Candra Dodd, MD
Hometown: Chesterfield, Virginia
Medical School: St. George’s University School Of Medicine
What drew you to the program: A strong female presence that is also very caring and family oriented, and the chance to give back to underserved populations.
Fun Fact: I am really bad with directions and geography. So bad that I use GPS to get around my hometown where I lived the majority of my life.
Devika Gupta, DO
Hometown: Farmingdale, NY
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew you to the program: As a fourth year medical student, I did an audition rotation at Capital Health and could very quickly picture myself working here. As a Long Island native who did all my schooling near Philadelphia, I realized my ideal location was somewhere right in between these two large metropolitan areas so Mercer County fit perfectly. I was drawn to the diverse patient population, the strong female leadership, the amazing residents, and the emphasis on women's health and community medicine.
Fun Fact: I am an avid dancer who enjoys choreographing and teaching classes when I get the chance.
Idiata Iredia, MD
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
What drew you to the program: I was drawn to this program because of the strong representation of women in medicine, the diversity of the faculty and residents, and the patient population in the Trenton area.
Fun Fact: My original legal name was Rainbow prior to my mother changing it.
Mary Anne Mendes, MD
Hometown: North Plainfield, NJ
Medical School: St. George's University Medical School
What drew you to the program: I was very impressed and excited to be part of a program led by women physicians. It was also very important for me to stay local to be near family.
Fun Fact: I am a self-taught professional makeup artist and hairstylist and was on a few TV shows including TLC's "A Wedding Story." I am a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and aim to one day earn my black belt.
Jismy Varkey, DO
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew you to the program: I really liked the strong female leadership involved in the program as well as the emphasis on women's health and service to the community.
Fun Fact: In 5th grade, I met Prince Charles and Lady Camilla on a field trip to the Liberty Bell!
Nyesha White, DO
Hometown: Willingboro, NJ
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew you to the program: I wanted to be at a program close to home that felt like home. The program’s emphasis on resident wellness, empowering the community and creative didactics made me confident that this would be a supportive learning environment.
Fun Fact: I love crafting and food is my love language.