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Running, cycling, skiing

Thrifting/antiquing, concerts, walks with my dog, $8 matcha lattes, Great British Baking Show

Fishing, horseback riding, thrifting.

Music, hiking, US National Parks, cooking, and Philly sports

Salsa dancing, tennis, arts and crafts, tiger safaris, traveling, going on adventures with my dog Eskia!

Tennis, global health, hanging with my cat, reading

Traveling, wine-tasting, baking, and cooking.

My name is Matt Delancy. I am from New Jersey through and through! I grew up in South Jersey with an older and younger brother. I attended Villanova University and then began medical school at Cooper’s own affiliate program, CMSRU.
I got married in Newport, RI in Aug 2022 - a favorite place that my wife and I visit.
We have a 4 year old golden retriever named Tucker.
I love all things outdoors: hiking, biking, the Jersey shore, and boating.
In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, gardening, doing home improvement projects, and checking out any of the many South Jersey wineries.
Clinically, I have interests in cosmetic breast and body, Mohs reconstruction, and facial plastics. I also enjoy medical ethics and am a member of Cooper Hospital's bioethics committee.

My name is Joe Bartolacci and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a proud Steelers fan! I lived in Italy for 5 years growing up before moving back to Pittsburgh. After finishing high school, I went to the University of Chicago for undergraduate where I worked in a synthetic chemistry laboratory studying protein engineering. In 2014 I started medical school at Temple University, but took a detour to get my PhD in Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh under Stephen Badylak studying skeletal muscle tissue engineering. After finishing medical school, I spent a year in general surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center before coming to Cooper in 2023. I'm interested in hand surgery, peripheral nerve/brachial plexus injuries, and microsurgery. For fun, my wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking and climbing with our two dogs, and homebrewing beer.

My name is Shruthi Deivasigamani. I grew up in North Jersey, just outside of New York City. I went to Princeton for undergrad, where I studied creative writing and neuroscience. I lived in New York for a few years after college before moving down to Philadelphia for medical school at Jefferson. My interests in medicine include craniofacial and pediatric plastics, microsurgery, medical ethics, and medical education. I also still do a lot of writing-- both medical and nonmedical! I live in Philadelphia, where my husband and I love trying out new restaurants and breweries.

Tennis, painting, trying out new restaurants, and hiking.

Philadelphia sports, weightlifting, hunting, WWII history, and spending time with family.

Tennis, hiking, art, and cooking.

Running, Restoring film cameras, Baking, 1960's Studebakers

Auto repair and engine rebuilds, fishing, soccer, baking, space/NASA history, all things Florida Space Coast

Going to the gym, running, reading, exploring Philadelphia's restaurants, being cozy

Family and friends, running, hiking, traveling, and making coffee.

Basketball/Football, dance, foodie, traveling, gym, music/karaoke

Painting, cooking, indoor plants, golf and tennis

Travel, Cleveland sports, Houseplants, and Skiing!

Electronic music production, DJing, Guitar, Music concerts and festivals, snowboarding, longboarding, rock climbing, strength training

Reading, traveling, happy hours, board games, line dancing, and eating food that those who are talented in the kitchen cook for me

Football "Hala Madrid." Archaeology and History. Sightseeing. Snorkeling especially along the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Cooking.

Hanging with my dogs, hiking, cycling and most importantly Philly sports "Go Birds!"

Piano, hiking, running, cooking

Reading, music, strategy games, comedy movies, burritos

My name is Alisa Girard and I grew up in central New Jersey. I graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Studio Art. After completing a Master Degree in Biomedical Science at Rutgers University, I attended Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where I co-founded the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group. Before graduating, I dedicated two years to research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where I served as a research fellow in the Craniomaxillofacial Research Group and the Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Lab. As one of the newest plastic surgery residents at Cooper University Health Care, I aim to contribute new research and medical illustrations to the literature. I am pursuing an academic career in plastic surgery, with broad interests that include microsurgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, medical education, and mentorship. My hobbies include weightlifting, disc golf, film, and art (e.g., cartooning, painting, sculpture).

GoJu-Ryu Karate, watching soccer, chess, literature

Traveling, hiking, kayaking, and baking

creative writing, theater/performing arts, coffee shop hopping

Hiking, Biking, Cooking, and Cats. Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy Genres of TV, Film, and Books.

Spending quality time with family and loved ones, enjoying time with my paw-brother, listening to podcasts, knitting, and watching videos of humpback whales

Play and teach tennis, volleyball, visiting new cities, karaoke and traveling

Cars, Hiking, Motorcycles, Cooking

Philly sports, Lifting and gaming

My name is Monica Morgenstern. I am originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia and immigrated to the suburbs of Philadelphia with my family when I was eleven years old. With the exception of two years, I’ve spent the majority of my time in Philadelphia since, attending Drexel University for my B.S., M.S, and M.D. degrees. I took a research year in Boston, MA at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where I discovered the expansive field of plastic surgery. Since then I have garnered interest in microsurgery, breast reconstruction, limb salvage and cosmetic facial plastics. Coming from a minority background, I also have a huge interest in health equity and providing comprehensive care to underserved populations.

Outside of work, I love to travel and explore new cities around the world. I am a huge fan of cooking, particularly experimenting with homemade pasta dishes. And lastly, I love to stay active with pilates or any HIIT studios.

Spending time with friends/family, watching all things sports, and movies.

Music production, powerlifting

Eating, Singing, Painting, Roller Skating, Event Planning

Soccer, basketball, hiking/outdoor activities, yoga, spending time with friends/family, flower farms, relaxing with a coffee in Rittenhouse Square

Biking, tennis, thrifting, and watching Philly sports! GO PHILS

Crocheting, Sewing, All things Cricut, Baking (and eating the baked goods), being outside in water, Hot Yoga, and hanging out with my cat, Pancake.

My yorkie (LivyTay), family time, coffee, traveling, video games, swimming, volleyball & drag race.

Volleyball, HIIT classes, hiking/camping, and Boba enthusiast!

Eating, Pets (my two cats), Swimming, Lifting, Real Housewives

Spending time with family and friends, reading, playing board games, baking cookies, trying out new restaurants

Snowboarding, Philly sports, and cooking.

Bothering my two cats. Exploring Philly/NJ suburbs with my girlfriend. Building gunpla models. Watching basketball.

Basketball, Fishing and gaming

Soccer, Table tennis, Snooker/pool, Real estate, Cooking, Family

Traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym

Spending time with family and friends, watching tv, working out

Crochet, yoga, crossword puzzles, theater, outdoor concerts, cooking and trying new food!

Watching baseball, weightlifting, cooking, hiking, skiing and spending time at the beach, hanging out with friends and family, trying new breweries.

Starting new hobbies, vlogging, drinking bubble tea, and perusing the aisles of Dollar Tree

Music; playing various instruments, video games, exploring new restaurants and breweries in Philly and spending time with my wife, Sylvie, and my dog, Teddy.

DC sports, spending time with family, and the outdoors.

Spending time with family, friends, & my dog, Bubbles! Relaxing down the shore, staying active, trying new Philly food spots, over-caffeinating and yapping!

Comedy, pets, yoga

Trying a new restaurant, spending time with my family, reading a good book

Being active, practicing reformer Pilates, playing sports (bonus points if outside), cooking, writing, painting, trying new restaurants and spending my October Sundays watching football.

Arsenal, F1, going to the gym, my cat Chai, hiking, food, COIN

Spending time with my growing family, fishing, hiking, sports, working out, and reading books about history and historical figures.

Getting my hopes up for Philly sports, pick-up basketball, lacrosse, Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time outdoors.

Fitness, Snowboarding, Movies, Traveling, Food

Anything outdoors (Poconos outdoorsman through and through), running, weight training, sports, skiing, quality family time, dogs (ask me about my mini-Australian shepherd).

Hanging out with my 2 kitties, cooking and wine, traveling, reality TV, spending time with my coresidents outside of work :)

I enjoy cycling, competitive video games, watching movies and TV shows, traveling, exploring new technologies, and trying new restaurants with friends.

Rock Climbing, Hiking, Watersports, Video Games, Pets, Concerts

My cat Samantha, long distance running, gym, gaming

Board games, bowling, enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family and friends

Baking, drinking tea, visiting museums, attending opera, and classical music concerts, and old Hollywood movies

Interior design, DIY projects/party planning, iced lattes, reality TV, traveling, Eagles football (Go Birds), trying new restaurants and searching for the perfect martini, hanging out with my cat named Watson (s/o Clemson football), and most importantly spending time with my family especially my fiance, nieces, and nephew.

Love to sing and play guitar, stock investing

Scary movies, cats, volunteering at church, arts and crafts, reading in the park, karaoke, hiking, dive bars

I love to sing karaoke, play tennis, binge watch 90s sitcoms, and try new restaurants with my sister.

Indoor Plants, RPG Video Games, Cats, Exploring new restaurants

Dog agility, kayaking, drinking boba, eating hot pot, finding good deals at Costco

Dance, Traveling, Water skiing, Art, Embroidery

Painting, watching movies, reading, going to museums, and trying new restaurants.

Fishing, gardening and archery.

Spending time with my wife and our dog, George. Training jiujitsu and lifting weights in my home gym.

Making miniature art, learning about Philly sports, binge watching shows, and taking naps!

Coffee shop hopping, crocheting, yoga, exploring the food scene in Philly, swimming, the NYT mini crossword, concerts, travel

My name is Bella Lipkin. I grew up in Michigan (Go Blue!) with a younger brother. I attended Vanderbilt University and studied molecular and cellular biology, with minors in psychology and Spanish. Before medical school I worked as a medical assistant and Spanish interpreter. My interest in public health and health equity drew me to GW for medical school, where I completed a scholarly concentration in Community and Urban Health. I am passionate about all aspects of plastic surgery, and am especially interested in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and gender affirmation. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, playing volleyball, rock climbing, hiking, painting, and hosting game nights.

Spending time with my dog and husband, lifting weights, trying new food, making coffee, and sailing

Traveling, outdoors, scuba diving and photography.

Cooking new and elaborate recipes, long walks with podcasts and audiobooks, travel, cats, and "little treats"

Soccer, weightlifting, reading thrifting, collecting sneakers, cooking/baking, hiking and trying new restaurants, photography and music

Peloton! I love to cycle! I also like to workout and enjoy stand-up comedy, dancing, singing, and spending time with my friends.

Travelling, passionately arguing sports, history, comedy, and adventures that keep the heart racing.

Cooking, hiking, traveling, my plants, and exploring Philly neighborhoods

Hiking, cooking, watching Minnesota sports, and playing with my dogs Joey and Sammich

I love to workout, draw, take pretty pictures, annoy my siblings, and play video games.

I enjoy trying different restaurants, watching football, and hanging out with friends and family.

Feeding the raging extrovert in me by hanging out with friends and family, reading and exploring new restaurants in Philly!

First-Person Drone Pilot, music, 3-D printing, tabletop gaming and exploring new restaurants and tour city spots

Woodworking, loudspeaker and audio design, tennis, weightlifting, hiking, mixing music, obsessing over the intricacies of coffee, and falling into YouTube black holes only to emerge with a random, new, esoteric hobby

I love trying new restaurants in Philly, baking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with my cat!

I enjoy cooking, baking, and reading.

Running (at least trying to), photography, cooking, the outdoors, browsing Facebook Marketplace, quality time with fiancé, family and friends

Traveling, Trying new restaurants, Binging Netflix & Reality TV, Word puzzles

reading, cooking, spending time with my family and our dog

Soccer, basketball, golf, Philly sports, beach, trying new food

Enjoying live music, sporting events, and trying new restaurants

Video games, board games, games and European football

Weightlifting, Muay Thai, Meditation, Spooky Season, BBQ/Smoking Meats, Content Creation, Event Planning, Freestyle Dance, Music Festivals, Tennis, Anime, Karaoke, Autism, Effortless Synchrony In Relationships, Enthusiasm, Curiosity, Self-Exploration, Savory & Spicy Foods :]

Video games, Anime, K Dramas, Running, Cooking, Foodie

Cooking, exploring Philly, finding the best restaurants

Basketball, my dog Brody, Poker, Watching TV

Basketball, Football, Weightlifting, Traveling, Cars

Spending time with my family, golf, breweries, and more recently fishing.

Reading, playing sports, singing, and baking.

Baking, baseball, and my two adorable kitties!!

Diehard Philadelphia sports fan (Go Birds), live music, cooking, exercising, finding the best fried pickle in the world.

Cooking, fitness, watching horror movies

ALL things eating and cooking, hanging with my dog in a body of water, running away to other countries with a backpack, yoga/lifting and wheel throwing.

Gardening, painting, drawing

Sports and Music

Basketball/Weightlifting

Being outdoors, running, working on my vacation vlog, looking at my plants, planning group activities

Live music, reading, travel

Playing fetch with my cat Pickle, napping in various places, starting projects I may or may not finish such as woodworking, block printing, etc.

I enjoy watching movies, golfing, playing basketball, reading, traveling with my wife, and relaxing with my dog.

Travel, hand building ceramics, hosting dinner parties, cooking, and spending time with friends and family

Cooking, watching movies, painting, reading.

My name is Mauricio Downer Jr., but everyone calls me Mau. I was born in Queens, New York, and raised in Panama for a few years before returning to New York. I attended St. John's University for undergrad, where I majored in chemistry. Before medical school, I worked many jobs: I was a chemistry professor, nurse's aide, cook at Buffalo Wild Wings, bartender, chef, and I even started a tutoring company called "Not YourAverageChemist." During medical school, I created an initiative called "Operation Diversify Plastics," which focuses on introducing the world of plastic surgery to underrepresented students and those without a home program. Before graduating, I completed a year of research at Stanford University, serving as a research fellow in the Hagey Regenerative Medicine Lab. I am passionate about all aspects of plastic surgery, including microsurgery, cosmetics, mentorship, breast reconstruction, and more. I like to say I'm an open book. For fun, I love coming up with new recipes to cook; I can really lose myself in the kitchen.

Legos, puzzles, drawing/painting, arts & crafts.

Getting active (running, hiking, lifting, etc.), spending time outdoors, coffee-making, and cooking.

Cooking

Reading, baking, playing piano, hiking

Pickleball, soccer, trying new restaurants, house music

Enjoy basketball and tennis. Also love traveling to new countries.

Baking, traveling, running, working out, painting, puzzles

Philly Sports, the beach, hiking, and camping.

Committing to the bit, avid culture consumer, ice cream connoisseur, wiener dog papa.

Snowboarding, golf, tennis, Philadelphia sports, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my dog.

Traveling, spending time with family, playing with my dog

I was interested in medicine from an early age and found myself drawn to surgery while working in an anatomy lab at the University of Minnesota. I earned my BA in Physiology and spent two gap years as an anatomy teaching assistant and scribe before starting medical school at the University of Wisconsin in 2020. As part of the TRIUMH (Training in Urban Medicine and Public Health) program in medical school, I integrated community engagement, public health, advocacy, and leadership into my clinical training. I discovered plastic surgery during my 3rd year and fell in love with the unique tools and skills the specialty has to restore quality of life for patients. Shortly thereafter, I completed my Master of Public Health with a focus on intersections between plastic surgery and public health. My clinical interests include breast reconstruction, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery and global surgery. I am also passionate about advancing health equity and mentorship in the field. Outside of work, you can find me celebrating movement through running, roller blading and dancing, enjoying the sun rise or set, eating a sweet treat, and creating memories with family and friends.

Spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking and traveling

Spending time with loved ones, musical theater, board games, playing my instruments

Spending time with my family and friends, lacrosse, rock climbing, Michigan Football, cooking, baking, playing in sports leagues, cuddling with my cat, exploring local coffee shops.

Philly sports, cooking/baking, long walks in Philly, my puppy Olive

I love spending time with friends and family. Love hiking and traveling, going to concerts, and exploring more of Philly!

Exploring Philly, hiking, National Parks, tennis

Baking & cake decorating, hiking, game nights, exploring new places!

Spending time with my family and friends, football, Philly sports, swimming, exploring new restaurants, going to the gym, taking walks around the city, believing I could win Survivor, and a huge Game of Thrones fan (have seen 9 times and counting).

Caring for my house plants, video games, coffee