Our Combined Programs!
Med Peds, Peds Rehab, and Peds Neuro
Med Peds PGY1
Jared Lebron, MD
Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Med Peds PGY1
Katelyn McClintock, MD
Medical School: University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of Medicine
Med Peds PGY1
Celine Molfetta, MD
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Med Peds PGY1
Celine Molfetta, MD
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Med Peds PGY1
Victoria Sanchez Guzman, MD
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Med Peds PGY1
Maya Teresa Van Gieson, MD
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Med Peds PGY2
Connor Devoe, DO
he/him
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY2
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 PGY2
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 PGY2
Sreya Muchivolu, MD
she/her
Undergrad: Drexel University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Pickleball, long walks during golden hour, exploring new cafes for my next matcha/coffee hit, and my daily Duolingo lessons
Career Goal(s): Adult hospitalist/combined outpatient clinic
Where I live and what I love about it: I live on the Riverfront! I love that I'm close to a lot of restaurants/bars and a lot of my friends live in the area
Why Nemours? I loved that Nemours was a standalone children's hospital that gets a lot of diverse and complex patients. I felt like I would get excellent med-peds training here!
Med Peds PGY2
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 PGY3
Ariella Alexander, DO
she/her
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY3
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 PGY3
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 PGY3
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 PGY3
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 PGY4
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 PGY4
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 PGY4
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 PGY4
Mai Lam, DO
she/her
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med Peds PGY4
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!
Peds PM&R PGY1
Eddie Runquist, MD
Undergrad: Northeastern University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Tennis, traveling to National Parks, Philly sports, hiking, board games
Career goal(s): Pediatric Physiatrist! (Peds Rehab)
Where I live and what I love about it: Philly! I am biased having grown up 10 minutes outside the city, but Philly is super walkable, has a very underrated yet incredible food scene, amazing sports fan base, rich culture and history, and a pretty affordable big city to live in. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed finally being able to live in Philly and super excited that I got the opportunity to stay for residency!
Why Nemours?; I had the opportunity to complete a pediatric rehab rotation at Nemours at the beginning of my fourth year and truly enjoyed every part of the experience. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and created a super supportive learning environment which was exactly what I was looking for in a residency program. Also, because of the combined Peds-PM&R program and the ability to train close to home, it was clear to me that Nemours was the ideal place for me to continue my medical training.
Peds PM&R PGY1
Peppar Cyr, MD, PhD
Undergrad: Princeton University
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
Interests (outside of medicine): Knitting/Crochet, Baking, Dungeons & Dragons
Career goal(s): A mix of clinical practice and disability advocacy, advancing what I call "Disability Inclusion in Healthcare", including integrating disability content into healthcare curricula, working to dismantle ableism in healthcare, and making healthcare a more accessible and welcoming career for disabled people.
Where I live and what I love about it: The Standard in Downtown Wilmington. Very nice building and great location - within a 10-minute drive of Nemours and with easy access to transit to the train station and a great bus line to Christiana.
Why Nemours?: A program strong in my field on interest with clear philosophical alignment with the approach I'm taking to my career - see "Well Beyond Medicine"
Peds PM&R PGY2
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
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 PGY3
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 PGY3
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 PGY4 (Chief)
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, Skiing
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Where I live and what I love about it: Philadelphia! Tree-lined streets, excellent restaurants, sports culture
Why Nemours?: Combination of highly specialized care for children with medical complexity and friendly, down-to-earth culture
Peds PM&R PGY5
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 Neuro PGY1
Bridget Cichon, MD
Undergrad: Saint Joseph's University
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Interests (outside of medicine): Reading, running, (poorly) playing tennis, crafting, and spending time outside!
Career Goal(s): Pediatric Neurology!
Where I live and what I love about it: South Philly! I love that everything is walkable and there are so many places to explore.
Why Nemours?: I love the atmosphere and welcoming energy - the people here are incredible! :)
Peds Neuro PGY1
Matthew Kline, DO
Undergrad: University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests (outside of medicine): Cooking, Gaming, Reading, Disney
Career Goal(s): Child neurologist! currently interested in Seizures and Headaches!
Where I live and what I love about it: I live in the outskirts of Wilmington and love the suburban vibes. Plenty of culture and proximity to tons of great food options. Away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to still have fun with friends.
Why Nemours? Nemours always felt to me like the place that would train me to be the best doctor I could amount to. The mentorship opportunities from likeminded attendings, and a true feeling of connectedness to the other residents and learners. The neurology program specifically has great opportunities in my fields of interest.
Peds Neuro PGY2
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.
