Superb Second Years!
Nicole Adler, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Tufts University
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD SOM at Quinnipiac University
Interests (outside of medicine): Hiking, dancing, movies/Netflix, volleyball, tennis
Career Goal(s): Most likely endocrinology
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in the Riverfront area of Wilmington. I love that it is close to the hospital, that there is an area to walk around and that it has restaurants and other stuff to do nearby!
Why Nemours? I chose Nemours because it was the size that I was looking for, I got the sense that the program was truly receptive to hearing feedback and making changes, the X+Y schedule, the location, and the types of pathologies that we get to see!
Justin Alicea, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Cornell University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Interests (outside of medicine): I love history, studying Catholic theology/philosophy, and starting (but never quite learning) new languages. I am also a casual gamer.
Career goal(s): I am undecided and am keeping my mind open to all the possibilities!
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Trolley Square in Wilmington, DE. I love that it is an 8-minute commute to Nemours! It is a also a very walkable area with good options for food and a beautiful riverside park.
Why Nemours? I knew from interview day that it was my first choice. I was looking for a program within 50 miles from my family with residents that were clearly friends outside of work, faculty that were excited about teaching, and a beautiful hospital and surrounding area. I absolutely made the right choice!
Lindsay Becker, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Middlebury College
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Interests (outside of medicine): I love to run, hike, garden, and I never turn down a lawn game. I am an avid sports (all of them) enthusiast, and I follow most in-season games and tournaments. I’ve even expanded my repertoire recently through Netflix’s series about Formula One and the Tour De France (so good)! I spend other free time cooking and baking, and I love to read.
Career goal(s): Undecided!
Where I live and what I love about it: Pennsport Philadelphia! I’ve really been enjoying exploring the city and its incredible food.
Why Nemours? I thought between the people I met in the program, the diverse patient population, and the stand-alone Children’s hospital, I would get a fantastic pediatric education. Proving myself right!
Ryan Cowan, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Penn State
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Video Games, Cooking, Hiking
Career goal(s): Pediatric Heme/Onc
Where I live and what I love about it: Newark, DE - lots of restaurants and bars to explore, close to both Christiana and Nemours
Why Nemours? I chose Nemours because I already knew it was a wonderful place to be. I was a tech in the Emergency Department at Nemours before medical school, and my time there shaped my passion for pediatrics.
Katherine "Katie" DiBello, MD
she/her
Undergrad: La Salle University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Cooking, reading, swimming, board games
Career goal(s): Most likely primary care. I also have interests in health equity, community outreach, and medical education!
Where I live and what I love about it: North Wilmington suburbs - I love the short commute to work, and it's not too far from my family in Philly!
Why Nemours? The people here are amazing, and I really wanted the opportunity to work with them and learn from them! I was also particularly drawn to how receptive the program is to resident feedback and the expanding advocacy curriculum.
Hunter Kupchella, DO
she/her
Undergrad: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
Interests (outside of medicine): Hanging with my husband and our vizsla, Cooper, binging reality dating shows, cooking, listening to investigative podcasts
Career Goal(s): General pediatrics - I love primary care!
Where I live and why I love it: We bought a home in Morton, PA when I started residency (one of the suburbs outside of Philly). It is in between Wilmington and Philly which makes for a great commute to Nemours but also gives me the opportunity to take the train into Philadelphia for work. It is nice to be close to the city to visit, but far enough outside that it is more quiet and less busy which I love.
Why Nemours? Things that stood out to me about Nemours: it was the ideal program size for me, all of the residents and preceptors I met as a visiting student were so kind and helpful, and there are so many services offered within the hospital which equates to more learning opportunities!
Sean Greco, MD
he/him
Sean.Greco@nemours.org
Undergrad: Penn State
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): My dog, trying new restaurants, Philly sports, Penn State football, thrifting/ antiquing
Career Goal(s): Something inpatient like PICU or hospitalist or a sub-specialty with a primary inpatient service.
Where I live and what I love about it: South Philly! It is so walk-able to the rest of the city and has so many unique neighborhoods, great restaurants, and things to do. It's very easy to get on the highway to work but also on the subway to any of the games. It's a great city all around with great people.
Why Nemours? It really was the people. They are the kind of people that I knew I would be happy with during my time here.
Sneha Hingorany, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Northeastern University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Trashy reality TV, trying new restaurants, playing with my dog Bee, dance
Career Goal(s): TBD- I have so many interests right now! I would love to be able to balance roles in clinical medicine and medical education someday.
Where I live and what I love about it: Claymont, DE. I love that it is nestled right in between the hubs of both Wilmington and Philly. It's the best of both worlds!
Why Nemours? I did an away rotation here my 4th year and absolutely loved the people and the culture! I knew this was a place where I would be both nurtured and challenged. Plus, the hospital is beautiful!
Grace Hogan, DO
she/her
Undergrad: Villanova University
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Going to coffee shops, making TikToks of my dog, reading, playing piano
Career Goal(s): Probably pediatric emergency medicine
Where I live and what I love about it: Philadelphia, Washington Square West — I love being walkable to so many different parts of the city. It gives me lots of options for groceries/coffee/restaurants and makes it easy to meet up with friends!
Why Nemours? The people and the entire vibe of the program! It was clear during the interview day and happy hour that the program is super collaborative and the residents are friends outside of work, too. I also love getting to do some of my clinical time in Philadelphia!
Anna Lackey, DO
she/her
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): I love running, doing yoga (Yoga with Adriene, obviously!!), going out to eat with friends, and trying to keep my house plants alive!
Career Goal(s): Either Allergy/Immunology or General Pediatrics
Where I live and why I love it: I lived in Wilmington during intern year and loved the super short commute to work. I recently moved to Philly and have really enjoyed city life, especially walking everywhere, trying new restaurants, and living only a few blocks from so many co-residents!
Why Nemours? I feel as though the leadership sees each of us as a whole person and not just as a resident. There is a different, positive energy at Nemours that I loved — everyone is genuinely so fun and nice! It was a very clear choice for me and I am so happy to be here!
Joey Leone, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Penn State
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Making music, art, and food
Career Goal(s): Adolescent Medicine
Where I live and what I love about it: Fishtown, Philadelphia
Why Nemours? This program emphasizes having fun at work!
Mackenzie McDougal, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Miami
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Going to the beach, walking my dog, solving puzzles, cooking new recipes, watching or playing sports especially football!
Career Goal(s): Still deciding between heme/onc and PICU
Where I live and what I love about it: Chadds Ford, PA. It's close to my family and several great restaurants but only 20 minutes from the hospital. We're a little more out in the suburbs which is nice for my dog, but can quickly and easily get to Wilmington, West Chester, or Philly!!
Why Nemours? I grew up not far from Nemours and always thought it would be so awesome to come full circle and work here! I loved the size of the program, the support from coworkers as well as the faculty, and the complexity of patients that get treated at Nemours. Everyone seemed to have so much fun during the interview and I knew that I wanted to be a part of the team too!
Samantha Neumann, DO
she/her
Undergrad: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Exercising, reading, hiking, traveling, eating
Career Goal(s): Undecided :)
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Old City, Philadelphia and love how cute and quaint the neighborhood is! I love exploring the coffee shops and restaurants all over Philly
Why Nemours? The people!! Everyone is so friendly and so eager to help you succeed in every way possible
Becky Petlansky, MD
she/her
Undergrad: University of Scranton
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Biking and hiking, reading, video games, spending time with my nephew
Career Goal(s): Undecided! Thinking general pediatrics or endocrinology
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Greenville, which is in Wilmington. I love being close to the hospital, having access to a Starbucks and a few other shops and restaurants in walking distance, and being close to hiking trails. My building is also very quiet.
Why Nemours? The energy at my interview was unmatched. I knew I could have fun at Nemours while getting an amazing education. Delaware also seemed like a great place to live, and the hospital itself is beautiful!
Margot Porter
she/her
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Thrifting, hiking, sleeping, volleyball, hanging out with my amazing co residents!!
Career Goal(s): General pediatrics with endo access clinic
Where I live and what I love about it: Downtown Wilmington! It's a 7min drive to the hospital, close to Brandywine Creek trail, Trolley Square and the Riverfront. My priority was to have a short commute and be close to my co residents!
Why Nemours? I had the best feeling on my interview day from the faculty and residents; people are genuine, kind, and inclusive. I love the very collaborative and supportive environment. Feedback is taken seriously and addressed quickly. I also love the Nemours Estate right next door, it's so beautiful!
Marcus Ramspott, DO
he/him
Undergrad: Washington University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Interests (outside of medicine): Fitness, Football, Guitar, Board Games, Exploring Philadelphia
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Cardiology
Where I live and what I love about it: South Philly: Great Food, Sports, Concerts, and Festivals
Why Nemours? The People!
Nathanael Rehmeyer, DO
he/him
Undergrad: Skidmore
Medical School: NYITCOM
Interests (outside of medicine): Soccer, running, volleyball
Career Goal(s): Fellowship, not sure which one yet!
Where I live and what I love about it: Downtown Wilmington and I love my pool and being near the river front!
Why Nemours? Amazing interview day where everyone seemed so genuine and happy! Residents seemed so supportive and collaborative.
Paul Rosenberger, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Clemson University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Supporting Atlanta and Clemson sports teams, Fitness, Reading, Watching movies, Very amateur cooking
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Center City Philadelphia with my girlfriend, where we love to walk to nearby restaurants. A favorite spot of mine is Reading Terminal Market which is just a few blocks away from us. I also enjoy braving Phillies games (as a non-Phillies fan) whenever the Braves come to town, or just enjoying a game with the other residents. Philadelphia is a unique place with special people who have an infectious passion for their city.
Why Nemours? I chose Nemours because I wanted a mid-sized program that prioritizes advocacy for their patients and wellness for their residents. I like that we have the incredible resources of a national health leader in pediatrics but maintain the autonomy of a program smaller than we actually are. I have also come to love the Philly/Delaware valley area and wanted to stay here and continue serving this community. My first year was amazing because of the incredible support of everyone around me and it confirmed to me that I made the right choice.
Courtney Scharbach, DO
she/her
Undergrad: Siena College
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): I love traveling, trying new restaurants and breweries, and I am obsessed with plants!
Career Goal(s): Currently I am leaning towards NICU!
Where I live and why I love it: Wilmington! It's very affordable and where I'm located has a suburban feel, which I love. I live about 10 minutes from the hospital, which is a huge plus!
Why Nemours? I did a rotation at Nemours as a 4th year medical student and absolutely loved everything about the program! I could tell that the residents truly supported each other, which was one of the most important factors for me. On interview day, I saw all of the opportunities for residents to get involved in research, projects, the community, advocacy, etc., which was also a huge draw for me. A few weeks into residency, and I could not be happier with my decision!
Ben Sigman, MD
he/him
Undergrad: New York University
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Interests (outside of medicine): talking with family, hanging out with friends, watching tv shows/movies, listening to music
Career Goal(s): Currently undecided on my career goals, but am leaning towards hospital medicine
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Claymont, DE! It is ~15 minute drive to Nemours and very close to the Claymont Septa station, which makes it easy to get to rotations at Jefferson in Philadelphia. Claymont has some fun places to eat, pretty much no traffic, and lots of parking space, all of which were important to me when finding a place to live.
Why Nemours? Nemours has an X+Y rotation structure, which is something I really wanted in my pediatric residency program. We have night team weeks but no 24-hour call as interns, which is also something I was looking for. I also wanted a program traditional morning report and noon conference, rather than half days of academics each week. Most importantly, I was very impressed by the sense of community and friendship I saw from residents and faculty on interview day.
Sam Starkey, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Stanford University
Medical School: University of British Columbia - Island Medical Program
Interests (outside of medicine): Mystery novels, home workout videos, trying new recipes, hanging out by the pool, secondhand furniture, cats
Career Goal(s): Allergy/Immunology
Where I live and what I love about it: Riverfront It’s near the river walk, constitution yards and iron hill, and it has pool 😍. But most of all get to live close to my coresidents Justin, Nate, Nicole and Renee!
Why Nemours? Supportive, innovative program. 2 week block system, x+y, coaching program and being at a freestanding children's hospital. Also I got great vibes from interview day (can confirm good vibes in real life too)
Michael Sun, MD
he/him
Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Designing Mechanical Turning Puzzles, Volleyball
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Hepatology
Where I live and what I love about it: Philadelphia, After a couple years in Philly, I've really become entrenched in the city. I began to explore the different spots it has and I became very involved in the different communities in the city; notably, the volleyball community. Philly has an excellent volleyball scene, and I've made many friends through this group. I also have a number of close friends who have moved into the city over the past year, and it's made life in the city very enjoyable.
Why Nemours? So I’ve rotated through many of the children’s hospitals and general hospitals in the local area, and I’ve come to see the many different ways that institutions approach patient care and resident education. I remember when I did my away rotation at Nemours in Rheumatology. I was absolutely floored by the incredible bedside manner the attendings showed. They were empathetic, charismatic, and brilliant. One of the attendings could bring levity to the situation without making light of its gravity. She could reach her patients on a more cordial level, without losing professionalism. It was such a fine line that she masterfully navigated that I thought to myself, “If I had the chance to even just observe this, then there’s so much I could learn.” I came to realize that no matter where I went, I would get good clinical training, but there aren’t many places where I could learn from physicians who could show me how to be a greater person for myself and for my patients. That’s why I chose Nemours.
Daphna Varadi, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Interests (outside of medicine): Running, cooking and baking, traveling, knitting, reading FOR FUN, anything involving being outside
Career Goal(s): Not sure yet but I like continuity - I'm having fun exploring!
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in Philly in the Bella Vista neighborhood. I love all of the little neighborhoods Philly has to offer, the amazing restaurants, the ability to walk to all of my favorite places. The drive to Delaware has been so nice, gives me dedicated time to myself before/after work that I'm really appreciating.
Why Nemours? I wanted to train at Nemours because after doing an away rotation here, I felt like everyone loves to teach. I never felt silly asking more questions and appreciated that residents, attendings, dietitians, etc. were always eager to explain and engage with me as a learner. The hospital is beautiful and bright which is fun for patients and staff, and the residents are well supported.
Kristen Wolfgang, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Penn State Abington
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Interests (outside of medicine): Working out, trying new restaurants, any outdoor activity, and of course my 2 cats Peaches and Pumpkin :)
Career Goal(s): Pediatric hospitalist
Where I live and what I love about it: Wilmington; I love the the proximity to the outdoors and I found an amazing gym here! My apartment and gym are super close to the hospital and there are so many good restaurants and grocery stores nearby.
Why Nemours? Too many reasons to list! Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and happy to teach the residents. The educational opportunities here are vast and the faculty are very supportive of individual goals. Resident wellness is also a priority here and I have already made wonderful friends and colleagues :)
