding in exciting directions, but I also knew that if I wanted to be the best version of myself surgically, Temple University would and should be one of my top choices. 
Why Philadelphia: Being close to my parents in New York is important to me. They had been some of my greatest supporters throughout medical school and I can't imagine that changing during residency. Additionally, Philadelphia, as I knew from visiting several close friends here from time to time, is such a charming city. It is one of the more affordable cities, yet has to offer all the excellent food options, city parks, farmers markets, and river fronts. I love the beer gardens you can serendipitously find tucked in random corners and turns of the city, and being able to come home after a long day with bubble tea from across the street. I've only lived here for a few months, but Philadelphia has already been such a positive change for me.

Tomas Lence, MD
Hometown: Ames, IA
Undergraduate (Major): University of Iowa (Neurobiology)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, pickleball, biking, food, exploring, art, raptors, history
Why Temple University: Temple has a patient demographic that I really wanted to work with and a very large case load. During my interview I really enjoyed getting to know the residents and felt true camaraderie. The Urology department here also exploded in size with the acquisition of several more top level attendings, in addition to the big names that were already present.
Why Philadelphia: Philadelphia is the heart of modern democracy and has an incredible history, as well as a thriving food scene and a growing young-professional population. I also really like the Flyers and saw that Philadelphia is a host city for the 2026 World Cup.

Roxana Ramos Carpinteyro, MD
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Medical School: Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Hobbies/interests: Family, Travel, Outdoors, Jigsaw Puzzles, Art & Design
Why Temple: Temple offers an exceptional diversity of urological subspecialties, providing comprehensive training across all areas of the field. The program's track record of graduating well-prepared urologists who excel in their careers is a testament to its commitment to the residents. Additionally, the significant Spanish-speaking patient population in the area aligned with my passion for utilizing my language skills to improve patient care.
Why Philadelphia: I like Philly because of its vibrant culture and rich history. Also, I have close family members in the area, which made it an ideal location for me during the challenging years of residency.

Garret Wegner, MD
Hometown: Middletown, MD
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical School: University of Maryland
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, Soccer, Pickleball, Running, New York Times Mini Crossword
Why Temple: Temple exposes residents to all sub-specialties and a diverse array of clinical settings. I believe that gaining broad experience across the field is an important part in becoming a well-rounded urologist. 
Why Philadelphia: I wanted to be in a new city but stay close to home and now I am always within walking distance of a new cheesesteak spot.

Zach Brilliant, MD
Hometown: Richboro, PA
Undergraduate: Tulane University
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interests: Pickleball, volleyball, baking banana bread, eating, bourbon, traveling
Why Temple: All the residents are super close, the training is exceptional, and there are opportunities to train at a variety of institutions (public academic center, cancer center, community hospital, private practice)
Why Philly: Great sports, food/dessert, and close to friends, family, and the Jersey shore/NYC 

Emily Ren, MD
Hometown: Los A
Medical school: Temple University
Hobbies/interests: I snowboard and ski but like pretty much anything that goes into the Winter Olympics! 
Why Temple: Temple challenges you to be the best version of yourself with your colleagues and your patients. 
Why Philly: Philly's food scene is great and if I'm going to work hard, I'm going to be well fed while doing it!

Kusuma Devi Alaparthi, MD
Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate: The George Washington University 
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: vlogging, stand-up comedy, Bad Bunny, reggaeton, weightlifting, hiking
Why Temple: Temple offers a diversity of experiences which are really important to me. There are few programs that offer a comprehensive experience inclusive of gender-affirmation care all while serving a heavily underrepresented and underserved community. To me, it is important to give back and Temple allows me to work heavily with marginalized communities while simultaneously training with a diverse faculty that provides expertise in all areas of the field. The Temple team is truly a family committed to providing unparalleled, diverse training to their residents and promoting excellence in the community. 
Why Philadelphia: Philadelphia is an incredibly diverse city with a vibrant big city aspect as well as a smaller wholesome community aspect! It's a great city for sports, venue spaces, food, and niche pockets of history. As a foodie, there's always plenty of local restaurants and pop-ups to check out as well!

Sai Allu, MD
Hometown: Wildwood, MO
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: Brown University
Hobbies/Interests: Running to music, reading books about music, cooking while listening to music
Why Temple: From the first day of away rotation at Temple, I knew that this was the program for me. The residents were operating at a very high level both within the OR and with overall clinical decision making. The degree of autonomy that residents are given here while also maintaining a strong degree of mentorship was unparalleled. The diverse array of experience between TUH, FCCC, Chestnut Hill, and St. Christopher’s was very appealing to me. Being at a program that would give me extensive experience with both open and robotic cases was very important to me when deciding where to apply.
Why Philadelphia: Philadelphia and its Eagles fans have always been a fascination of mine as someone who grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan. In all seriousness, this is a city that I found very manageable and affordable as someone who grew up in a smaller town in Missouri. In addition, my fiancé is from central Jersey, and it was important to be close to family.

Kenechukwu Egbuonu, MD
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College  of Physicians & Surgeons
Hobbies/Interests: DJing, Basketball, Dining out, Concert/festival going, Anime
Why Temple: Temple gives you the opportunity to learn at a variety of different clinical sites and serve underserved patient populations.
Why Philadelphia: Philly has a nice mix of things to do and places to live that are affordable compared to other big cities, is close to many of my friends from med school and college, and a great food scene.

Michael Tram, MD
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate: Siena College 
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, LA sports fan, bar trivia, cooking, traveling
Why Temple: Temple has the training environment I was looking for—high-volume and high-complexity. We get an ideal combination of surgical volume, resident autonomy, and exposure to every urologic subspecialty. Faculty are not only leaders in their fields but are dedicated to resident growth, both in and out of the OR. Finally, the residents are approachable, motivated, and genuinely look out for one another. It’s a team that pushes you to be your best while giving you the support to get there.
Why Philadelphia: Philly has the perfect balance—it’s affordable, energetic, and packed with culture, great food, and outdoor spaces. There’s always something to do whether it’s trying new restaurants, watching a game, or running along the river. The sports scene in Philly is one of a kind and I’m even becoming an Eagles fan. Plus, being close to a major airport makes it easy to stay connected to friends and family on both coasts.