Current Residents
Class of 2025 / PGY - 4
Timothy Blackwell, D.O.
Undergraduate: Lafayette CollegeMedical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Transitional Year at Jefferson Health New Jersey
Hobbies/Interests/Interests: Golfing, Basketball, Surfing, Fishing, Hiking, Traveling, Giants/Yankees
What I like about the program: I like the close proximity to New York City and the pathologies seen in such a diverse area. I also like how all the residents get along with each other so well.
Graduation Year: 2025
PGY4
Margaret Chou, M.D.
Undergraduate: Columbia UniversityMedical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Previous Training: Preliminary Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, yoga/pilates, calligraphy
What I like about the program: The warmth of all the people - my co-residents, attendings, and staff. Also the proximity to NYC, my friends, and family.
Graduation Year: 2025
PGY4
Prem Patel, D.O.
Undergraduate: Villanova UniversityMedical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic of Medicine
Previous Training: West Suburban Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Football, Hiking, Cooking
What I like about the program: I enjoy working with my fellow residents and attendings. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. I also enjoy the diverse patient population, which adds to a fantastic learning environment.
Graduation Year: 2025
PGY4
Class of 2026 / PGY - 3
Nicholas Berry, M.D.
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Previous Training: Preliminary Medicine at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Landscape photography, table tennis, pickleball, college football
What I like about the program: We have the opportunity to serve various patient populations, and the attendings and co-residents are invested in resident education. I also enjoy being near NYC for both professional and personal reasons.
PGY3
Kathleen Jedruszczuk, D.O.
Undergraduate: CUNY Hunter College
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Forest Hill Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: kickboxing, painting, traveling, hiking
What I like about the program: The program's environment is very supportive and positive. I like the well-rounded training and great exposure to diverse patient populations/pathologies.
PGY3
Vandan Patel, D.O.
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Transitional Year at ECHN Manchester Memorial Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, Basketball, Hiking, Traveling, Yankees/Knicks/Giants
What I like about the program: The diverse patient population, exceptional attendings, and camaraderie amongst residents make Palisades Medical Center a great place to train.
PGY3
Class of 2027 / PGY - 2
Claudia Green, D.O.
Undergraduate: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Transitional Year at Sampson Regional Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my daughter and husband. Trying new restaurants in NYC. Baking cookies. Peloton classes. Meditation. Being outside.
What I like about the program: The faculty and my co-residents make it such a great environment to learn. We have a great didactics curriculum and lots of really good lecturers. I love our Friday resident clinic days, we get a chance to learn together and often see interesting cases!
Residency expected Graduation Year: 2027
PGY2
Jeff Nguyen, D.O.
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Alameda Health System Highland Hospital Oakland
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, cooking, coffee, climbing, plants, fantasy football, live music, Japanese anime
What I like about the program: I like the diversity in the patient population and within the residency program! The schedule and training is well balanced. And I love being adjacent to NYC!
Residency expected Graduation Year: 2027
PGY2
Subhapradha “Subha” Rangarajan, D.O., MBA
Undergraduate: Mumbai University, India, The Ohio State University, Ohio
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences COMP, Pomona, California
Previous Training:Loma Linda University Health, California
Hobbies/Interests: Parenting (more like a second full time job). In (what seems like) another life, it was photography, reading fiction, and jewelry making.
What I like about the program: Immersivity of the program, diversity of patient population, and a sense of community amongst the residents. Northeastern seasons (just a few hours drive to experience the best fall colors!)
Residency expected Graduation Year:2027
PGY2