Meet Resident Marilyn Le

College of Osteopathic Medicine:

PCOM Philadelphia 

Other Education:

University of Pennsylvania 

Residency Program:

Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, PA 

Why did you choose this residency program?

When I auditioned at Suburban, I could really see the family feel among the residents and attendings. We also play various games during didactics for team building or board prep to make it more fun and enjoyable. I also wanted to stay in Pennsylvania to be close to family. 

Why did you choose family medicine?

I enjoy caring for patients of all age groups and seeing a variety of things on a daily basis. I know I will not be bored in family medicine. I hope to incorporate women's health, OMT, joint injections, and aesthetics in my future practice. 

What is a typical day like in your life as a resident?

As a second-year resident, hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. either seeing my own patients in the clinic or learning at an elective rotation. After seeing patients, I check my inbox and call back patients with any urgent messages or lab results and try to complete as many notes as I can. When I get home, I make dinner and then watch TV with my husband and play with my son. 

What do you like to do in your time outside of residency?

Cook, jog, travel,  try new restaurants, spend time with my husband and son 

Why did you volunteer to join the Resident Council?

To meet fellow residents from other programs, to promote family medicine to students, and to strengthen my leadership skills 

What is your one word of advice to students?

Flexibility 

When was the first time you realized you wanted to be a physician?

I realized I wanted to be a physician around my early teens when I learned I had an elder brother who passed away a few days after birth.  

If you could meet one famous dead person, who would it be?

Susan B. Anthony. Without her, women might not be able to vote. 

What would you title an autobiography or memoir?

"Don't give up." I was a nontraditional medical student. I worked as a medical assistant for five years before applying to medical school. During that time, I studied and took the MCATs multiple times and had to repeat Chemistry and Physics. I  had a lot of self-doubt about my grades and getting into medical school. To anyone who wants to become a doctor, believe in yourself and work hard. Don't ever give up. You never know until you try. You might regret it if you don't.