Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Residents
If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and engaged small-town community and have an opportunity to help shape our rural residency, our program could be a great match for you.
We are a program that received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accreditation in July 2020, and our first residents matriculated for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Meet the Residents
PGY-3
Faris Albakoaa, MD
“Training at LVHN provides you with a uniquely supportive environment.”
Alireza Goodarzi, MD
“I’ve noticed that at LVHN the aim is to create a close-knit group. This is an important aspect of support that exists among all members of our program.”
Lindsey Martinez, MD
“As the inaugural class, we are one-on-one with our attendings and have the opportunity to experience more patients hands-on.”
Glady Mathew, MD
“A unique aspect of my training experience has been my involvement with the community events so far.”
PGY-2
Haidar Alwaeli, MD
“As a resident, I have been fortunate to engage with patients from all walks of life, each with their unique stories and medical challenges.”
Sayed Arian, DO
“To be a resident at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill demands that you become a member of the community.”
Joseph Oveh, MD
“LVHN goes above and beyond to try to provide what is necessary to train its residents.”
Mahvesh Shabbir, MD
“Being a resident at LVHN means I can make a difference in the lives of my patients.”
PGY-1
Brandi Bruton, DO
“I am absolutely thrilled to bring my family to Schuylkill County as I take the next step in my medical career.”
Parvindar Bola, MD
“The program’s supportive community, diverse exposure, mentorship focus and elective options align perfectly with my residency training and career aspirations.”
Mahnoor Khan, MD
“I am passionate about preventive medicine and guiding patients through chronic illnesses.”
Yamin Zaw, MD
“I chose this program because I met highly-organized and compassionate individuals who further inspired me on my mission.”
