Suburban Community Hospital Celebrates Residency Graduation: Twelve Physicians Ready to Begin Their Medical Careers

Philadelphia PA (07/12/2025) - On June 19, Suburban Community Hospital proudly honored its Class of 2025 resident physician graduates during a formal ceremony held at the Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. Twelve dedicated physicians successfully completed three years of rigorous training at the hospital and are now poised to embark on their professional journeys in medicine.

The ceremony commenced with inspiring speeches from Michael Motte, CEO of both Suburban Community Hospital and Lower Bucks Hospital, and Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. The graduates were recognized for their hard work and commitment to patient care through various awards. Tony and Ernie Talone presented the Doctor Ernest Talone Intern of the Year Award, while Dr. Ashley Miller and Dr. Mathew Mathew awarded the Resident of the Year Award. Dr. Bell presented the Steven Betz Intern of the Year Award, and residents also chose the Teaching Resident of the Year and the Michael Schorr Teaching Faculty of the Year Awards, presented by Dr. Athul Raj and Dr. Carl Hariraj.

The graduates of the Class of 2025 include:

Family Medicine:

- Christian Zhang, DO: Patient First, Maryland

- Marilyn Le, DO: Outpatient primary care, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, NJ

- Camron Daghigh, DO: Stoll Medical Group, Philadelphia, PA

- Jeffrey Berg, DO: Primary care sports medicine fellowship, Penn State University Park

Internal Medicine:

- Muhammad Atif Ameer, MD: East Carolina University, Hospitalist

- Nimi Patel, MD: UNC General Hospital, Hospitalist

- Chakradhar Chandrupatla, MD: Phoenixville Hospital, Hospitalist

- Janaki Devara, MD: Tower Health Reading, Hospitalist

Preliminary Medicine:

- Sanika Patil, MD: Hartford Healthcare, Radiology Residency Program (PGY2)

- Moumita Chakraborty, MD: Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Family Medicine Program (PGY2)

- Kaushalendra Tripathi, MD: White River Health, Internal Medicine Program (PGY2)

- Adnan Aslam, MD: Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine Program (PGY2)

Residency is a critical phase of graduate medical training, wherein residents practice medicine under the close supervision of attending physicians. Successful completion of a residency program is essential for obtaining a medical license in the United States.

"It is a great honor to participate in the graduation ceremony of our residency program," said Michael Motte. "Over the years, this program has been integral in reducing health disparities by increasing access to quality medical care in the community. I have witnessed the remarkable growth of these residents, and I am excited to see them flourish in their future endeavors."

Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Today marks a significant milestone not only for these graduates but also for the communities they will serve. The dedication and resilience these residents have shown during their training are truly commendable. As they move forward in their careers, I have no doubt they will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of their patients."

The residency program at Suburban Community Hospital provides a comprehensive learning environment through various settings, including hospitals, ambulatory care, emergency departments, and specialized rotations. Residents receive training in a wide range of specialties, including pediatrics, behavioral health, wound care, podiatry, cardiology, geriatrics, dermatology, gynecology, obstetrics, general surgery, orthopedics, nephrology, urology, and pulmonology.

"You are leaving Suburban Community Hospital today having made countless memories together," remarked Dr. Mathew Mathew, Chief Medical Officer and Internal Medicine Program Director of Roxborough Memorial Hospital, during his speech. "You have endured long hours and sleepless nights, often away from your loved ones, but today you stand as graduates, and that is a remarkable achievement."

As residency training is required for physicians in the U.S., each year, the program attracts numerous applicants who seek accredited graduate medical education. Following a rigorous selection process, applicants are matched with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

The Suburban Community Hospital Residency Program, which has trained both Osteopathic and Allopathic physicians, boasts a rich history of collaboration with esteemed universities in the Philadelphia region. Residents benefit from exposure to a diverse patient population, gaining invaluable experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Looking ahead, the residency program will continue to operate under Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a part of Prime Healthcare. This transition strengthens the program's commitment to medical excellence and reinforces the hospital's mission to train the next generation of physicians. The program will continue to offer Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Preliminary Medicine tracks.

To learn more about the Roxborough Memorial Hospital Residency Program, visit https://roxboroughmemorial.com/our-services/residency-program/ .

###

About Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.

For more information, visit roxboroughmemorial.com and connect with us on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roxborough-memorial-hospital/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoxboroughMemorialHospital

X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/RoxboroughMemo1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxboroughmemorialhospital/

Contact

Michelle Aliprantis, MBA

Regional Director of Marketing and Communications

Office: 215.785.9817

MAliprantis@primehealthcare.com