Emergency Medicine Residency

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Good Samaritan University Hospital provides the best of both the art and science of medicine across the continuum of life. We are committed to meeting the needs of our patients while ensuring residents maintain a balance of professional growth and personal well-being. Our structured and organized educational experience is designed to shape you into a competent, compassionate, and confident expert in emergency medicine.

Comprehensive Training

We teach emergency medicine primarily through hands-on experience in a high-volume emergency department, under the supervision of board-certified and board-eligible emergency medicine physicians. In addition to patient care, you will develop and cultivate clinical, academic, administrative, and research skills, preparing you to become a leader and mentor in the field of emergency medicine.

Considered one of New York’s premier emergency medicine facilities, Good Samaritan University Hospital provides accessible, high-quality care to the community. As one of the largest providers of emergency medical care on Long Island, we invest in state-of-the-art technology to support patient care and resident education.

We offer services in all major specialties, supported by:

  • A brand-new 70,000 sq. ft. Emergency Department opening December 2025
  • Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Adult Trauma Center — ACS Verified Level I
  • Pediatric Trauma Center — ACS Verified Level II
  • Clinical Observation Unit
  • Clinician-Performed Ultrasound System with PACS archival
  • In the ED: 3 dedicated CT scanners, 2 dedicated ultrasound suites, and general radiology services
  • Epic electronic medical records system
  • Emergency Cardiac Care Center/Catheterization Lab
  • Fast Track/Super Track treatment area
  • Real-time radiology reading reports
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
  • Comprehensive Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center

As part of our commitment to the community, we encourage residents to participate in charity events, local community centers, schools, senior centers, and public health initiatives. Residents have provided medical support and education at the Long Island Marathon, Senior Olympics, local schools, sporting events, and more, as well as engaged in fundraising and community outreach efforts.

Fellowships

Our fellowships provide advanced training in:

  • Administration and Leadership
  • Emergency Ultrasound
  • Observation Medicine
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Accreditation

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Good Samaritan University Hospital is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Program Leadership

 

David Levy, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
Emergency Medicine Program Director

Steven Sattler, DO, FACEP
Emergency Medicine
Associate Program Director

Contact the Department of Medical Education for additional information on the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Good Samaritan University Hospital.
 

Ciarra Espada
ciarra.espada@chsli.org

Good Samaritan University Hospital
Department of Medical Education
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Phone: 631-376-4163

Program Features

Good Samaritan University Hospital offers our residents a competitive salary and benefits package. Some of our residency programs offer additional perks to help you as you learn.

 

Total Annual Salaries

 

Effective July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026

PGY 1: $81,375.00*
PGY 2: $83,475.00*
PGY 3: $86,625.00*
PGY 4: $ 92,161.00*
PGY 5: $93,975.00*
PGY 6: $96,075.00*
*includes $1,000 for required rotational travel expenses

 

 

Benefits:
 

PGY 1 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 1,000.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $1,000.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

PGY 2 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 1,500.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $1,500.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

PGY 3 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 2,500.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $1,500.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

PGY 4 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 2,500.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $2,000.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

PGY 5 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 2,500.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $2,000.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

PGY 6 Benefits:
CME Money: $ 2,500.00
Included in Salary:
Housing Stipend: $4,500.00
Meal Stipend: $ 3,000.00 (no free meals provided)
Cellphone Stipend: $500.00
Education Stipend: $2,000.00
Uniform Stipend: $500.00

 

Chief resident stipend (will identify senior chief for programs once selected) additional stipend $3,000

 

PGY 1

Emergency Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital 26 weeks
Medical Intensive Care Unit 4 weeks
OB/GYN 4 weeks
Toxicology 4 weeks
Anesthesia 2 weeks
Ophthalmology 2 weeks
Orthopedics 2 weeks
Emergency Ultrasound 2 weeks
Emergency Medical Services 2 weeks
Vacation 2 weeks 

 

PGY 2

Emergency Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital 26 weeks
Emergency Medicine, Level I Trauma Center, Queens, NY 4 weeks
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine Administration 2 weeks
Surgical Intensive Care Unit 4 weeks
Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD 4 weeks
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 4 weeks
Vacation 4 weeks

 

PGY 3                                                                                             

Emergency Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital 28 weeks
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 8 weeks
Neuro Intensive Care Unit 2 weeks
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2 weeks
Observational Medicine (CDU) 4 weeks
Elective 4 weeks
Vacation 4 weeks

 

Affiliated Sites

To ensure a diverse and well-rounded experience, the program has affiliations with:

  • FDNY EMS
  • Level 1 urban emergency medicine facility
  • NYC Poison Control Center
  • The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland

 

Here are just a few of the many electives our residents have the opportunity to participate in. We strongly encourage residents to explore their individual interests during residency. In many cases, residents have discovered their preferred career path after “testing the waters” through an elective rotation, helping them make informed decisions about fellowship or future practice.

  • Burn Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine Clinical Decision Unit
  • Emergency Medicine Critical Care
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • General Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Infectious Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • International Medicine
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
  • Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Rural Medicine
  • Urology

GSUH is proud to offer a diverse array of academic opportunities and experiences for our residents. Having a solid academic structure enables our residents to build a strong foundation making them very successful attending EM physicians upon graduation.

  • Cadaver Lab
  • EM lecture conference series, weekly
  • Grand rounds
  • Journal club
  • Morning case conference presentations
  • Morning teaching/sign-out rounds
  • Procedure lab
  • Simulation lab
  • Structured reading program
  • Radiology and EKG take-home quizzes, biweekly
  • Trauma conference
  • Ultrasound training
  • Wellness retreat

Good Samaritan University Hospital is proud to offer a diverse array of academic and research opportunities for our residents. Our structured program provides a strong foundation in scientific inquiry, study design, statistical analysis, and evidence-based practice, ensuring residents develop the skills necessary to excel as future attending Emergency Medicine physicians.

Residents work closely with faculty mentors to design and implement independent research projects or case reports in areas of personal interest. Completed projects are submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals and often presented at regional and national conferences, giving residents the chance to showcase their work and gain professional recognition.

Research training is further supported through journal clubs, didactic sessions, and hands-on workshops, where residents learn to critically evaluate new literature, integrate emerging evidence into clinical practice, and communicate findings effectively. This comprehensive academic environment fosters lifelong learning, professional growth, and scholarly achievement.

Case Presentations and Posters

In addition to the following case presentations, our residents have also had research published in prestigious medical journals.

Influence of Emergency Department Daily Volume on Utilization of Computed Tomography Scans

Katherine Lang, DO, David Levy, DO, Victoria Levy

When EDs become busier during high volume days, it sometimes becomes difficult for providers to spend a significant amount of time at the bedside obtaining histories. We wish to see if providers change their imaging ordering practices on busier days, perhaps as a counter measure to evaluate for pathology when time at the bedside is limited.

The Incidence of Clinically Significant MRA Findings for TIA Patients in the CDU

Amanda Pacheco, DO, Robert Bramante MD, Victoria Levy

Our ED runs a Clinical Decision Unit/Observation Unit where patients with stroke-like symptoms can be dispositioned to while they wait for further MRI imaging to evaluate for cerebrovascular accidents. This study looks at how often these patients ultimately have abnormal MR findings when placed in this unit.

Small Bowel Obstruction in an Adolescent Male with No Apparent Risk Factors: A Rare Case of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

Brianna Thiessen, DO, Christine Hickey, DO, Reethamma Daniel MD

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is an uncommon condition that can lead to upper gastrointestinal obstruction. While it is a rare diagnosis, it is important to consider SMAS in the differential diagnosis of a pediatric patient presenting with bilious emesis and no other risk factors for intestinal obstruction.

Correlation Between the Use of Warning Lights and Sirens and Vehicular Collisions during Emergency Medical Service Transport

Henry Marr, DO, David Levy, DO

This is a survey project to determine how often local EMS drivers have gotten into accidents when using warning lights and sirens.

Full Moon Mania: Busting the Myth of Surge in the Emergency Department Based on the Lunar Calendar

Callee Heywood, DO, Adam Schwartz, DO

The project looks into the myth that EDs become busier during full moons. It looks at a number of statistics, including psychiatric holds, volume and acuity.

A Complicated Case of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis

Amanda Pacheco, DO, MS, David Levy, DO, Robert Gekle, MD

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare finding, but one that must be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with a variety of chief complaints to the ED, especially those with complaints of headache and vague neurologic symptoms. There is often a delay in the diagnosis of CVT given the typically ambiguous presentation. CVT is easily misdiagnosed. Without considering it among the differential diagnoses, one might not order the diagnostic CT venography or MR venography, which is often required, as CT without contrast may be entirely normal. We present a case of a patient with multiple risk factors for CVT who presented to the ED several times over a 6-week period. He had a recent diagnosis of aseptic meningitis and was ultimately diagnosed with a transverse sinus thrombosis requiring immediate anticoagulation. This case exemplifies the need to keep CVT on the list of differential diagnoses, and if clinical suspicion is high enough, to order the appropriate advanced imaging.

Pyloric Stenosis in Monozygotic Twin Girls

Andrew Leubitz, DO, MBA, Reethamma Daniel, MD, FAAP

Childhood emesis is a common chief compliant in the ED with the pattern of projectile vomiting in infants being highly suggestive of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). IHPS has an incidence of two to three per 1,000 babies in the general population, > 80% are males, 90% diagnosed between two- and seven-weeks old. Our case examines the diagnostic work-up of pyloric stenosis, in the rare presentation in the setting of monozygotic twin girls, diagnosed concurrently in the ED and confirmed in the operating room.

Prevertebral Hematoma Secondary to Cervical Spine Fracture in a Geriatric Patient with Dysphagia Following a Fall from Standing Height

Katherine Lang, DO, Kathleen Sullivan, DO, Wojciech Bober, DO

Cervical spine injuries occur in approximately 3.7% of all trauma patients. As such, it is important to consider cervical spine fracture, even in patients with seemingly minor injuries, especially if they have certain risk factors, such as advanced age or ankylosing spondylitis. Prevertebral hematoma, though rare, is a serious potential complication of cervical spine fractures. This particular case emphasizes the importance of maintaining a low threshold for cervical spine imaging in the elderly despite risk stratification tools.

Upper Cervical Epidural Abscess Resulting in Respiratory Compromise After Lumbar Steroid Injection

Jordan LaFave, DO, Robert Bramante, MD

We discuss a case in which a 45-year-old male patient developed an upper cervical epidural abscess 48 hours after receiving a lumbar steroid injection. The patient presented with diminished strength in all four extremities and respiratory distress secondary to the space-occupying lesion near his spinal cord. He was eventually discharged to rehabilitation, but never regained full strength in his arms or legs.

Safe Smoking?: A Case of Blast Injury from an Exploding Electronic Cigarette

Brady Pennig, DO, Steven Zimmerman, MD, Adam Schwartz, DO, Steve Sattler, DO

Emergency medicine physicians must remain up to date and aware of all new public health risks. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have recently been proposed as long-term substitutes for smoking or as an ultimate means to cessation. The safety of e-cigarettes has recently been questioned. We describe a 58-year-old male who presented to our community ED with severe facial injuries following an e-cigarette explosion.

A Case of Delayed Cardiac Tamponade After Elective Cardiac Stenting

Henry Marr, DO, David Levy, DO

A 57-year-old male presented to the ED with complaints of multiple episodes of syncope occurring over the last two days when he had undergone elective cardiac catheterization with placement of two cardiac stents. His initial ED ECG showed complete heart block and bedside sonography showed a small pericardial effusion without evidence of other abnormality. He was sent to the catheterization lab for evaluation of stent patency and then with evidence of cardiac tamponade from coronary rupture, he was subsequently taken to the operating room where a pericardial window was performed.

Exposure to Observation Medicine in United States Emergency Medicine Residency Training Programs

Patrick Cary, DO, Robert Bramante, MD, David Levy, DO, Robert Gekle, MD

The goal of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of observation medicine (OM) education in EM residencies. The survey was distributed in 2017 to program directors and core faculty in EM residency programs throughout the United States. Our study found that 46.7% of respondents exposed their residents to a dedicated OU. Our results were compared to a survey performed by Mace et al. in November 1999 to January 2000 and did not appear to show a significant increase in didactics or clinical rotations in OM over the past 16 years despite a growth in OM units.

A Randomized, Prospective Comparison of Food Versus Non-food Based Gelatin Homemade Ultrasound Phantoms

Clarice Zhang, DO, Robert Bramante, MD, Robert Gekle, MD, David Levy, DO

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become readily available as a bedside resource and has been proven to be beneficial to patients. There is a need for affordable homemade ultrasound phantoms that reproduce the texture and resistance of human tissue, have sufficient ultrasound penetration to enable the identification and location of targets, have a long shelf life, and have no infection control issues. Our study supports our hypothesis that the non-food-based model outlasted the food-based models when evaluating Knox gelatin, agar gelatin, and ballistic gelatin. The Knox gelatin model was the preferred model for imaging but had a shelf-life of only 15 days.

Perception of EMS Towards the Use of Warning Lights and Sirens

Michael J. Slisz, DO, Steven Sattler, DO

National data demonstrates the use of warning lights and sirens by EMS providers for non-emergent patient transports increases the risks of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), and usually decreases patient transports by less than two minutes. This study seeks to determine the extent of local EMS provider knowledge regarding the information/risks of using warning lights and sirens, and the amount local providers have been using warning lights and sirens for patient transports compared with number of MVCs they were involved in.

Comparing Return Rates Between Patients Treated in the Observation Unit with IV Antibiotic Therapy Versus Patients Discharged from the ED with Oral Antibiotic Therapy

Joanna Marino, DO, Robert Bramante MD, Radhika Malhotra, MD

Cellulitis is a common complaint in the ED with no definitive guidelines to direct outpatient versus inpatient treatment. Observation units (OU) are emerging as a bridge between treat and release patients, and inpatient hospital admission. A brief stay in the observation unit to provide IV antibiotics can decrease recidivism rates to the ED for patients diagnosed with cellulitis.

Bilateral Carotid Artery Dissection Masquerading as Strep Pharyngitis

Adam Schwartz, DO, Joanna Marino, DO, Christine Hall, DO

Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a relatively rare cause of ischemic stroke. Spontaneous bilateral CAD is a rare and poorly understood process associated with a poor prognosis. The most commonly reported symptoms on presentation of CAD include headache, neck pain, and neurologic deficits. These vague symptoms can make diagnosis difficult.

Good Samaritan University Hospital offers fourth-year medical student rotations and sub-internships in our emergency department throughout the year. The rotations we offer include: Emergency Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. To preserve a high-quality experience, we limit the number of students each month, ensuring that every rotator receives meaningful teaching and hands-on opportunities. During your rotation, you become an active member of the ED team, fully integrated into daily patient care. Our faculty and residents are enthusiastic educators who are deeply committed to providing a rewarding and engaging introduction to Emergency Medicine.

As a rotating student, you are responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and management of your assigned patients—from initial assessment through disposition. You will have frequent opportunities to perform core emergency medicine procedures, and, depending on the clinical situation, may participate in more advanced or emergent interventions. All clinical activities take place under the supervision of the attending ED physician and a senior resident when assigned to the same team.

To arrange a rotation in Emergency Medicine, please contact the Department of Medical Education at 631-376-4163 or email: ciarra.espada@chsli.org

Scheduling

During a typical four-week rotation, you will have fourteen 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 p.m.–7 a.m. or 11 a.m.–11:00 p.m.). We make every effort to honor special scheduling requests that are within the guidelines of the schedule.

Academics

  • Core reading material — Topics reflect the fundamentals of emergency medicine. During the final week of the rotation, you sit for an exit exam and evaluation.
  • Morning conference — During shifts on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, rotators attend case presentation conferences and have an opportunity to present one case during their rotation.
  • Specialty workshops — Every Tuesday, we present a hands-on session to teach students the fundamental skills in the areas of suturing, splinting and EKG and radiography/ultrasound.
  • Walking/Sign-out rounds — Formal bedside rounds are made at shift changes (7 a.m. and 7 p.m.). This allows the ED attending and residents to hand off patients to the next team. You will actively participate when learning points related to the patient caseload are discussed.
  • Wednesday educational conference — You are required to attend and participate.

Evaluation

Students are graded based on shift evaluations, feedback on morning report presentations, EKG and radiology quizzes, and an exit exam. In addition to our evaluation of the student's performance on their rotation, students have the opportunity to evaluate their rotation experience. Students who would like a standardized letter of evaluation (SLOE) should request it before the end of their rotation.

Other Available Rotations

Good Samaritan Hospital is also a major affiliate and teaching campus for the New York Institute of Technology — College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. We offer third and fourth-year medical student rotations in multiple specialties, including OB/GYN, Surgery, Family Medicine and Pediatrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program welcomed its first class of EM residents in 2005 and transitioned from the AOA to ACGME accreditation in 2016.

Yes. We welcome applications from both US-IMG and non-US IMG graduates. Our priority is to select the most qualified candidates who embody the culture we value at Good Samaritan. We place great importance on the family-like dynamic among our residents and between residents and faculty. This supportive environment is essential to fostering not only professional development but also personal well-being throughout your training.

Yes! If you choose to rotate with us as a medical student, you’ll spend significant time working alongside our residents in the ED and participating in educational conferences. At the end of your rotation, you’ll also be invited to a social outing with our current residents, giving you an opportunity to connect in a more relaxed setting.

For applicants selected to interview, we provide several opportunities to meet our residents. You’ll be invited to an evening Social Meet & Greet Zoom, hosted and moderated entirely by our residents, where you can ask candid questions and get an authentic sense of resident life at Good Sam.

We also offer second-look opportunities for interviewing applicants, which include a guided tour of the ED and hospital, lunch with the residents, and an optional evening Happy Hour to continue conversations and get an even better feel for our program culture.

At Good Samaritan, Emergency Medicine residents take the central role in all trauma care. Senior EM residents serve as the Trauma Team Captain, directing resuscitations and leading the multidisciplinary team, while junior residents focus on performing key technical procedures and developing core trauma skills.

Because Good Samaritan does not have surgery or anesthesiology residency programs, there is no competition for trauma responsibilities—allowing EM residents to take full ownership of trauma management. As a Level I Trauma Center, we provide extensive exposure to both high-acuity and high-volume trauma cases, ensuring residents are fully prepared to perform advanced invasive procedures, manage critical stabilization, and confidently lead trauma teams.

All medical resuscitations in the ED are led by the Emergency Medicine team. Senior EM residents direct the resuscitation with attending supervision, while junior residents perform essential technical procedures.

We emphasize early procedural competency, encouraging junior residents to gain hands-on experience from the very start of training. As their skills grow, they progressively assume leadership roles—coordinating care during complex and critically ill cases. This structured progression produces confident, capable physicians fully prepared to manage high-acuity and unstable patients independently.

With that being said, our junior residents are often encouraged to lead resuscitations early in their training to build the comfort, confidence, and decision-making skills required to excel as Emergency Medicine physicians.

Yes. The Pediatric Emergency Department at Good Samaritan University Hospital sees one of the highest volumes of pediatric ED’s in New York and is the only dedicated pediatric ED on the South Shore of Long Island. Because of this, we are able to place a strong emphasis on pediatric emergency medicine education and ensure that all residents receive robust and meaningful exposure.

Early in the academic year, PGY-1 residents complete a stand-alone pediatric EM rotation to build a solid pediatric foundation. Throughout the remainder of training, residents continue to work regularly in the pediatric ED, with a longitudinal mix of adult and pediatric shifts to maintain comfort and competence in caring for children of all ages.

Residents also rotate in the PICU and NICU, giving them valuable experience with critically ill neonates and children, as well as the opportunity to develop advanced resuscitation and critical care skills.

Good Sam is also well known for its comprehensive pediatric services and broad pediatric subspecialty support, ensuring residents gain experience managing a wide spectrum of pediatric patients.

Absolutely. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a core component of Emergency Medicine practice, is tested on EM board exams, and is a required element of residency training. At Good Samaritan, ultrasound education is a major strength of the program.Our Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship adds an additional layer of academic depth to the department, ensuring residents receive high-level teaching, hands-on training, and consistent feedback. Our ED physicians are competent in point-of-care ultrasound, and our machines are new state-of-the-art devices for image acquisition, storage, review, and interpretation.

Residents perform a wide range of ultrasound studies—including FAST, RUSH, focused echocardiography, lung, airway, head and neck, and procedural guidance—many of which are not routinely performed by radiology. For studies also conducted by radiology,we have an ED ultrasonographer 24/7 for radiology-performed ultrasound when additional imaging support or higher-quality acquisition is needed. Ultrasound education is reinforced through regular didactic sessions, hands-on workshops, and ongoing bedside teaching in collaboration with our Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship.

Additionally, PGY-1 residents complete a dedicated ultrasound rotation, working daily with both the Ultrasound Fellow and the Ultrasound Program Directors. Residents also participate in weekly scan reviews every Friday, receiving personalized feedback to refine technique and accuracy.

As residents gain experience and refine their skills, they progressively assume greater responsibility in patient care. Graduated responsibility is essential to developing confident, independent emergency physicians, and our program follows a structured framework to ensure residents meet clearly defined goals and milestones at each stage of training.

While all residents advance, the pace can vary across different clinical domains. Our approach is individualized—providing each resident with the support, supervision, and opportunities appropriate for their level of training while continuously guiding them toward greater autonomy. This tailored process ensures steady growth, readiness for increased responsibility, and ultimately, preparedness for independent practice.

Our relationships with other services at Good Samaritan are highly collegial and collaborative. Because most specialties do not have their own residency or fellowship training programs, attending physicians directly manage their patients, giving our residents substantial one-on-one interaction directly with specialists. This leads to frequent bedside teaching, valuable case-based discussions, and strong interdisciplinary rapport. Many of our specialist attendings also serve as guest lecturers, enriching our weekly academic conference.

Through the Department of Graduate Medical Education, our program participates in monthly collaborative meetings with leadership from all Catholic Health residency programs, allowing for shared resources, system-wide updates, and coordinated educational initiatives. The GME administration is fully represented on the hospital’s medical board, ensuring residency education has an equal voice among all departments.

In addition, our program regularly engages in interdisciplinary and inter-facility grand rounds, partnering with other training programs across Catholic Health to promote integrated learning and broaden resident exposure to diverse clinical perspectives.

Your co-residents quickly become more than just colleagues—they become a central part of your life. Our program is intentionally built around a culture of support rather than competition. Residents look out for one another, step in when someone needs help, and genuinely celebrate each other’s successes. This environment not only enhances learning, but also makes the demanding nature of residency more sustainable and rewarding.

We take pride in the fact that the bonds formed here don’t end at graduation. Many of our residents build lifelong friendships rooted in shared challenges and accomplishments—and in several cases throughout our program’s history, those friendships have even led to marriage.

You’ll get a strong sense of this camaraderie on your interview day, and even more so if you choose to rotate with us. There is no better way to understand a program’s culture than to spend time in the department and see how the residents interact and support one another.

A defining feature of our program is the exceptionally strong, supportive relationship between residents and attendings. From day one, you’ll find that attendings are approachable, invested, and deeply committed to your growth. This connection is nurtured through one-on-one mentorship, frequent collaboration in the ED, and numerous opportunities to interact outside of clinical shifts.

Our program is proud of its outstanding resident retention rate—approximately 25% of graduates stay on as attendings or continue into one of our fellowships. This speaks volumes about the mutual respect and positive working environment shared between residents and faculty.

Each incoming resident is paired with an attending mentor, with dedicated bi-monthly meetings designed to support your professional development, wellness, and long-term career goals. Mentorship is not a formality here—it’s a meaningful, ongoing relationship. We also intentionally create opportunities for residents and attendings to connect outside the ED through program-wide events such as Wellness Days, holiday parties, and many other social gatherings. These shared experiences reinforce trust, teamwork, and a genuine sense of community.

When evaluating residency programs, consider the questions that truly reflect culture:
 Do residents and attendings genuinely enjoy working together? Do they support one another? Do they spend time together outside of work? And most importantly—can you see yourself thriving among these people for the next four years?

Our chief residents create the schedule each month, and it is then reviewed by an attending physician as a second set of eyes to ensure balance, compliance with duty hour regulations, and appropriate distribution of shifts. We make every effort to accommodate residents’ requests for needed time off, recognizing the importance of maintaining balance and supporting personal well-being.

Our patient volume and acuity create an exceptional training environment, offering the breadth and depth of pathology needed to build strong clinical judgment and procedural confidence. The ED is extremely busy and regularly sees both common and rare presentations, allowing residents to develop the skills necessary to practice successfully in any clinical setting after graduation. Residents consistently report feeling well prepared for the transition to independent practice, and our alumni outcomes reflect that readiness.

To maintain an appropriate balance between clinical responsibilities and academic development, Tuesday nights are protected, ensuring all residents are rested and able to fully participate in Wednesday Conference. This structure not only reinforces high-quality learning but also brings residents together each week, strengthening camaraderie and supporting a shared educational experience. Because every resident is off on Tuesday nights, it also provides a built-in opportunity for the entire program to spend time together socially without inadvertently leaving anyone out.

Residency is a full-time commitment—and then some. We know it often means spending long hours away from home, which can be challenging for both residents and their loved ones. At Good Samaritan, we prioritize creating a supportive environment not just for our residents, but for their families as well. We regularly host special events that include families and significant others, giving those closest to you a chance to be part of your residency experience.

For residents with children, we offer POGS (Parents of Good Sam), a close-knit support group that provides advice, resources, and camaraderie among parents in the program. Beyond family-oriented support, each resident benefits from regular one-on-one meetings, dedicated faculty mentorship, and our Big Brother/Big Sister program, all designed to ensure you have guidance, encouragement, and a strong sense of community throughout your training.

At Good Sam, you’re never navigating residency alone—your family, your peers, and our faculty are all part of the support system that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.

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Meet Our Faculty

Christopher C. Raio, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAIUM

Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine

  • Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasonography – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Traveling and an avid sports fan.

 

Eric Decena, MD, FACEP

Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine

  • Medical School: St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Scuba diving with wild dolphins

 

Cornelia Muntean, MD

Director, Pediatric Emergency Department

  • Medical School: Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Pediatric Emergency Medicine – New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Cooking, hiking, outdoor sports and archery

 

David Levy, DO, FACEP, FACOEP-D

Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Engineering and construction

 

Steven Sattler, DO, FACOEP

Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine & Internal Medicine – St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM), American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Being a movie aficionado

Anastasia Ambrosio, DO

  • Medical School: Kansas City University
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) - (Board Eligible - In Process)
  • Hobbies / Interests: skiing, baseball, new puppy, music

 

Adam Ash, DO

  • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Outside of medicine, I enjoy time with my family and friends, staying active outdoors and trying new restaurants. I also like reading, listening to podcasts, and travelling when time allows

 

Paxton Aung, DO

Associate Fellowship Director, Emergency Ultrasound

  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasonography – Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: ABEM Borad Eligible (in process)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Music, Tintinalli's/Rosh Review/PEERprep

 

Justin Bennett, DO

  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine & Family Practice – St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer.

 

Robert Bramante, MD, RDMS, FACEP

Chairman of Emergency Medicine, Mercy Medical Center

  • Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasonography – North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Woodworking, swimming, and spending time with my family

 

Howard Brown, MD

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: I am an avid golfer and boater/fisher

 

Leigha Clarkson, MD

  • Medical School: St. George’s University
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and anything involving being outdoors

 

Joseph Chirayil, MD

Vice Chairman of Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital

  • Medical School: Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Kings County Hospital/SUNY Downstate Brooklyn, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Too many to list. But I do not like skiing, diving, or rollercoasters

 

Eric Decena, MD, FACEP

Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine

  • Medical School: St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Scuba diving with wild dolphins

 

Stephen Elliot, DO

  • Medical School:  New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Sports (golf, hockey), Lord of the Rings, Dave Matthews Band (in no particular order) 

 

Michael Felicetta, DO

Fellowship Director, Emergency Ultrasound

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasonography – NY Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Whatever my kids tell me to do!

 

Jennifer Fermin, MD

Simulation Director

  • Medical School: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Simulation – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Crafts, Skiing, and Board games

 

Adam Hennessey, DO

  • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Travel with family

 

Heather Hughes, DO

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Traveling and spending time with family

 

Lauren Klein, MD

Research Co-Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Research – Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: My 2 children & Running a crocheting business on the side

 

Tadeusz Korszun, MD

Director of Observation Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital

  • Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Science
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Family Medicine – Glen Cove Hospital (Northwell)
  • Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
  • Further Education: MBA in Healthcare Management
  • Hobbies / Interests: Travel, sports, spending time with family

 

David Levy, DO, FACEP, FACOEP-D

Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Engineering and construction

 

Dean Licurgo, DO, FAAEM

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Photography, traveling, cooking, spending time with my family and raising chickens

 

Alyssa Mangino, MD

  • Medical School: Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) (Board Eligible - In Process)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Being on a boat whenever possible

 

Crystal Michaelides, DO

Student Clinical Clerkship Director

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) (Board Eligible - In Process)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Playing and going on walks with my dog Kali, Catching up on TV shows, Spending time with my family and friends, Learning new food recipes

 

Veena Modayil, MD

Director of Observation Medicine at Good Samaritan University Hospital

  • Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasonography – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Retail therapy

 

Christopher C. Raio, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAIUM

Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine

  • Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Ultrasound – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Traveling and an avid sports fan.

 

Steven Sattler, DO, FACOEP

Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine & Internal Medicine – St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM), American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Move aficionado

 

Adam Schwartz, DO

Research Co-Director, Emergency Medicine Residency

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests:

 

Sanjay Shetty, MD, MBA, FACEP

  • Medical School: New York University, New York, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Kings County Hospital Center/Downstate, Brooklyn, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Introspection

 

Nicole Vigh, DO

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Spending time with my husband and kids!

 

Jennifer Virgile, MD

  • Medical School: St. Georges School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indes
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Emergency Medicine – Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Travel, yoga, hiking, reading, adventures

Cornelia Muntean, MD

Director, Pediatric Emergency Department

  • Medical School: Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Pediatric Emergency Medicine – New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Cooking, hiking, outdoor sports and archery

 

Rudolph Baldeo, MD

  • Medical School:  Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Traveling (have visited 124 countries)

 

Halina Borowski, MD

  • Medical School: Medical Academy, Bialystok, Poland
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – Cohen Children’s Medical Center (formerly Schneider Children’s Hospital) - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Pediatric Emergency Medicine – Cohen Children’s Medical Center (formerly Schneider Children’s Hospital) - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Architecture and home design

 

Mamatha Sundaresh, MD

  • Medical School: Bangalore Medical School, Bangalore, India
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Reading mystery books, traveling, music and dance

 

Ryan Surujdeo, MD

  • Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – Golisano Children's Hospital SUNY Upstate
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Pediatric Emergency Medicine – Children's Hospital of Michigan
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Golf, One Piece, Long walks with two dogs and wife and child, Data analytics RVU's and productivity education

 

Nooruddin Tejani, MD

  • Medical School: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Residency Training Specialty/Location: Pediatrics – University of Texas
  • Fellowship Training Specialty/Location: Pediatric Emergency Medicine – John Hopkins University
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Hobbies / Interests: Community service, playing ping pong and video games with my children, and gardening and bicycling with my wife

Meet Our Current Residents

Vanessa Crain, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Vermont (UVM)
  • Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College (JUMC)
  • Hometown: Kensington, MD
  • Hobbies/Interest: Skiing, skating, snowboarding, playing in the snow! My husband and I have a dog back in Norway named Torkild.
  • Fun Fact: I led a dog sledding team through the mountains in Norway and didn’t tip over once (though we almost ran into several trees) 

 

Bryan Montes Calero, MD

  • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua – UNAN León
  • Hometown: Somoto, Madriz 
  • Hobbies/Interest: Going to the gym, running, anime, classic movies, spending time with friends and family
  • Fun Fact: In high school during a trip, I was riding a zip line and it broke

 

Joseph Ruggiero, DO

  • Undergraduate: SUNY Oswego
  • Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 
  • Hometown: Holbrook, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Getting outdoors, sports, and exercise.
  • Fun Fact: Goldendoodle and German Shepherd Dad!

 

Sunil Shah, MD

  • Undergraduate: SUNY University of Buffalo
  • Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
  • Hometown: Staten Island, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Working out, watching sports and traveling
  • Fun Fact: I learned how to surf in Costa Rica

 

Sherif Shehata, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario
  • Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
  • Hobbies/Interest: Playing and watching soccer, exercising, watching movies, eating at new restaurants, traveling
  • Fun Fact: I wanted to be an air force pilot growing up, but my mom said no

 

Ravinder Singh, MD

  • Undergraduate: Brock University
  • Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Brampton, ON
  • Hobbies/Interest: Travelling, NBA, NFL, MMA, and BBQs/cookouts
  • Fun Fact: I have a black belt in martial arts

 

Marco Vezza, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Connecticut (UConn) 
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Glen Head, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: College basketball, NY Yankees and NY Rangers, cooking, running, hiking 
  • Fun Fact: I have a twin sister

 

Tina Zheng, DO

  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University 
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
  • Hometown: Bethpage, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, Trying McFlurrys in different countries, Skiing, Hot Pot & Sushi
  • Fun Fact:  I have a husky who was kicked out of dog camp TWICE for opening the gate and letting all the dogs out

Christopher Alexander, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida 
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
  • Hobbies/Interest: All forms of exercise, fútbol, anything food related, traveling to experience new cultures, big nature guy
  • Fun Fact: I summited the infamous Petit Piton in my families home country of Saint Lucia

 

Christopher DiNicola, DO

  • Undergraduate: Carnegie Mellon University, Post Bacc at University of Connecticut
  • Medical School: LECOM Elmira
  • Hometown: Port Jefferson Station, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, Outdoors, Animals (have a dog and cat)
  • Fun Fact: I was an actuary in my former career

 

Andrew Dorovenis, MD

  • Undergraduate:
  • Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Hometown: Toronto, Canada
  • Hobbies/Interest: Playing/watching hockey, soccer, football, going to the gym, cooking and spending time with friends and family!
  • Fun Fact: I have met multiple Game of Thrones actors in Dublin, Ireland!

 

Rebecca Eastman, MD

  • Undergraduate: SUNY Plattsburgh
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Levittown, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Skiing, traveling, boating, kayaking, reading
  • Fun Fact: I backpacked Patagonia with my Chilean family for Christmas in 2016

 

Gavin Eysler, MD

  • Undergraduate: SUNY Cobleskill (BS), Lincoln Memorial University (MS)
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Being a Dad and Husband, things that go fast, anything with a motor, long distance swimming, snowboarding, jujitsu, Slipknot, TBS, ADTR
  • Fun Fact: One time I wrestled a giraffe to the ground with my bare hands

 

Ariel Halevy, MD

  • Undergraduate: Yeshiva University
  • Medical School: Technion American Medical School 
  • Hometown: San Diego, California 
  • Hobbies/Interest: Technology, golfing, jet skiing, crazy roller coasters, and spending quality time with family
  • Fun Fact: Every place I have lived has been near the ocean/sea – I prefer the pool (there are less sharks)!

 

Arthur Speziale, DO

  • Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University
  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking
  • Fun Fact: I have two Shiba Inus named Luna and Alice

 

Kaitlyn Strabel, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin La-crosse
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Somerset Wisconsin
  • Hobbies/Interest: Baking bread and other treats from scratch, hiking, spending time with friends and family
  • Fun Fact: My cat Boston is practically part dog as he chases balls, occasionally plays tug of war, and loves cuddles

 

Renee’ Thomas, MD

  • Undergraduate: York College
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Valley Stream, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Kickboxing, playing with my daughter, walks in the park, watching sci-fi movies, cooking new recipes, traveling, shopping all things beauty
  • Fun Fact: I visited Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest flow single drop waterfall and was able to wash my feet in the water

 

Adam White, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Houston
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Hobbies/Interest: Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Singing, Cooking, Hiking
  • Fun Fact: I’m a trained opera singer. I was a tenor with the Houston Symphony Chorus

 

Stefani Wren, MD

  • Undergraduate: Quinnipiac University
  • Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Cooking/baking, watching New York sports teams (LGR!), crafting, traveling, reading, and spending time with family
  • Fun Fact: I was an extra in The Irishman

Andrew Brooke, MD

  • Undergraduate: Touro College School of Health Sciences
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Bay Shore, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Surfing, tennis, playing guitar, traveling and spending time with family
  • Fun Fact: I became surfing buddies with Jack Johnson when I lived in Hawaii.

Clayton “Reid” Coover, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Texas at Tyler
  • Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
  • Hometown: Keller, TX
  • Hobbies/Interest: Golf, Pickleball, Travel (for the food), Sports (MLB/ NFL/NHL/Premier League)
  • Fun Fact: In my spare time I am a professional fetch thrower to my mini goldendoodle “Lido”

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Gorecki, MD

  • Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago
  • Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Hometown: La Porte, Indiana
  • Hobbies/Interest: Spending time with my family, traveling with my fiancé, learning new languages, reading poetry—and perfecting the fine art of sleeping like it’s a competitive sport
  • Fun Fact: I once scuba-dived into a shark den in Hawaii—surrounded by reef sharks and pure adrenaline

Sulaiman Jamal Asmatullah, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Houston
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Hobbies/Interest: I’m a massive music nerd. I DJ, play the drums, and have recently been experimenting with synthesizers and soundtrack composition. Other than that, I love movies (RIP David Lynch), video games, exploring new places, and hanging out with my cat, Maki.
  • Fun Fact: I’ve lived in 6 cities, 4 countries, and 3 continents.

Alan Kalinda, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia
  • Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, wine tasting (hehe), skydiving, running, weight training, stocks, startups, skiing.
  • Fun Fact: I founded a medical networking app called Pulse — check it out!

Matthew McKenney, MD

  • Undergraduate: Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Hobbies/Interest: Trail running, Skiing, Mountain biking…anything that gets the adrenaline going. Also play the piano as a fall back in case I break both my legs.
  • Fun Fact: When i was 10 my older brothers smuggled me into a cruise’s teen club in a suitcase, had me perform a breakdance number on the dance floor, and then packed me back in and smuggled me out.

Aditi Rawat, MD

  • Undergraduate: American International College of Arts and Sciences, Antigua
  • Medical School: American University of Antigua
  • Hometown: Delhi, India
  • Hobbies/Interest: Crafting & DIY projects, Cooking, Nature walks, Photo journaling, Learning weird facts about animals, Spending quality time with friends and family
  • Fun Fact: The first thing I did when the pandemic started was start a full Marvel movie marathon—from Iron Man to Endgame. Superhero-ing from my couch 

Hasan Syed, MD

  • Undergraduate: McMaster University
  • Medical School: Medical University of the Americas
  • Hometown: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Hobbies/Interest: Calisthenics, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Basketball, Action Movies, Spending time with Family and Friends
  • Fun Fact: I frequently hit 20K+ steps a day without even noticing (weird flex i know)

Robert Talay, MD

  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Smithtown, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Golf, Avid New York Rangers fan, Anything involving food, Fitness
  • Fun Fact: I’m full of useless movie quotes that I will use on a daily basis

Keitha Varela, MD

  • Undergraduate: City College of New York
  • Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
  • Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: My hobbies include cycling, hiking, watching Netflix and YouTube, and playing board games.
  • Fun Fact: I have 7 birds; 6 parakeets and a cockatiel!

Andrew Brooke, MD

  • Undergraduate: Touro College School of Health Sciences
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Bay Shore, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Surfing, tennis, playing guitar, traveling and spending time with family
  • Fun Fact: I became surfing buddies with Jack Johnson when I lived in Hawaii.

Clayton “Reid” Coover, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Texas at Tyler
  • Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
  • Hometown: Keller, TX
  • Hobbies/Interest: Golf, Pickleball, Travel (for the food), Sports (MLB/ NFL/NHL/Premier League)
  • Fun Fact: In my spare time I am a professional fetch thrower to my mini goldendoodle “Lido”

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Gorecki, MD

  • Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago
  • Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Hometown: La Porte, Indiana
  • Hobbies/Interest: Spending time with my family, traveling with my fiancé, learning new languages, reading poetry—and perfecting the fine art of sleeping like it’s a competitive sport
  • Fun Fact: I once scuba-dived into a shark den in Hawaii—surrounded by reef sharks and pure adrenaline

Sulaiman Jamal Asmatullah, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Houston
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Hobbies/Interest: I’m a massive music nerd. I DJ, play the drums, and have recently been experimenting with synthesizers and soundtrack composition. Other than that, I love movies (RIP David Lynch), video games, exploring new places, and hanging out with my cat, Maki.
  • Fun Fact: I’ve lived in 6 cities, 4 countries, and 3 continents.

Alan Kalinda, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Georgia
  • Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, wine tasting (hehe), skydiving, running, weight training, stocks, startups, skiing.
  • Fun Fact: I founded a medical networking app called Pulse — check it out!

Matthew McKenney, MD

  • Undergraduate: Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Hobbies/Interest: Trail running, Skiing, Mountain biking…anything that gets the adrenaline going. Also play the piano as a fall back in case I break both my legs.
  • Fun Fact: When i was 10 my older brothers smuggled me into a cruise’s teen club in a suitcase, had me perform a breakdance number on the dance floor, and then packed me back in and smuggled me out.

Aditi Rawat, MD

  • Undergraduate: American International College of Arts and Sciences, Antigua
  • Medical School: American University of Antigua
  • Hometown: Delhi, India
  • Hobbies/Interest: Crafting & DIY projects, Cooking, Nature walks, Photo journaling, Learning weird facts about animals, Spending quality time with friends and family
  • Fun Fact: The first thing I did when the pandemic started was start a full Marvel movie marathon—from Iron Man to Endgame. Superhero-ing from my couch!

Hasan Syed, MD

  • Undergraduate: McMaster University
  • Medical School: Medical University of the Americas
  • Hometown: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Hobbies/Interest: Calisthenics, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Basketball, Action Movies, Spending time with Family and Friends
  • Fun Fact: I frequently hit 20K+ steps a day without even noticing (weird flex i know)

 

Robert Talay, MD

  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
  • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Smithtown, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: Golf, Avid New York Rangers fan, Anything involving food, Fitness
  • Fun Fact: I’m full of useless movie quotes that I will use on a daily basis

Keitha Varela, MD

  • Undergraduate: City College of New York
  • Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
  • Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
  • Hobbies/Interest: My hobbies include cycling, hiking, watching Netflix and YouTube, and playing board games.
  • Fun Fact: I have 7 birds; 6 parakeets and a cockatiel!

Meet Our Graduates

Since 2005, the training at Good Samaritan University Hospital has consistently prepared residents to seamlessly transition into independent practice across the full spectrum of emergency care settings—from rural critical access hospitals to high-volume, resource-rich tertiary care centers.

Many of our alumni have gone on to assume leadership roles early in their careers, including medical directorships, administrative positions, and key roles in education and quality improvement.

Developing strong leaders is a core priority of our program, and we intentionally cultivate these skills throughout residency training.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished.

2025 Graduates

Eamon Abdullah, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Guelph
  • Medical School: George’s University
  • Hometown: Puslinch, ON, Canada
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at AdventHealth, Apopka, FL

Tracie Dang, DO

  • Undergraduate: Pepperdine University
  • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences – COMP
  • Hometown: Alhambra, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Sports Medicine Fellow at Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY

Nicholas Frangella, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Syracuse University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Bellerose, New York
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending/Ultrasound Fellow at Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY

Kristen Politi, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Wantagh, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending/PEM Fellow at Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY

Alexander Pong, DO

  • Undergraduate: Creighton University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State
  • Hometown: Libertyville, IL
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Prime Health Mercy Medical Center, Aurora, IL

Naveen Sharma, DO

  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Woodside, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Sports Medicine Fellow at Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY

2024 Graduates

Paxton Aung, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Harlem
  • Hometown: Queens, New York
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Good Samaritan University Hospital
  • Hobbies/Interests: Drawing / Sketching, music and playing video games.
  • Fun Fact: I have over 10,000 hours logged on a video game called DotA 2.

Ryan Bacchus, MD

  • Undergraduate: The City College of New York
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Hollis, Queens NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Adventhealth Apopka
  • Hobbies/Interests: Sports, Baseball (Pitcher in college), Mets Fan, Religious studies, Cooking
  • Fun Fact: I have a fraternal twin sister

Cari Candas, MD

  • Undergraduate: Texas State University
  • Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Dallas, TX
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Halifax Health, Daytona Beach, FL
  • Hobbies/Interests: Sand volleyball, tennis, painting, and trying out new coffee shops
  • Fun Fact: I stumbled into a nest of boa constrictors on a jungle hike in Dominica

Lauren Choban, DO

  • Undergraduate: Oberlin College
  • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Westlake, OH
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at HCA Houston Healthcare
  • Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, Trying New Food, Baking and Traveling
  • Fun Fact: I once swam in the same swim meet as Michael Phelps

Bryan De La Torre, MD

  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University
  • Medical School: George’s University
  • Hometown: Elmwood Park, NJ
  • First Job After Residency: ED Attending at UPMC Pittsburgh
  • Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, NFL (Packers!), NBA (Brooklyn!), traveling, food, video games
  • Fun Fact: I never drink coffee!

Philip Giarrusso, DO

  • Undergraduate: Fordham University
  • Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Fort Salonga, New York
  • First Job After Residency: Simulation Fellow at Northwell Health
  • Hobbies/Interests: Cooking new foods, Playing basketball, Skiing, watching the NY rangers and NY Mets, Traveling, Movies / TV shows, Going to the gym
  • Fun Fact: I was born at Good Samaritan Hospital

Samuel Hoffman, DO

  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Oceanside, New York
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at IEMS Chicago
  • Hobbies/Interests: Going to the gym, Anything Sports related, Music, Netflix, Being an uncle
  • Fun Fact: I once jumped off a 40 ft. cliff in Jamaica

Stavros Lalos, MD

  • Medical School: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
  • Hometown: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada
  • First Job After Residency: EMS/Flight Fellow at University of Buffalo
  • Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, fishing, hiking, kayaking, cooking Greek food!
  • Fun Fact: Growing up in Canada I have become an expert in building backyard ice rinks in the winter

Adam Mei, DO

  • Undergraduate: Binghamton University
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Middletown
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Plainview Hospital
  • Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Weight-Lifting, Video games, Poker, Cooking, Traveling the world and trying new cuisines
  • Fun Fact: I have received diplomas in Piano and Music Theory

Crystal Michaelides, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Boston University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Mount Sinai, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Good Samaritan University Hospital
  • Hobbies/Interests: Watching TV shows and movies, knitting, puzzles, being an aunt, spending time with friends/family, anything with my cat and puppy, reruns of Friends
  • Fun Fact: I went skydiving after I graduated college!

Christina Rustscheff, MD

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Queens University of Charlotte
  • Medical School: George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Toronto, Canada
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Scarborough Health Network, Toronto, CA
  • Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Peloton, and Running
  • Fun Fact: Played Tennis for Team Canada at the World University Games in Russia in 2013

Shoshana Taube, MD

  • Undergraduate: Yeshiva University: Stern College for Women
  • Medical School: Technion American Medical School
  • Hometown: Sharon, MA
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at St. Joseph’s Hospital
  • Hobbies/Interests: Krav Maga, Horseback riding, and Painting
  • Fun Fact: I worked on a farm for a year before starting college

2023 Graduates

Anil Bhagavath, MD

  • Undergraduate: Tufts University
  • Medical School: St George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Huntington Station, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Mercy Hospital, Rockville Center, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: NY Islanders, Yankees, Giants and scuba diving
  • Fun Fact: I met my wife in Grenada, got married in Cancun and honeymooned in Punta Cana

Israel Castillo, DO

  • Undergraduate: Ave Maria University
  • Medical School: William Carrie University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
  • First Job After Residency: Emergency Medical Services Fellowship at University of Michigan
  • Hobbies/Interests: swimming, traveling, cooking and Medical Mission trips
  • Fun Fact: I'm a baritone singer and love acting in plays

Stephen Elliott, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Merrick, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Good Samaritan University Hospital
  • Hobbies/Interests: sports, cooking, fantasy books & movies
  • Fun Fact: If I wasn’t in medicine, I would have been a golf instructor or chef!

Christopher Jones, MD

  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University
  • Medical School: St George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Mercy Hospital, Rockville Center, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: The Great Outdoors...Triathlon, cycling, running, hiking, camping, snowboarding, cooking, guitar
  • Fun Fact: I’ve ridden my bike over 10,000 miles!

Leyla Kerimova, DO

  • Undergraduate: Brooklyn College
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at St. Francis Hospital, Port Washington, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: I love watching movies (especially oldies), going to the gym and taking road trips
  • Fun Fact: I have a 4lb Teacup Yorkie and a 90lb Pitbull; they’re best friends!

Santiago Lopez, MD

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Iowa State University, Ames IA
  • Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Hometown: Skokie, IL
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County, Fontana, CA
  • Hobbies/Interests: running, going to the gym, watching sports with my buddies, trying new food and being outdoors
  • Fun Fact: While living in Mexico, I played a soccer league championship final in a professional soccer stadium!

Zack McCabe, MD

  • Undergraduate: Saint Anselm College
  • Medical School: St George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: East Freetown, MA
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: weight lifting, running, boating, golfing, traveling, reading, exploring new restaurants and bars with friends and family
  • Fun Fact: I grew up farming cranberries on cranberry bogs. Yes! It is just like the commercials

Casey Neville, DO, MS

  • Undergraduate: Florida International University
  • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Long Island Community Hospital, Patchogue, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: exercising, cooking ethnic foods, music and singing
  • Fun Fact: I was in the best acapella group in my medical school... it was the only acapella group

Anna Trtchounian, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of California, Riverside
  • Medical School: St George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: La Crescenta, CA
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Hollywood Presbyterian and Valley Presbyterian, Los Angeles, CA
  • Hobbies/Interests: Baking, dancing and solving puzzles
  • Fun Fact: I have lived in 4 countries and 5 states, so far

2022 Graduates

Andrew Leubitz, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
  • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Akron, OH
  • First Job After Residency: Clinical Innovations Fellowship with USACS, Shady Grove Hospital, Rockville, MD
  • Hobbies/Interests: Biking, travel, movies, cooking, long walks on the beach (got to love the classics)
  • Fun Fact: I am part of one of eight sets of twins in my family

Teagan Lukacs, DO

  • Undergraduate: Boston University
  • Medical School:T. Still University of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
  • Hometown: Sodus Point, NY
  • First Job After Residency: International Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD
  • Hobbies/Interests: Alpine Ski racing, rugby and surfing
  • Fun Fact: I learned how to surf in Cape Town, South Africa and didn’t see one shark

Stephen Petrou, MD

  • Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario
  • Medical School: George’s University School of Medicine
  • Hometown: Toronto ON, Canada
  • First Job After Residency: Toxicology Fellowship at UCSF, San Francisco, CA
  • Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, surfing, photography and traveling
  • Fun Fact: I've spent Christmas morning free diving with lemon sharks off the South Pacific Islands of Tahiti

Max Piazza, DO

  • Undergraduate:S. Air Force Academy
  • Medical School:T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Louis, MO
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at US Air Force 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
  • Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, climbing, underwater basket weaving, reading
  • Fun Fact: I caught a six foot long electric eel in the jungle

Michael Simon, DO

  • Undergraduate: Florida State University
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Archer, FL
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at St. Francis Hospital, Port Washington, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, running, swimming
  • Fun Fact: I spent ten days collecting insects in Suriname for the Florida Museum of Natural History

Nicole Vigh, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology
  • Hometown: Holtsville, NY
  • First Job After Residency: EM Attending at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY
  • Hobbies/Interests: CrossFit, Running, and getting my nails done
  • Fun Fact: I’m a second degree black belt!

2021 Graduates

Callee Heywood, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Union College
  • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
  • Hometown: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
  • First Job After Residency: US Fellowship @ Good Samaritan Hospital

Katherine Lang, DO

  • Undergraduate: Philadelphia University
  • Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Hi-Nella, NJ
  • First Job After Residency: US Fellowship @ Good Samaritan Hospital

Amanda Pacheco, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Providence College, RI
  • Graduate School: Barry University, FL
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Barrington, RI
  • First Job After Residency: EMS Fellowship @ Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA

Brianna Thiessen, DO

  • Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
  • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
  • Hometown: Menifee, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, NY

2020 Graduates

Daniel Herzog, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Touro College, Harlem, NY
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
  • Hometown: Montreal, Canada
  • First Job After Residency: Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY

Jordan LaFave, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Bay City, MI
  • First Job After Residency: Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nathan Nazzise, DO

  • Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
  • Medical School: Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: American Fork, UT
  • First Job After Residency: Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, San Jose, CA

Danielle Walsh, DO

  • Undergraduate: John’s University, Queens, NY
  • Medical School: Rocky vista University -College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Baystate Medical Center, Critical Care Medicine fellowship, Springfield, Massachusetts

2019 Graduates

Brady Pennig, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Olaf College, Northfield, MN
  • Medical School: AT Still College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, AZ
  • Hometown: Paul, MI
  • First Job After Residency: Mayo clinic, Mankato, Minnesota

Christine Hickey, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Farmingdale, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Henry Marr, DO

  • Undergraduate: University of California, Berkley, CA
  • Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Nevada
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Kaiser Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley, California

Melinda Huang, DO

  • Undergraduate: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Nevada
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

2018 Graduates

Clarice Zhang, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ

Kathleen Sullivan, DO

  • Undergraduate: Boston College, Boston, MA
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Garden City, NY
  • First Job After Residency: NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY

Martin Gagne, DO, MA

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Vernon, CT
  • First Job After Residency: Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL

Patrick Cary, DO

  • Undergraduate: Fresno State College, Fresno, CA
  • Medical School: Western College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Fresno, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Watsonville Community Hospital, Watsonville CA

2017 Graduates

Daniel Engelberg, DO

  • Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Dix Hills, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, NY

Joanna Marino, DO

  • Undergraduate: American University, Washington D.C.
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Pelham, NY
  • First Job After Residency: MetroSouth Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Michael Slisz, DO

Chief Resident

  • Undergraduate: Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM)
  • Hometown: Jackson, NJ
  • First Job After Residency: US Acute Care Solutions Firefighter / Travelling Physician
  • Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, North Carolina

Joseph Sorber, DO

  • Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
  • Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hometown: Orem, UT
  • First Job After Residency: Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview, Texas

2016 Graduates

Christine Hall, DO

  • Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, West Virginia
  • Undergraduate: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA; Guilford University Greensboro, NC
  • Hometown: Hillsborough, NC
  • First Job After Residency: Fellowship: Emergency Medical Services, NC

Catherine Kelly, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: SUNY Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
  • Hometown: Ossining, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Fellowship: Administration & Leadership, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Moises Moreno, DO

  • Medical School:T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
  • Undergraduate: Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
  • Hometown: Santa Marta, Colombia
  • First Job After Residency: Fellowship: Emergency Ultrasound, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Holly Ringhauser, DO

  • Medical School: TOURO College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
  • Undergraduate: Marymount Manhattan College, New York, NY
  • Hometown: Coram, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Fellowship: Surgical Critical Care, St Lukes Medical Center, Bethlehem, PA

Danielle Turrin, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
  • Hometown: New City, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Fellowship: Palliative Care, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY

Michael Volpe, DO

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Greensburg, PA
  • Undergraduate: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
  • Hometown: East Meadow, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Medical Center, Patchogue, NY

2015 Graduates

Sid Hugo, DO

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Greensburg, PA
  • Undergraduate: University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA
  • Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
  • First Job After Residency: Broward General Medical Center, Ft Lauderdale, FL

Brian Ault, DO

  • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine Pomona, CA
  • Undergraduate: Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Hometown: Upland, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Medical Center, Patchogue, NY
  • NS-LIJ Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY

Hollis London, DO

  • Medical School: TOURO College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
  • Undergraduate: University of California, Oakland, CA
  • Hometown: Sonoma, CA
  • First Job After Residency: Kaiser in Vallejo, CA

Punam Patel, DO

  • Medical School: TOURO College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
  • Undergraduate: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
  • Hometown: Parkland, FL
  • First Job After Residency: Coral Springs Medical Center, Coral Springs, FL

Omer Richman, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
  • Hometown: Plainview, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Medical Center, Patchogue, NY

Lyncean Ung, DO

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Greensburg, PA
  • Undergraduate: State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
  • Hometown: South Richmond Hill, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Medical Center, Patchogue, NY

2014 Graduates

Wojciech Bober, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
  • Hometown: Lindenhurst, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Aleksandr Dubrovskiy, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Undergraduate: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
  • Hometown: Weston, FL
  • First Job After Residency: Broward General Hospital, Ft Lauderdale, FL

Heather Hughes, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: University of Miami, Miami, FL
  • Hometown: Patchogue, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Robert Prahl, DO

  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
  • Hometown: Petersburg, FL
  • First Job After Residency: Brand Medical Center, Brandon Florida

Adam Schwartz, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
  • Undergraduate: Dartmouth, Hanover, NY
  • Hometown: Merrick, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Sarah Vitello, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Greensburg, PA
  • Undergraduate: Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT
  • Hometown: Orange, CT
  • First Job After Residency: Stamford Hospital and Immediate Care Center at Tully Health Center

2013 Graduates

Bair, Jacob, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
  • Hometown: San Fernando, California
  • First Job After Residency: Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sacramento, CA

Weinstein, Shannon, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University college of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Florida State University
  • Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • First Job After Residency: Broward General Hospital, Ft Lauderdale, FL

Fil, Laura, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Marist College
  • Hometown: Wappingers Falls, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Toxicology Fellowship, North Shore Manhasset Hospital

Rivas, Doni Marie, DO

  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
  • Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida
  • First Job After Residency: St Joseph’s Medical Center, Bethpage, NY

2012 Graduates

Bozek, Joshua, DO

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: NY
  • Hometown: Farmingville, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Emergency Department, Patchogue, NY
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Busch, Kristie, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: NY
  • Hometown: Massapequa, NY
  • First Job After Residency: SUNY Downstate at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

Davis, Frederick, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: NY
  • Hometown: Smithtown, NY
  • First Job After Residency: International EM Fellowship, Northshore LIJ, New Hyde Park, NY

Keehn, Steven, DO

  • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: NY
  • Hometown: Boca Raton, Fl
  • First Job After Residency: Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA

O’Shea, Chantel, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: NY
  • Hometown: Massapequa, NY
  • First Job After Residency: St Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, NY

2011 Graduates

Artale, Joseph, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University, NY
  • Hometown: Massapequa, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY
  • Brookhaven Emergency Department, Patchogue, NY

Flanagan, Andrew, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University, NY
  • Hometown: Douglaston, New York
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Hospital, East Patchogue, NY

Idelson, Jason, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: New York Institute of Technology, NY
  • Hometown: Syosset, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Kontonotas, Diana, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Villanova University
  • Hometown: Dix Hills, NY
  • First Job After Residency: South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Mapley, Andrew, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University
  • Hometown: Bellport, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Brookhaven Hospital, East Patchogue, NY

2010 Graduates

Ghaffari, Golru, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
  • Hometown: White Plains, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington DC

Hill, Christopher, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: Des Moines Univ Osteopathic Med. Center
  • Undergraduate: Wartburh College, IA
  • Hometown: Thompson, IA
  • First Job After Residency: Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa

Hayes, Beth, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
  • Hometown: Caroga Lakes, NY
  • First Job After Residency: St Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, NY

Hubmer, Thomas, DO

  • Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Texas Christian University
  • Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
  • First Job After Residency: Texas Health Resources Azle Hospital, Azle, TX

2009 Graduates

Domingo, Emilissa, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: SUNY Stony Brook
  • First Job After Residency: Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI

Kelly, Michael, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Loyala College
  • First Job After Residency: Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI

McGerald, Genevieve, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Boston College
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Mellon, Travis, DO

  • Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
  • Undergraduate: Freed Hardiman University, Henderson, Tennessee
  • First Job After Residency: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Indian Health Service, Shiprock, NM

2008 Graduates

Sabatino, Michael, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
  • First Job After Residency: Inova – Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

2007 Graduates

Greene, Justin, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: New York Institute of Technology

2006 Graduates

Ahmed, Shan, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: SUNY Stony Brook
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Reed, Kellee, DO

  • Medical School: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: University of North Alabama
  • First Job After Residency: Florida Emergency Physicians, Orlando, FL

Cherian, Mamachen, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Andhra University, Vizag, India
  • First Job After Residency: St Charles Medical Center, Port Jefferson, NY

Huynh, Leo, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: SUNY Buffalo
  • First Job After Residency: Baptist Hospital Medical Center, Miami, FL

Salib, Tamer, DO

  • Medical School: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Undergraduate: University of California – Irvine
  • First Job After Residency: Montclair Hospital, Montclair, NJ

2005 Graduates

Degenhardt, David, DO

  • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY

Marconi, Andrea, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate: Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
  • First Job After Residency: Mt Kisco at Northern Westchester hospital and Locums in CT, upstate NY, TX, TN, AZ NM

Diaz, Elaine, DO

Chief Resident

  • Medical School: NOVA Southeastern University
  • Undergraduate: University of Miami
  • First Job After Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY