Our Combined Programs!
Med Peds, Peds Rehab, and Peds Neuro
Med Peds PGY1
Connor Devoe, DO
he/him
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY1
Abraham Kwan, MD
he/him
Undergrad: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Board games, tennis, pickleball, video games (Pokemon, Mario, etc.), foodie, cooking
Career Goal(s): Cardiology (adult congenital, EP), Medical Education, Health Literacy & Advocacy, Service
Where I live and what I love about it: Wilmington, DE on Market Street. I personally love the small-city vibe coming from a larger city. There are many good restaurants and bars nearby that I need to try. Northern Delaware as a whole is a large suburban space with a mix of nature trails and landmarks interspersed between houses and small buildings.
Why Nemours? Nemours is an amazing free-standing Children's hospital that covers a large catchment area from DE, PA, MD, and NJ. The hospital is beautiful, the faculty and fellow residents are so supportive and great teachers, and we get the opportunity to see a wide range of medical pathologies. We also get food with every event/noon conference and free parking, which are always positive! ✌🏻
Med Peds PGY1
Shivali Gupta, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Art/calligraphy, dance, exploring new food & coffee spots, nature walks!
Career Goal(s): I am hopefully working towards a fellowship in Rheumatology, and aim to incorporate advocacy and community health initiatives in my career.
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Wilmington, near the Riverfront area. I love being able to walk along the river after a long day and being so close to some great restaurants/bars/entertainment for my free weekends!
Why Nemours? When I interviewed, I was drawn in by the great personalities of everyone at Nemours. Everyone from residents to attendings seemed invested in their careers and in learning, and invested in creating an environment that fosters community and fulfillment.
Med Peds PGY1
Sreya Muchivolu, MD
she/her
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Med Peds PGY1
Erin Schulze, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Delaware
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Interests (outside of medicine): Jigsaw puzzles, walking my dog, trivia, eating ice cream, and game night with my friends!
Career Goal(s): Primary care for kids and adults with medical complexity
Where I live and what I love about it: Delaware - I love the community of people who live here and all of the great food options!
Why Nemours? I appreciate the focus on patient-centered care as well as the welcoming environment that the attendings provide for residents. I am thankful for all of the different specialists and healthcare disciplines that provide lots of teaching and enrich patient care!
Med Peds PGY2
Ariella Alexander, DO
she/her
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY2
Layla Annous, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests: Skiing, cooking
Career Goals: Possibly dual med-peds hospitalist
Why I chose Nemours: Because of the amazing people :)
Med Peds PGY2
Matthew Eiman, MD
he/him
Undergrad: George Mason University
Medical School: Drexel University School of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Running, hiking, traveling, exploring whatever city I'm in
Career Goal(s): Complex care or hospitalist
Where I live and what I love about it: The Ton (AKA Wilmington)- super close to the hospital and lots of great eats/bars in Trolley Square, plus Brandywine Park is so pretty!
Why Nemours? Obviously the people!!! Also, we care for and our greatly appreciated by our local community and see patients come in from all across the country! It's nice to become so invested in the community and feel the appreciation right back.
Med Peds PGY2
Gabriana Freire, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Boston University
Medical School: University of South Florida Moroni College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Cooking, soccer, reading.
Career Goal(s): Most likely primary care
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Union Park Gardens which is a small neighborhood in Wilmington. I love that it has a suburban feel but is still close to lots of restaurants and the hospital.
Why Nemours? I wanted somewhere where I was going to get a wide variety of pediatric patients and have access to pediatric specialists but that also highly valued autonomy.
Med Peds PGY2
Tori Powell, MD MPH
she/her
Undergrad: Tufts University
Medical School: UMass Chan Medical School
Interests: Hiking, biking, rock climbing, playing with my dog "Waffles"
Career Goals: Either complex care or med/peds hospitalist
Where I live and what I love about it: Trolley square! It's so fun to live near so many of my co-residents and have easy access to lots of restaurants, bars, and state parks.
Why I chose Nemours: I loved all the people I interviewed with at Christiana/Nemours. In particular I was looking for a program that was a free standing children's hospital with lots of complex and transitional care. Practicing here is unique in that it is one of the only children's hospitals in the area so everyone knows and loves Nemours!
Med Peds PGY3
Joey Assali, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Temple University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): spending time with friends & family, eating good food, watching tv, playing videogames
Career Goal(s): keep practicing both adult and pediatric medicine
Where I live and what I love about it: New Castle area, lots to do and not too far of a commute
Why Nemours? The people!
Med Peds PGY3
Steven Duncan, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: UTSW
Interests (outside of medicine): Global health, creative writing, hiking, amateur phone photography, trying new places to eat (open to curry recommendations)
Career Goal(s): Dual med-peds hospitalist, global health work
Where I live and what I love about it: Greenville, Delaware. I love the quiet neighborhood and living close to family. Delaware is perfectly situated between major big cities for easy day trips.
Why Nemours? Nemours is a beautiful place to work! I love that Nemours has a good reputation in the community which reflects commitment to humanistic values and patient-centered care.
Med Peds PGY3
Scott Haraczy, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Colgate University
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Interests (outside of medicine): Spending time with wife (Alexandra, General Surgery Resident) and three boys (James, Jude, Felix), Pittsburgh sports, playing board games, baking, BBQ-ing
Career Goal(s): Med-Peds Primary Care, hopefully within academic Med-Peds Program
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Hockessin, DE, and I love that Northern DE has a diversity of options to explore, from a vast food scene, great parks and hiking trails, and of course awesome playgrounds for my minions.
Why Nemour? Coming from a large medical school with an integrative women and children's building with a vast array of resources, Nemours has all you can ask for in a pediatric training program, along with amazing people, awesome faculty, a beautiful stand-alone hospital, and of course, a vibrant and positive staff that is just as engaged in patient care as the physicians in our program.
Med Peds PGY3
Mai Lam, DO
she/her
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY3
Valerie Lim
she/her
Undergrad: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Interests (outside of medicine): I love anything involving the outdoors or being active -- hiking, running, traveling, rock climbing, going to the beach, and watering my plants. I also enjoy continuing my ongoing search for the best local food/dessert spots around me :)
Career Goal(s): Currently undecided! Leaning towards hospitalist, primary care, or complex care
Where I live and what I love about it: Old City in Philadelphia, PA - I love the variety of cute restaurants, cafes, and historic gems in Old City. I also enjoy the proximity to the pier/waterfront as well as the accessibility to center city and chinatown while living what I find to be a relatively quiet part of the city.
Why Nemours? I was drawn to this program for many reasons - the supportive community of residents and faculty, the variety of pediatric subspecialties and diverse patient population, and the Med-Peds presence!
Med Peds PGY4
Amanda Balch, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Syracuse University
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Interests (outside of medicine): Kayaking (preferably with my PERFECT pup, Gracin!), hiking, salsa dancing, flipping furniture/making spaces beautiful, cheering on the Phils!
Career Goal(s): AYA Oncology, with additional interests in early-onset cancers and onco-critical care.
Where I live and what I love about it: Riverfront area, Wilmington! Love love love the ability to take my dog on leisurely strolls along the water most days of the week, and to play at the nearby nature center on our days off. Big fan of Constitution Yards, especially that it’s walkable and dog-friendly. Lots of green space near us too!
I chose this location specifically for its proximity to all our main clinical sites, as I’m allllll about minimal commute time, maximum meaningful time at home and at work!
Why Nemours? Nemours is an incredible institution, both regionally and nationally. The patient care is top notch – and those who provide it directly, as well as those who support it indirectly, have hearts of gold. Phenomenal place to work because of the phenomenal people who work here.
From a training perspective, we not only get great exposure to the ‘bread and butter’, at volumes that are excellent for learning, we also tend to be a tertiary referral center for many more complex conditions. I have been extremely impressed with the breadth and depth of my training here.
Med Peds PGY4
Ginny Hoch, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Running, reading, hiking
Career Goal(s): Nephrology
Where I live and what I love about it: Pike Creek! It a beautiful green, forested area that is super close to Christiana (as a med-peds resident I spend a good deal of time there), very close to Nemours, and White Clay Creek State Park is basically in my back door!
Med Peds PGY4
Tamim Hossain, MD
she/her
Medical School: Drexel University School of Medicine
Med Peds PGY4
Eileen Storey, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Harvard College
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Interests (outside of medicine): Baseball, coffee, music, reading, running, writing, photography
Career Goal(s): Sports medicine
Where I live and what I love about it: Western suburb of Philadelphia. Suburban environment with close proximity to Philadelphia and friends/family
Why Nemours? Close-knit, supportive environment with excellent, comprehensive Pediatrics training. As a Med-Peds resident, I was particularly drawn to the welcome acceptance and integration of Med-Peds residents among our phenomenal categorical Pediatrics colleagues. Also, Nemours is the proud sponsor of the Philadelphia Phillies :)
Med Peds PGY4
Abhi Surampudy, MD
he/him
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Peds PM&R PGY1
Karthi Jayakumar, DO
she/her
Undergrad: University of Delaware
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): I love to travel, I am a huge foodie, animal lover, reading (for fun), swimming, cooking/baking.
Career Goal(s): I love pediatric rehabilitation because it allows me to find creative ways to help kiddos accomplish their dreams. I have a specific interest in both prosthetics and orthotics as well as global health.
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Center City Philadelphia! As a foodie, there are so many amazing options and different cuisines! I love to try a new restaurant each time I eat out if I can!
Why Nemours? As a previous patient, volunteer, rotating medical student, and now resident, Nemours has always felt like home. What I value most in an institution is its culture - there is no doubt in my mind that this program will push me to be my best while also cultivating a nurturing atmosphere.
Peds PM&R PGY1
Ellie Lefkovich
she/her
Undergrad: Rochester Institute of Technology
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Reading (fiction only, of course), watching Formula 1 racing, running, ice cream
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Rehabilitation
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Glen Mills, PA. I love the quiet suburb feel while still being close to two cities with so many things to do!
Why Nemours? I chose Nemours for the opportunities the program provides in Rehabilitation training as well as within the Pediatrics program. Plus, I loved everyone I met during my Sub-I here and knew it would be a great program to be a part of!
Peds PM&R PGY2
Alissa Ebenhoeh, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Going to concerts, hiking, cooking, and all things house plants!
Career Goal(s): My career goal is to be a pediatric physiatrist and work in an inpatient rehab setting.
Where I live and what I love about it: I live at the Harlan Flats in Wilmington. I love the Riverfront location. There are many restaurants within walking distance and the riverfront path is great for walking/running too!
Why Nemours? I ranked Nemours highly because of the culture and the leadership. I felt right at home on interview day. Everyone was so king and welcoming.
Peds PM&R PGY2
Emily Emamzadeh, MD
she/her
Undergrad: George Washington University
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Cooking, working out (running, walking, cycling), traveling
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Rehabilitation! :)
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in downtown Wilmington. It’s so close to the hospital and some cute restaurants/cafes!
Why Nemours? I chose Nemours because of its incredibly supportive environment, their commitment to enhance our education and professional development, and for the opportunity to be trained in both pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Peds PM&R PGY3
Andrew Fisher, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Sports (Indianapolis Colts, Chelsea FC), Traveling, Home Improvement
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Where I live and what I love about it: Philadelphia, PA – It has all the attractions of a large, northeast city (diversity, food, cultural events, etc.) without feeling too large or overwhelming and at a lower cost than similar cities.
Peds PM&R PGY4 (Chief)
Michelle Konkoly, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Georgetown University
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Hanging out with my corgi, Ollie; baking healthy baked goods that don't taste healthy; finding the best cheap restaurants in Philly; SCUBA diving; and working out!
Career Goal(s): peds rehab, specifically sports med for young para-athletes
Where I live and what I love about it: For second year, I moved back to center city Philadelphia after living in Wilmington for intern year. I love the easy commute and wide open spaces of Wilmington, and I love the vibrancy and food scene of Philly!
Peds PM&R PGY5
Becks Wilding, DO
she/her
Undergrad: University of Missouri Columbia
Medical School: AT Still College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): cooking, naps, scary movies, live music
Career goal(s): In an ideal world, would love to do a combination of adolescent chronic pain, rehab transition clinic, and inpatient rehab!
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philly, it's an "up and coming" area with a mix of long time Philly residents and young families. I even live around the corner from one of the APDs!
Peds Neuro PGY1
BriarRose Ginn, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Interests (outside of medicine): Going to the beach, going to yoga classes, trying new restaurants in Philly with my husband, going to Disney
Career Goal(s): I am one of the Pediatric Neurology residents, and I am potentially interested in doing a fellowship in epilepsy!
Where I live and what I love about it: Queen Village in Philly. In my opinion, it is the best neighborhood in Philly! It is quiet, has my favorite bars, restaurants, yoga studios, and ice cream places. It is only a 20 minute walk to Jefferson and I have done the drive to Nemours in 27 minutes!
Why Nemours? I did an away rotation with the neurology team. The entire department was so welcoming and had so many subspecialty clinics for neurology. I knew it would be a great place to train and would give me the opportunity to continue living in Philadelphia with my husband and be close to home.
Peds Neuro PGY2
Sienna McNett, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Penn State
Medical School: George Washington
Interests (outside of medicine): Gardening, Thrifting, Photography
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Neurologist
Where I live and what I love about it: Media, PA! I love hearing the birds chirping in the morning and seeing critters like deer outside my window. I love checking out small local coffee shops and gluten free restaurants.
Why Nemours? The overall warm, family feel
Peds Neuro PGY2
Casey Toback, MD
she/her
Undergrad: College of William and Mary
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): singing, playing piano, reading, hiking, playing with my two dumb cats, board gaming
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Neurology focusing on neurophysiology behind developmental disabilities
Where I live and what I love about it: Philadelphia! I've been here for 11 years, and I love the city. It's charming in its own right, and so walkable. I love being able to walk to see my friends and go to one of the many amazing vegan (and non-vegan) restaurants around here!
Why Nemours? As a Jeff med student, I knew Nemours; I loved the doctors I worked with, and I knew the residents were awesome people. Staying in Philly was the priority for me, and secondary to that was being at a program that was welcoming, felt like a family, and also offered great medical and advocacy-related opportunities.
