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Lei Alena Dagat, DO
PGY3
A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, MO
Dr. Dagat was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the US with her family when she was 8 years old. She spent her formative years in the Midwest, completing her undergraduate and medical school degrees in Missouri. After graduating from ATSU-KCOM, residency took her travels to the north. When she has free time, she enjoys road trips to nearby cities and spending time outdoors hiking at state parks. She also believes in the saying, “Good food equals a good mood” and is always looking forward to checking out all the fun restaurants and good eats in Lancaster.
Baasma Khan, DO
PGY 3
University of the Incarnate World School of Osteopathic Medicine
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Khan was born and raised in Chicago and attended medical school in San Antonio, TX. She has enjoyed experiencing different regions. On her days off, you can always find her eating her favorite meal of the day: brunch. She loves sunny days, aesthetic coffee shops, and bubble tea.
Justin VanDerMolen, DO
PGY3
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Originating from New York, Dr. VanDerMolen attended undergraduate at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, as well as the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. He and his wife, a native Pennsylvanian, enjoy cooking and grilling together. Justin can be found cruising on his motorcycle, going on walks with his wife, and cheering for the Yankees and Patriots.
Sara Henderson, DO
PGY 2
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Pomona, CA
Monika Koirala, DO
PGY 2
Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Koirala was born in Kathmandu, Nepal where she lived for 10 years before moving to Northern Virginia. She did her undergraduate in Virginia and moved to Kansas City for medical school. She continued her clerkships in Florida before starting residency here in Pennsylvania. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being outside in nature, making new recipes and checking out local eats, and assigning “vibes” to her experiences.
Christopher Sommer, DO
PGY 2
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Glendale, AZ
Dr. Sommer was born and raised in Central PA, where he also attended undergrad at Penn State. After graduating he went on to pursue a MS in Biology from Chatham University and moving to Phoenix for medical school at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. When he isn't on weekend call, you can find him watching his Nittany Lions take on the Big 10.
Min Ji Bae, DO
PGY 1
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradenton, FL
Dr. Bae was born in South Korea and raised in Glendale, Arizona. She completed her undergraduate degree in Pittsburgh, PA and attended medical school in Bradenton, Fl. On her days off, you can find her exploring new restaurants, cooking, and binge-watching shows.
Dat Le, DO
PGY 1
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Le works at UPMC hospital Lititz. His blurb and life are a work in progress.
Rebecca Wong, DO
PGY 1
Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Wong was born in Pennsylvania and spent her formative years in Hawaii. She completed undergraduate and master’s at New York University and medical school at Kansas City University before returning to Pennsylvania for residency. When she isn’t traversing the halls of the hospital, she enjoys discovering local food spots with her husband and planning her next road trip to nearby cities. Fun fact- she was born into the UPMC family while her father was completing his own residency!
Resident and Fellow Salary and Benefits Information
Dawn Steffy
GME Academic Manager, UPMC Lititz
Phone: 717-625-5668
steffydm@upmc.edu
