MCMC IM Resident Testimonials

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan 
Medical School: Dow Medical College, Pakistan
Current Practice: Hospitalist, Noyes Memorial Hospital, N.Y.

My experience with Mercy Catholic Medical Center training program was steady and purposeful. While the structure and exposure were largely conventional, the program served as a solid stepping tone towards achieving my professional goals. It offered just the right mix of challenges and support to help me grow in confidence and competence. I’m appreciative of the journey and the opportunities it provided along the way.

Hometown: Hyderabad, India 
Medical School: Manipal University, India
Current Practice: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, University of Tennessee, Tenn.

I had an incredible training experience in a supportive environment. The mentorship of Dr. Thirumaran, Dr. Rather and Dr. Russell helped me clinch my Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee, a lifelong dream. Special shout-out to Dr. Thar for being a great support. I will miss every one of my co-residents who have become family.

Hometown: Erode, India 
Medical School: Stanley Medical College, India
Current Practice: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, Allegheny Health Network, Pa.

I had an excellent time at Mercy. I saw myself grow both personally and professionally. Thanks especially to Drs. Rather, Russell, D’Ambrosio, Thirumaran and Friede who have immensely helped me through my 3 years here. I am grateful that Mercy has given me confidence and capacity for independent practice.

Hometown: Bengaluru, India
Medical School: Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Current Practice: Placement: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Ariz.

Three years of residency here at Mercy has been an incredibly rewarding journey of growth, learning and resilience. Mercy fostered a supportive environment with strong mentorship and diverse clinical exposure. I am grateful for the friendship, challenges and the lessons that have shaped me both professionally and personally. These memories will remain with me for life.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: LUMHS, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Current Practice: Hospitalist, Uniontown Hospital, W.V.

Thank you, Mercy, for three incredible years and for giving me the opportunity and fulfilling my dream of becoming a trained physician. I had the privilege of working alongside some of the most dedicated physicians and educators in one of the friendliest settings. I will deeply miss my Mercy family, but I’m proud to carry the Mercy name with me wherever I go.

Hometown: Hyberabad, India 
Medical School: Gandhi Medical College
Fellowship Training: Geriatric Medicine, West Virginia University, W.V.

Mercy is one of the best experiences in my life. The best teachers, best residents, best workplace. I couldn’t ask for anything else. If asked, I would choose Mercy again.

Hometown: Walnut, Calif.
Medical School: Saidu Medical College
Current Practice: Hospitalist, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

I am grateful to my mentors who taught me so much. This program has enriched me as a human being and as a man. I look forward to contributing to this Residency as I continue my endeavors as a Hospitalist. Thank you to all of you.

Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: Terna Medical College
Fellowship Training: Hematology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio

My residency at MCMC has changed me as a person and as a physician. The learning experience was impeccable. I have not just gained medical knowledge but found my family and home away from home. I am truly grateful to all my mentors and every person that has helped me grow into who I am. I cannot wait to be back as a Hematologist/Oncologist to this program and to my Mercy family.

Hometown: Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Madras Medical College
Current Practice: Nocturnist, Mercy Springfield Hospital, Mo.

Mercy is my home away from home. I have learnt so much in 3 years of my residency and will cherish all the memories forever.

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Current Program: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, Johns Hopkins University, Md.

I had a great experience at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a large part due to the excellent teaching from the faculty and close-knot community fostered among the residents. The camaraderie between all members of the team, including residents, attendings, nursing, social work, physical therapists etc., fostered an excellent environment to learn in, I hope to carry the clinical pearls I learnt at Mercy Fitzgerald into my future training and practice.

Hometown: India
Medical School: Rangaraya Medical College
Fellowship Training: Endocrinology Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

I am honored to share my heartfelt testimonial for Mercy Catholic medical Center, where I completed three years of my medical training. Throughout my residency, this institution provided me with a nurturing environment and invaluable support, fostering my growth personally and professionally.

At the heart of my experience at Mercy Catholic Medical Center was Dr. Russell, who played a pivotal role in my journey. Dr. Russell took me under his batman wing and provided unwavering guidance, serving as a mentor, and advocated for my career aspirations. His dedication and genuine care made me feel lie a fostered child, always supported, and encouraged to reach for the stars.

I am also immensely grateful to Dr. Raj, whose commitment to teaching was evident every step of the way. His passion for sharing knowledge and his ability to inspire constantly ignited a love for learning within me. Dr. Raj’s guidance and expertise were instrumental in shaping my educational experience during residency.

Within the medical center, I had the privilege of learning from outstanding physicians like Dr. Rather, Dr. Nair, Dr. Alauddin, Dr. Jilani, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Shah. Their collective wealth of knowledge and expertise created an enriching environment where I was able to develop a strong foundation in my field. These exceptional doctors not only imparted invaluable clinical skills but also empowered me with autonomy, encouraging independence and growth.

Mercy Catholic Medical Center provided me with a supportive community that believed in my potential and provided the resources and opportunities necessary for me to thrive. I am deeply grateful for the dedication, mentorship and knowledge that I received during my time there.

In conclusion, my experience at Mercy Catholic Medical Center has been transformative. The institution’s commitment to excellence, compassionate care, and fostering the growth of its residents is truly commendable. I will carry the lessons and values I learned at Mercy Catholic Medical Center with me as I embark on the next phase of my medical career, forever grateful for the lasting impact it has had on my life.

Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Medical School: American University of Antigua. 
Current Practice: Chief Medical Resident at Mercy Catholic Medical Center, applying to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

What I most enjoy about my residency experience at Mercy are the collegial atmosphere and the exposure to a wide range of diseases that challenges my clinical skills and management on a daily basis. There is good camaraderie within the residency program, with colleagues willing to step up for each other to fill in any scheduling changes. As a residency program without fellows, residents get to perform many procedures and obtain great hands on experience and develop close relationships with attending physicians, who are available if you have questions, and frequently take time out of their day to teach clinical pearls. As a community based residency program, Mercy's primary focus is producing well-trained clinicians. However, many of the graduating residents have gone onto fellowships in competitive academic programs and specialties, or entered practice in highly desirable locations. If given the opportunity to do so, I would choose MCMC again in a heartbeat!

Hometown: Allentown, Pa. 
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Current Practice: Applying for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

Mercy Catholic Medical Center is an ideal environment to learn how to practice the art of internal medicine. It is a community setting with the feel of an academic facility. Many medical students obtain their education at our facilities, and all of our residents are encouraged to pursue their various interests and career choices. We receive high-quality didactics in protected time, and our independent studies are supported. Our clinical training is top-notch. Our residents practice ownership over medical decisions; Teaching attendings listen to our plans and appreciate our input. Graduated autonomy is practiced in all settings, including the ICU, the medical floors, clinics, and consult services. There are many busy days and nights, but they prepare us to practice anywhere.

Without any fellowship programs in-house, the internal medicine residents are the first to evaluate and manage patients in most settings. We are also unopposed when performing most bedside procedures, such as obtaining arterial and central venous access. This program has allowed me to grow into an independent physician, and I certainly feel ready to practice on my own as my residency comes to an end.

The faculty and GME staff are very supportive, allowing us to concentrate primarily on our education. Residents can openly bring any questions, concerns, or suggestions to the GME department's attention, and they will always consider them and address them promptly. Possibly the program's biggest strength is the culture created among the residents, which is something that I would never trade.

The Mercy Catholic Medical Center family takes care of everyone. We turn no one away. The community that we care for is in very high need of the medical care, compassion, and support we provide. It is a vastly underserved community, and for this reason, we do end up seeing a broad array of progressing pathology. The heart of why we all go into medicine is to help people. At Mercy, we receive a quality education while helping those in need.

Hometown: Norristown, Pa. 
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Current Practice: Chief Medical Resident, Internal Medicine Residency Program 
Fellowship Training: Critical Care Medicine fellowship, Rowan SOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes

Mercy Catholic Medical Center's Internal Medicine residency program is a receptive environment where residents have the opportunity to work closely with hospitalists, medical subspecialists, and intensivists. The faculty at Mercy are readily available and willing to serve as mentors throughout training. As an osteopathic physician, I value Mercy's attention to the incorporation of osteopathic medicine into both medical education and clinical practice. At Mercy, the attending physicians trust their residents and allow learners to develop a feeling of independent practice, all while providing appropriate supervision. Mercy's devotion to resident education prepared me to be a competitive applicant and was influential in my placement into a Critical Care Medicine fellowship (Rowan SOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes).

Learning from and providing care to patients within this close-knit community has been the most fulfilling aspect of training at Mercy. Serving an additional year here at Mercy as chief resident, I can proudly say that I made the right decision in choosing this program for my training in internal medicine!

Hometown: Royersford, Pa. 
Medical School: University of San Martin de Porres 
Current Practice: Internal Medicine Physician at Reading Hospital of Tower Health

I consider myself privileged to have completed my Internal Medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. This is a well-rounded program, which allows the perfect balance of a supportive educational environment, with faculty committed to provide guidance, and patient-care autonomy. The internal medicine faculty and specialists are highly skilled in their field and deeply dedicated to teaching residents. Residents are encouraged to participate in research projects, management conferences, and scholarly activities. As a highly competitive teaching hospital, many of the daily conferences are presented by renowned physicians from our program as well as nationwide. The mainstay of the program is the vast diversity of pathology, which has greatly simplified the transition to my current position as attending physician in Pennsylvania. The culture at Mercy Catholic Medical Center provided the perfect environment to foster long-lasting relationships with residents and faculty. I will always consider Mercy Catholic Medical Center my second home.