AHN Saint Vincent Hospital officially welcomed the newest classes of resident physicians in its Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Programs during its annual White Coat Ceremonies, a tradition symbolizing the start of their medical careers in Erie.

The Family Medicine Residency Program held its ceremony Wednesday at the hospital’s McGarvey Learning Center, while the Emergency Medicine Residency Program celebrated earlier this month.

Hospital leadership and faculty shared words of encouragement as the residents were presented with their white coats, a symbol of compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

“The White Coat Ceremony is more than just receiving a garment; it signifies a deep commitment to our patients and the community,” said Dr. Chris Clark, President of AHN Saint Vincent. “This marks the start of a transformative journey, one where our residents learn, grow, and dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality, compassionate care with empathy and unwavering dedication.”

New Family Medicine Residents:

   •Dr. Alexandra Berezan

   •Dr. Macy Carder

   •Dr. Hanna Ermesjo

   •Dr. Vijaya Konakanchi

   •Dr. Danyah Nadim

   •Dr. Kathryn Rudd

New Emergency Medicine Residents:

   •Dr. Emily Bosler

   •Dr. Alexander Callow

   •Dr. Ronith Chakraborty

   •Dr. Emily Frack

   •Dr. Claire Helmick

   •Dr. Noman Khurshid

Following the ceremonies, residents, families, and faculty gathered for a reception to celebrate the milestone and the beginning of their training at AHN Saint Vincent.