Meet Our Residents

Class of 2026

Karanda Bowman

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Undergraduate School: Pomona College
Graduate School: New York University
Medical School: Boston University

Val Cantagallo

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Holland, PA
Undergraduate School: Drexel University
Graduate School: University of the Sciences
Medical School: Kansas City University
Professional Goals: I would like to pursue a fellowship in Addiction Medicine. And, after finishing my commitment with the VA, become a medical director in order to shape addiction care in the private sector.
Personal Interests: I am trying to restore an 87' Ford Bronco II, but the immediate goal is to get that beast on the road. I would also like to run a 100k in the near future.
Julia Ellis-Kahana

Julia Ellis-Kahana

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Narberth, PA
Undergraduate School: Brown University
Medical School: The George Washington University of Medicine
Clinical Interests: adolescent medicine, palliative care, family planning
Maurice Mazraani

Maurice Mazraani

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Batroun, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University
Medical School: International American University College of Medicine
Professional Goals: Primary and palliative care for people without access to them.
Jay Mulye

Jay Mulye

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate School: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Professional Goals: To develop longitudinal relationships with each patient, listen to their unique stories, and provide quality personalized care. I enjoy the broad scope of Family Medicine and being able to treat all patient populations. My interests include office procedures, ambulatory care, and sports medicine.
Personal Interests: Playing and watching soccer, hiking, trying new food spots, and making memories with family and friends!
Anita Mutti

Anita Mutti

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Surrey, Canada
Medical School: Aureus University School of Medicine Aruba
Professional Goals: To be able to provide comprehensive care to patients in all stages of life. My interest include reproductive health and office procedures.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and going on walks with my dog. Currently working on knitting a blanket, hope to complete by the end of residency!

Tiffany Nguyen

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate School: Temple University
Graduate School: Temple University
Medical School: Temple University
Professional Goals: I am interested in refugee health, global medicine, and learning how to run a private practice.
Personal Interests: I want to keep learning how to become an empathetic person and an active listener.

Christine Philip

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: New Milford, NJ
Undergraduate School: Ursinus College
Graduate School: Philadelphia College of Medicine
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: To join a practice that provides care to an underserved urban community. My interests include adolescent medicine and addiction medicine.
Professional Goals: I adopted my first puppy right before residency and currently working on teaching her new tricks! I'm also being intentional in traveling as much as possible during residency.
Julian Schardt

Julian Schardt

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Kenner, LA
Undergraduate School: LSU
Graduate School: Tulane
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner
Professional Goals: To be a well-trained and well-rounded physician. My career interests include Global Health, Hospital Medicine, EM, and Addiction Medicine.
Personal Interests: Biking, cooking, the Saints, geography
James Washington

James Washington

Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Sanford, North Carolina
Undergraduate School: East Carolina University
Medical School: Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: To pursue a career in sports medicine.
Personal Interests: Favorite movie: The Dark Knight

Class of 2027

Marie Beauvais

Marie Laurie Beauvais

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Undergraduate School: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Graduate School: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Rowan University
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Professional Goals: I intend to practice full-spectrum family medicine, with a special emphasis on serving underserved populations. I am passionate about empowering patients to take charge of their health. I enjoy teaching and mentoring students in the healthcare field. My long-term goals include teaching in an academic setting. Other professional interests include global health, mental health, women's health, family planning, hospital medicine, and urgent care.
Personal Interests: I would like to learn Spanish. My personal interests include spending time with family and friends. I probably watch too much TV. I enjoy weight training and love to travel. I work hard to keep my houseplants alive and aspire to grow my own garden.
Samantha Calpo

Samantha Aquino Calpo

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Elmhurst, NY
Undergraduate School: City College of New York
Medical School: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education / CUNY School of Medicine
Professional Goals: outpatient, full-spectrum family medicine with a focus on improving access to healthcare and delivering holistic, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care
Personal Interests: fulfillment, growth, and the well-being of my family

Caroline Darden

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Undergraduate School: Syracuse University
Graduate School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
Professional Goals: My professional goals are centered around practicing direct primary care in urban and suburban communities. I aim to provide medical care that is not constrained by insurance limitations, ensuring that treatment decisions are driven by what the patients need. Additionally, I am committed to enhancing access to high-quality primary care for underserved local populations, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of these communities.
Personal Interests: I hope to inspire future generations of Black Americans to believe that no dream is too big to achieve. Additionally, I aim to encourage other mothers to pursue and attain their professional goals. Nothing is impossible!
Samuel Durham

Samuel Durham

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Ocean City, NJ
Undergraduate School: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: My goal is to practice comprehensive primary care with a strong emphasis on preventative care. Additionally, I am committed to advocating for more equitable and patient-centered healthcare policies at the national level. My areas of interest include direct primary care and health informatics.
Personal Interests: I enjoy cycling, competitive video games, watching movies and TV shows, traveling, exploring new technologies, and trying new restaurants with friends.
Dineli Lewke

Dineli Lewke

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Bear, DE
Undergraduate School: University of Delaware
Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: I hope to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and to work with underserved populations. My career interest include reproductive health, addiction medicine, and office procedures.
Personal Interests: Crocheting, yoga, exploring the food scene in Philly, swimming, the NYT mini crossword, concerts, travel.

Grace Sze

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate School: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: My interests are preventative healthcare, procedures, and health education. My goals include learning and implementing evidence based and comprehensive medicine. I hope to build longitudinal relationships through the next three years & help implement equitable healthcare in the Camden community.
Personal Interests: Explore the Philly food scene, ski a blue without falling, dabble in more film photography, learn new recipes for future dinner parties. I also enjoy thrifting, rock climbing, or playing video games on lazy weekends. Most importantly, spending time with loved ones and making core memories!
Jugraj Toor

Jugraj Toor

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: McMaster University
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Goals: Establish a family medicine practice that advocates for its patients and allows me to work alongside medical students and residents. My interests include sports medicine and community involvement.
Personal Interests: To become proficient in diagnosing and managing a variety of conditions commonly encountered in family medicine while striving to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care.

Han Chen Tom Tsou

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Delta, BC
Undergraduate School: University of British Columbia
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: To learn 5 languages

Daniel Velasco

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Zionsville, PA
Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: I want to obtain as much knowledge as possible in order to become a competent physician who can treat patients of all ages and backgrounds. I want to develop long-term relationships with patients and provide individualized care. My current interests include primary care, sports medicine, and office procedures.
Personal Interests: I am a big foodie and I love to explore new restaurants. I enjoy cooking with my significant other as well as with my family. Some hobbies of mine include snowboarding, bouldering, barbecuing, working out and spending time with friends!

Ari Yosef

Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Undergraduate School: Indiana University
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Goals: To become a Family Medicine physician in the great state of New Jersey. Although, Pennsylvania would not be too shabby! I would also like to become a primary that is well-versed in treatment of MSK issues using my background in OMM. Lastly, I would like to become more familiar with regenerative medicine treatment approaches such as Prolotherapy, PRP and Stem Cell.
Personal Interests: I hope to start a family in the next 5 years.
Have a chance to compete in a body building competition after residency.
Lastly, witness the 76ers win a championship in the near future.