Family Medicine Residency Residents

I am from: Vancouver, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: Can a program give you a good feeling? That is exactly what I felt as I was introduced to faculty, staff, and residents of this program. Everyone’s passion for medicine and emphasis for providing excellent patient care was overwhelming, in the best way possible. I was attracted to the small-town living Wheeling offers and the surrounding natural beauty of the area. I am confident that the curriculum and opportunities will provide me with ample opportunity to develop the skills to be a well-rounded, compassionate Family Medicine Physician.

My hobbies are: Reading, travel, and eating good food.

I am from: Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

Why I chose Wheeling: The program is unopposed in a rural setting with a great balance between inpatient and outpatient medicine. The faculty, residents, and staff are supportive, approachable, with a strong emphasis on wellness which makes it a conducive environment for learning. Wheeling offers plenty of activities to do with the convenience of being close to bigger cities.

My hobbies are: Traveling, hiking, spending quality time with family and friends.

I am from: Manila, Philippines

Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling Hospital because one of its highlights is serving the underserved. Wheeling Hospital also offers state of the art unopposed training which gives us the opportunity to hone our skills and learn every concept better. The Wheeling Hospital family offers a healthy tight-knit relationship which will surely be beneficial to both the physical and mental health of its trainees.

My hobbies are: Playing different instruments like the guitar, ukulele and piano; singing; dancing; playing basketball; watching movies; hanging out with my wife and dog; reading books; and enjoying good food.

I am from: Pampanga, Philippines

Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling because serving the medically underserved community is my priority. I love how Wheeling Hospital Family Medicine offers an unopposed program and strong inpatient hands–on exposure that will surely hone me in the future to become equipped with the right skills and knowledge to correctly provide the best quality health care for my patients.

My hobbies are: I love eating and trying out new restaurants and cuisine, watching Korean dramas, walking my dog, and travelling.

I am from: Nanton, Alberta, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: The program and people within the program seemed very welcoming and competent. It looks to be a program and environment that will provide the training and conditions to help me develop into a good doctor.

My hobbies are: I love hiking, paddle boarding and skiing. As well as movies and reading.

I am from: Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: Growing up in a small town in southern Ontario, I always wanted to find a residency that fit my 4 P’s. People: Amazing co-workers that genuinely care about one another; Place: Big enough that you don’t have to drive miles for milk, but small enough that you know your neighbor; Population: A diverse patient population with a rural emphasis; and Program: A program that will inspire resourcefulness, passion, and confidence for whatever comes next!

My hobbies are: I love Sports and eSports, and everything in between. Born and raised Steelers fan, die hard Greenwall member. Always looking for a new adventure or anime to binge. Good food, good drinks, and good conversations.

I am from: Sorrento, Italy

Why I chose Wheeling: From the start, I could tell faculty, staff and residents all work together to create both a learning and patient-care focused environment, approachable and open to increase opportunities and improve the human relationships. Being able to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings in an unopposed program made Wheeling Hospital the perfect match for my desire to learn and become a better physician for my patients.

My hobbies are: I enjoy cooking and baking, especially Italian food; listening to music; running; hiking and walking at the park; teaching Italian; and reading books at the beach at sunset.

I am from: Gujarat, India (U.S. IMG)

Why I chose Wheeling: The uplifting and positive environment during the virtual interview; a lot of opportunities, both inpatient and outpatient; exposure to all specialties; and fellowship training. Beautiful small city, where you feel close to nature.

My hobbies are: Dancing, basketball, swimming, hiking, running, and spending time with close friends and family.

I am from: Charleston, West Virginia

Why I chose Wheeling: I liked the unopposed aspect of our Family Medicine residency as well as the size of the hospital. The residents get along and I am very comfortable approaching the facility here. Also being from West Virginia, I wanted to stay in my local community and be able to serve my home state. There’s a wide array of opportunities in the patient population to heal and educate, which is an experience that I was actively seeking in my pursuit of finding a program.

My hobbies are: Spending time with my wife and our huskie, traveling, hiking, exercising, movies, tv, music, and basketball.

I am from: Cherryville, North Carolina

Why I chose Wheeling: I was impressed by the friendly and open nature of the program facility and residents and was pleased with the opportunities for hands-on learning in an unopposed program with an emphasis on inpatient training.

My hobbies are: Hiking, baking, reading, and obsessing over my dog.

I am from: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Why I chose Wheeling: The training provided at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital affords a healthy mix of inpatient and outpatient exposure in an unopposed setting. Additionally, Wheeling is a pleasant small city in close proximity to Pittsburgh.

My hobbies are: Traveling (domestically and internationally), eating at new restaurants, exploring independent coffee shops, working out (Orange Theory Fitness for the win), reading (my last great read was East of Eden), and spending quality time with my significant other and family.

I am from: Pampanga, Philippines

Why I chose Wheeling: I chose this program because of its strong curriculum that focuses on both outpatient and inpatient care. More than that this program values the wellness of its residents. During interview season, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital stood out to me the most because of the supportive and friendly attending, residents, and staff.

My hobbies are: Watching documentaries, reality tv shows, and traveling.

I am from: Sayre, Pennsylvania

Why I chose Wheeling: I grew up in a small town and knew I wanted to pursue rural medicine. I didn’t know much about Wheeling before interviewing here, but after speaking with the faculty and visiting in person, I was taken in by how welcoming everyone was. That, mixed with the strong inpatient aspect sealed the deal for me.

My hobbies are: Hiking, biking, board games, video games, and campfires all the time.

I am from: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: Unopposed program with heavy focus on inpatient medicine. Rural location, but still close to large cities like Pittsburgh and Columbus. No traffic on my morning commute.

My hobbies are: Archery, camping, hiking, fishing, weight lifting, video games, and basketball.

I am from: Manila, Philippines

Why I chose Wheeling: The program offers so many learning opportunities that prepare you to be an outstanding clinician. The faculty is very hands-on, approachable, and prioritize resident wellness. Residents are diverse and foster a kind and supportive environment. In Wheeling, West Virginia, you are surrounded by visually attractive sceneries – the kind you usually see in postcards. There is so much to do here and major cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Washington DC and New York City are also very accessible from the area.

My hobbies are: Traveling, hiking, exploring cities, going to the gym, playing video games, and photography.

I am from: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: I loved that it was an unopposed program that has a really strong inpatient training focus. Of all the programs I interviewed with, I found that the faculty and residents were genuinely interested in any area of family medicine they choose. During the interview, the kindness and respect I was treated with, was greater than any other program and showed me I would be a valued member of the team. There was also a large emphasis on empathy as a family medicine doctor, and this was something I did not come across in any other program.

My hobbies are: Going to the gym, hiking and reading.

I am from: Vancouver, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: This program provides a balance between inpatient and outpatient medicine. All the residents from our chief resident to the faculty have played a pivotal role in our transition into our next chapter of life.

My hobbies are: I love to work out, travel and watch sports … Go Lakers!

I am from: Just outside of New York City and have lived in various cities and countries all over the world including Philadelphia, Boston, Tel Aviv, England and Cyprus.

Why I chose Wheeling: I knew I wanted to become exceptional at both inpatient and outpatient medicine. This program challenges you to grow in both knowledge and competence. I plan to do a Sports Medicine Fellowship after graduation and fell WVU-Wheeling will prepare me to be a competitive applicant.

My hobbies are: Two of my favorite things are fitness and the beach. I’m always down for an adventure.

I am from: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: Due to its unopposed family medicine program and strong inpatient curriculum. The best part about the program is a strong balance of both outpatient and inpatient medicine. However, I think what makes the program excel is the support from a great staff and co-residents that make every day enjoyable and give the program, a close family like environment.

My hobbies are: Playing basketball, cooking and working out.

I am from: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: I chose WVU Wheeling Family Medicine because the program is unopposed, so there are more opportunities to learn about patient care. Also Wheeling is a smaller community with almost no commute time.

My hobbies are: Playing golf and traveling.

I am from: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Why I chose Wheeling: While I was researching about programs I realized that this was one of the few programs that had a great and extensive inpatient experience which includes 4 blocks in the first year alongside a fantastic outpatient experience throughout the year. This was important to me especially keeping my future goals of being able to practice traditional medicine with a good combination of both inpatient and outpatient. The program also trains you great for the future whether it be a Hospitalist or an outpatient doctor or pursue a fellowship.

My hobbies are: Kayaking, dancing and art.

I am from: Reedsville, West Virginia

Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling because of my ties to the state and the local area. It felt like my second home, even before I walked through the doors as a PGY-1. As a new resident, I am impressed by the program’s ability to maintain a small community atmosphere while utilizing the resources and educational opportunities available throughout WVU Medicine.

My hobbies are: In my free time, I enjoy co-hosting a podcast with my sister, playing dungeons and dragons, fishing, cooking and spending time with my family.