Sayed Arian, DO

Get to know Sayed Arian, DO, family medicine resident.

Career goal: Family medicine

“To be a resident at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill demands that you become a member of the community.”

What makes your Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) training program different from other programs across the country?

At Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, we get to practice the full scope of family medicine in a rural community-based setting, while having access to all the resources of a large prominent health care system.

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

The most extraordinary parts of my training so far have been intimate relationships with my patients and the direct, one-to-one precepting from the attendings.

What is one memory you have from your training so far that will stay with you for your career?

A pediatric patient of mine in the emergency department was scheduled for surgery in the morning, and her mother had to go home to accompany her other kids. After my thorough explanation of her daughter’s condition and reassurance, the mother said she trusted me with her child. Since I’m a parent, this meant a lot to me.

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

Select a residency program that allows you to practice the full scope of family medicine. It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than to be a gardener in a war.

What does it mean to be a resident at LVHN?

To be a resident at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill demands that you become a member of the community. One would be remiss to think the care of their patients ends at check-out. Involving yourself and understanding the difficulties of the community will allow you to tailor your knowledge and clinical decisions to provide practical and effective care.