Get to know Faris Albakoaa, MD, family medicine resident.

Career goal: Geriatric care

“Training at LVHN provides you with a uniquely supportive environment.”

What makes your LVHN training program different than other programs across the country?

I am interested in providing elderly people with comprehensive medical care, helping them to live independently as possible in the community. Training at LVHN provides you with a uniquely supportive environment.

What has been the most extraordinary part of your training experience so far? 

I think the most valuable part of my training experience so far is working in a rural community, which immerses me into the everyday life of my patients.

What is one piece of advice you would share with someone as they select a training program?

My advice to anyone choosing the residency program is to look into the people they will work with, and I can say I was lucky to get the team I had at LVHN. I am looking forward to becoming an active member in the bigger LVHN team.

Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency

Learn more about Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency.

Program overview