Emergency Medicine Residents
PGY-I
Rawan Alkhatib, MD
Hometown: Irbid, Jordan/ Mississauga, Canada
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I was drawn to emergency medicine because of the diversity of patient problems, the fast-paced environment, and the sense of camaraderie and teamwork between healthcare professionals in the emergency setting.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy training in jiu jitsu, playing chess, and curling up to read a mystery or fantasy novel.
Jing Ran (Johnny) Chen, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergrad School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: You are often the first team the patient sees in their hour of need. The faces of the Emergency Medicine team are who they associate those initial interactions with as well as the first to lay eyes, ears and hands on the patients in providing expertise, comfort, and answers. The diagnostic process and the gratification from providing solace and care in a cohesive team to a diversity of conditions, some potentially life threatening, is what drew me to Emergency Medicine.
What do I like to do in my free time: I find great joy in working on my car, being outdoors, exercising and cooking. I am the proud owner of an older crossover that requires extra TLC. The fun in caring for an older vehicle is there is always a learning curve, particularly during the troubleshooting and planning process. There's a special sense of pride and accomplishment when looking at the end result knowing it was completed with your own two hands.
Orest Konyk, MD
Hometown: Bukovinian State Medical University
Undergrad School: Bukovinian State Medical University
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I started working as a Patient Care Tech in Emergency after high school and seemed to never be able to leave Emergency Medicine after that. It's a lifestyle at this point.
What do I like to do in my free time: Ski, Snowboard, Hike, Make Sausage, Bread, Smoke meat, Build Garage Gyms, Sauna, Tennis, Coffee, and Pizza
Sandip Pokharel, MD
Hometown: Palungtar 02, Gorkha, Nepal
Undergrad School: REHDON Higher Secondary School, Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical School: B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: Emergency Medicine is the specialty where we can utilize entire knowledge and skills from our medical training. I like the opportunity to provide life-saving interventions, alleviate their sufferings, and help patients in their most vulnerable moments.
What do I like to do in my free time: Jogging, Hiking and Trekking, Cooking, Listening to podcasts
Patrick Rowe, MD
Hometown: Fresno, CA; Durham, NC
Undergrad School: Lincoln Memorial University
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: The variety of patients that could walk in at any moment and be ready for anything on a moment's notice. I was also drawn to EM by the amount of hands-on work and being able to make an immediate difference in someone's life.
What do I like to do in my free time: Working out, playing video games, hanging out/catching up with friends, going for hikes or rock climbing, and watching sports (mostly hockey or soccer)
April White, MD
Hometown: Cochecton, NY
Undergrad School: SUNY Sullivan, University of Scranton, Luzerne County Community College
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I enjoyed most all of my rotations in med school and experiences as a paramedic, but found I couldn't see myself making a steady diet of just one topic for the rest of my career. Emergency medicine keeps me interested because one minute I can be working a cardiac arrest and the next doing a pelvic exam. It's a place where I can make an impact in many lives helping to both heal and educate.
What do I like to do in my free time: Walks, taking photos of nature, PUPPIES, SCUBA diving, gardening, writing, wood working.
PGY-II
Christopher Cape, MD
Hometown: Eliot, Maine
Undergrad School: University of New Hampshire
Medical School: Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I was drawn to Emergency Medicine for the variety. You never know what or who is going to walk through the door, and you have to always be prepared for anything. More than that, though, I love the people in the Emergency Department, both the patients and my coworkers.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy hiking, alpine and cross-country skiing, skijoring with my dog. I have an older Jeep that constantly needs work and I like wrenching on that. I also do a lot of work on my home and enjoy doing renovation projects.
Joshua Carroll, MD
Hometown: Florien, LA
Undergrad School: Northwestern State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University SOM- Shreveport
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I love the diversity of patient problems, fast pace, and ever evolving atmosphere of the ER. It requires you to be a lifetime learner and know a little of everything.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy hanging out with my wife and 4 kids, running, working out, reading, outdoor activities, home repairs, and gardening.
John Dudley, MD
Hometown: Gloucester, Virginia
Undergrad School: College of William and Mary
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
What drew me to Emergency Medicine:: I chose emergency medicine because it's the only place in medicine where problem solving for any type of problem that anyone can come in with happens right there, in the moment, even if it's just to temporize.
What do I like to do in my free time: Gardening, walking outside, cooking, music
Steven Gay, DO
Hometown: Orem, UT
Undergrad School: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences of the Pacific Northwest
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: It is hands on, diverse, and I love the real-time application of medicine.
What do I like to do in my free time: Spending time with my wife and kids, traveling, photography, and all things food.
Michael Gergel, DO
Hometown: Shavertown, PA
Undergrad School: King's College
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
What do I like to do in my free time: Going to the gym, playing with my dogs, and skiing in the winter. I also enjoy watching some football, specifically Penn State or the Green Bay Packers.
Kaitlyn Thomas, DO
Hometown: Horseheads, NY/Johnstown, PA
Undergrad School: Saint Vincent College
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine:: Emergency Medicine provides critical access to healthcare to patients for underserved populations and allows for a significant intersection of medicine and health policy advocacy. I also enjoy being able to provide a sense of relief to patients when they are not in an acute emergency and providing assistance to those who are. The variety of intellectual and "hands-on" medicine was really intriguing to me and I felt like the environment suited me best.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending time with friends - whether its enjoying a trivia night, finding the best chicken wings in town or hiking. I also enjoy reading, cooking, exercising, and watching the latest streaming show.
PGY-III
Austin Cannoy, DO
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Franklinton, NC
Undergrad School: Nova Southeastern University
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: I love the lack of monotony in the emergency room. EM touches on a little bit of every part of medicine which helps keep me interested and alert. I also really enjoy the personalities that EM tends to attract.
What do I like to do in my free time: I really enjoy getting together with friends for essentially anything like going to breweries or having games nights. I also like getting out in nature when I can and you can find me rock climbing, scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, skiing, etc. But I also enjoy finding new shows to watch and doing some PlayStation/PC gaming.
Jesse Dew, DO
Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Undergrad School: Southern Virginia University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - VA
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: The fact that the emergency department is often the first and sometimes the only view of medicine that underserved populations get too see really appealed to me. I love the fact that every patient is treated equally in the ED and that, as an ED physician, I will get to be there to help people during their worst moments. Emergency medicine is the perfect specialty for me because I love a fast-paced work environment while having the chance to work with my hands and be the true front line of healthcare.
What do I like to do in my free time: Being outside! Whether it is going on an extended backpacking trip or just tending my garden, being outside is my favorite place to be, rain or shine. When I'm not outside I enjoy reading fantasy novels, grabbing a quick workout, or tending to my reef tank. Although if we are talking about my free time after a rough shift, that absolutely involves cooking and eating something delicious and probably extremely unhealthy.
Matthew Hennessey, DO
Hometown: New Braunfels, TX
Undergrad School: Texas State University
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: It's the only specialty that is truly ""anything, anytime."" I enjoy being able to see an incredibly diverse array of patients and care for those who may not be able to get medical care otherwise. There is no other specialty like it!
What do I like to do in my free time: Fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, playing music, hanging out with friends and family.
Mustafa Khan, DO
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Undergrad School: University of Arizona
Medical School: Midwestern AZCOM
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: My main reason was that I wanted to work with the whole body, and preferred the pace and atmosphere of EM to IM. The procedural nature and being able to choose my work hours (in that order) were secondary reasons.
What do I like to do in my free time: Getting quality TV time, ping pong, chess and basketball. When the time allows it music festival/concerts and hikes with the pup.
Alexander Payne, DO
Hometown: New Hartford
Undergrad School: Fredonia State University of New York
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: The opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients. I enjoy the fast paced environment of the emergency department and everyday is different from the last.
What do I like to do in my free time: Exploring the outdoors with my wife and dog and relaxing by the fire outside with friends and family.
Agatha Tweedy, MD
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergrad School: Florida Atlantic University
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
What drew me to Emergency Medicine: When contemplating a career in Medicine, I worked as a medical scribe in a Level 1 Trauma center and knew early on that I was drawn to Emergency Medicine. ||EM affords for the practitioner the ability to help patients in real time with the opportunity to ease pain, find answers, and work in a fast paced team environment. ||I understand that everyday will present new challenges along with new opportunities to learn and impact patient's lives in a positive manner.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and travel.