Katie Berenbaum Szanton 

Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergrad: Williams College
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Interests/hobbies: cooking, taking long walks, knitting (not very well), and traveling!
Medical interests: general internal medicine
Why Maine Medical Center: My husband is a Portland native, and I had heard great things about the program at MMC.

Kristen Bartlett 

Hometown: Bow, New Hampshire
Undergrad: Boston University
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Interests/hobbies: I love anything outdoors - particularly deep sea fishing. I also enjoy hiking, yoga and running. I'm also an amateur baker and recently made my first two four-tiered wedding cakes for friends!
Medical interests: Women's health, disparities in health care, quality improvement
Why Maine Medical Center: I loved the supportive and collaborative culture of Maine Med. It doesn't hurt that the city of Portland has much to offer in terms of culinary delights, and is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty.
If I was not a doctor, I'd be a...fisherwoman and/or a baker.

Elizabeth "Libby" Mazzeo 

Hometown: Waterville, ME
Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Seeing live music any chance I get and being outdoors! Skiing in the winter and on the water in the summer. Singing, fitness and horseback riding!
Favorite place in Maine: The Mid-coast area, Hope/Camden where I spent summers working as a summer camp counselor when I was younger and Rockland where my family kept our sailboat!
Medical interests: Hospital Medicine, Medical Education, Social Determinants of Health.
What did you do before medical school? I lived in Boston and worked as a Medical Assistant/Office coordinator for a small outpatient Internal Medicine Office.
Why Maine Medical Center: The people and the community, combined with the diverse patient population and emphasis on education. Not to mention when I came for my rotation/interview day if felt like coming home!
If I wasn't a doctor, I would be... On stage singing and performing!
Favorite restaurant in Portland: How do you choose just one?! Probably, Boda, yummm.

Adriana Eurich Nadeau 

Hometown: Millinocket, ME
Undergraduate: University of New England
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Yoga, mountain biking, hiking, cooking, exploring new restaurants, travel adventures, taking care of my plants
Favorite place in Maine: Duck Cove on Moosehead Lake
Medical interests: General internal medicine, rural medicine, and primary care
Favorite Maine activity: Exploring the outdoors with my husband, weekends at camp, and being a “foodie” in Portland.
Personal goals: Become a great physician delivering compassionate care, live in a small community in Maine, someday have goats, chickens and a garden, and always remain a curious learner.
Why Maine Medical Center: I spent most of my fourth year at MMC and knew I wanted to stay in Maine after residency. For me, Maine Med was an easy choice. The people are amazing, and the faculty are extremely welcoming and passionate about their careers. I love taking care of Mainers from all over the state, and being the state’s only level one tertiary hospital, we essentially care for all of Maine! Living in Portland is a huge bonus.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an… Goat farmer—holding goat yoga sessions and making goat cheese.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Depends on what I’m in the mood for! An ideal day would consist of Tandem for coffee and breakfast, enjoying a sandwich from the Other Side Delicatessen on the western prom for lunch, and Pai Men Miyake for dinner.

Cashel O'Brien 

Hometown: Weymouth, MA
Undergraduate: Trinity College Dublin
Medical School: University of New England
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, dance, yoga and being outside!
Favorite Maine activity: Kayaking in Casco Bay
Medical interests: Cardiology
Why Maine Medical Center: Community atmosphere with wonderful people
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Little Giant

Jenna Ptaschinski, M.D. 

Hometown: Beaver Dam, WI
Undergraduate: Davidson College, Davidson NC
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests / Hobbies: Indoor/beach volleyball, kayaking, hiking, gardening, card/board games (cribbage and sheepshead!), wine
Medical interests: Hospital medicine, rural medicine
Why Maine Medical Center: Center: I had a great experience when I came to visit on my interview day. The residents and staff were kind and welcoming, and I also liked the smaller class sizes at a tertiary care center. I’m excited to learn with a supportive community of faculty and residents!< /p>

Nicole Rebusi 

Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate: New York University
Medical School: Central Michigan University
Interests / Hobbies: Soccer, Tennis, Reading, Film/TV, Music, Yoga, Goldendoodles, Hiking, Coffee
Favorite place in Maine: Willard Beach during Off-leash dog hours
Medical interests: General Medicine with specialty interest in Cardiology
Favorite weekend destination: NYC!
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking, Dog Beaches/parks, Restaurants, Breweries
Why Maine Medical Center: I had an incredible time during an away rotation at MMC as a medical student. The work environment was wonderful and I knew that I would receive great training here. After living in Michigan for four years, I was ready to move back to the East Coast. I wanted to live and work in a location that had the convenience, cuisine, and liveliness of a city, as well as easy access to the outdoors. So far, Portland has exceeded all expectations.

Rob Spetrini 

Hometown: Saunderstown, Rhode Island
Undergraduate: University of Maryland – College Park
Medical School: University of New England COM
Interests / Hobbies: Music, Boxing, Snowboarding and hitting the beach!
Favorite place in Maine: Portland
Medical interests: I’m interested in pursuing a subspecialty that combines inpatient care with preventative medicine
Favorite Maine activity: The beach!
Why Maine Medical Center: After attending medical school in Maine and completing rotations at Maine Medical Center, I did not want to leave. The institution’s focus on resident education and development of critical thinking skills make this program unique. Not only that, but the residents and people that make up Maine Medical Center made me feel so at home which made me want to continue my career in Portland.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an…really bad, but enthusiastic chef.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: There’s too many to pick, but Empire is in my top 3.

Kiana Vakil-Gilani 

Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Yoga, Cross-country Skiing, Fly fishing
Favorite place in Maine: Prouts Neck
Medical interests: Hospital Medicine, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases
Favorite weekend destination: Sisters, Oregon
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking
What did you do before medical school? Moved abroad to learn Spanish; worked as a research assistant in a rheumatology clinic; and obtained my Masters in Public Health (biostatistics and epidemiology) at OHSU
Personal goals: Maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle during residency.
Why Maine Medical Center: During my sub-internship last year I was blown away by the quality of the faculty at Maine Medical. I also fell in love with the city.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an... artist!
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Pai Men Miyake

Pasquale "Joe" Marotta 

Hometown: Norwalk, CT
Undergrad: Boston College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Hiking, Running, Soccer, New England Patriots
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Cardiology
Favorite weekend destination: White mountains!
What did you do before medical school? Before medical school, I spent 2 years working in an autonomic nerve lab. It allowed me invaluable patient experience which confirmed my interest in adult medicine.
Personal goals: Complete a marathon by the end of residency, try all the restaurants in Portland.
Why Maine Medical Center: After moving to Maine for medical school, I fell in love with the overall culture and people. Moreover, during school I spent time doing research at Maine Medical Center as well as a few clinical rotations. During all of these experiences, I found a supportive learning environment nurturing for resident physicians. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to complete my internal medicine training!

Annie Liu 

Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Undergrad: Stonehill College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Painting, fishing, and eating local foods
Favorite place in Maine: Fortunes Rock
Medical interests:Pain management
Why Maine Medical Center: Center: Having lived in Maine for medical school, Maine Med was an easy decision. I wanted a supportive residency program and Maine Med has been so welcoming since day one. Being the primary hospital that serves southern Maine was clinically important for me. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s so close to the water and there are plenty of microbreweries in the area!
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Sur Lie

Matt Clark 

Hometown: Mount Sinai, NY
Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Cooking, photography, spending time with my wife, son, and Bernese Mountain Dog.
Favorite place in Maine: Camden
Medical interests: General Internal Medicine. Clinical Reasoning. Hospital Medicine. Infectious Diseases. Antibiotic Stewardship.
Why Maine Medical Center: As a student, I was struck by Maine Medical Center’s commitment to clinical and academic excellence. I wanted to be part of an institution with a strong culture of learning. It was obvious that people were proud to work for Maine Medical Center, and this was reflected by the residents and faculty in the Internal Medicine Department. I felt welcomed as student and as an applicant – I knew this was where I wanted to train. Also, MMC’s location is perfect: small waterfront city with all the benefits of Maine’s beautiful outdoors only minutes away.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Marine Biologist
Favorite restaurant(s) in Portland: Central Provisions, Street & Co., Piccolo. Anywhere, really – Portland’s restaurants are outstanding. My favorite restaurant in Maine is Primo in Rockland.

Andrew Lapham, M.D. 

Hometown: Nottingham, NH
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: guitar, backpacking, running
Favorite place in Maine: Baxter State Park for the wilderness, Portland for the culture (and food!)
Medical interests: Primary care, clinical reasoning
Favorite weekend destination: The White Mountains
Favorite Maine activity:Common Ground Country Fair
What did you do before medical school? 2 years as a lab tech in glycobiology research; 2 years as a medical assistant in Elk Grove, CA, hiked the Appalachian Trail
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Salvage BBQ
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a... research scientist
Why Maine Medical Center: Emphasis on clinical reasoning in education and academics, friendly and supportive culture

Nicole McCann 

Hometown: Trenton, ME
Undergrad: Smith College
Medical School: University of Virginia
Interests/hobbies: Going to the beach with my son
Favorite place in Maine: Mount Desert Island
Medical interests: Geriatrics, palliative care, health care advocacy
What did you do before medical school: I worked a pathology lab as a histologist
Why Maine Medical Center: I wanted to be at an academic medical center with strong mentorship and research opportunities while also moving closer to my family.
If I wasn't a doctor, I'd be a... Crazy dog lady (like own a barn and rescue ALL the dogs).
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Enio’s Eatery in South Portland

 

Kristen Baum

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: fitness, playing and watching sports, hiking, skiing, fishing, traveling/adventuring playing cards, playing yard games
Favorite Food/restaurant in Portland: Went to Empire for the first time and it knocked my socks off
Favorite Movie(s): Heavyweights
If I were not a doctor I would be: a back up dancer for Beyonce
Medical interests: Everything, very undecided still
Favorite place in Maine: Hope, Maine its where my family’s camp is :)
Why MMC: The teaching at the hospital, the hospitalists and the residents were all above and beyond. Also Portland Maine is a great little city with ocean and mountains surrounding it.

 

Mike DeLucia

Hometown: Norwich VT
Undergraduate: Middlebury
Medical School: Tufts /MMC
Interests / Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, Frisbee, gardening, hanging out w baby daughter
Favorite place in Maine: Really hard to choose – Baxter vs Acadia vs Bigelows and Flagstaff Lake
Medical interests: General IM
Favorite weekend destination: White mountains for camping/hiking
Why Maine Medical Center: Family is here
Celebrity I most resemble: A smaller version of Eli Manning
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Salvage BBQ, preferably with Celtics game on

 

Jessica Evans

Hometown: Van Buren, ME
Undergraduate: Bowdoin College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: spending time with my family and dog, hiking, reading, live music, trying new restaurants
Favorite place in Maine: any of the dog-friendly beaches and trails throughout Maine
Medical interests: hospital medicine, pulmonary/critical care, cardiology
Favorite weekend destination: my family’s camp on Long Lake in Aroostook County
What did you do before medical school: worked as an EMT, completed a Master’s in Medical Science at BU, did research at Boston Children’s, and worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA
Personal goals: Be the best mom, wife, and doctor I can be and continually strive for balance among those roles
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Harvesting potatoes in the County during middle/high school, and picking rocks out of the potato fields during planting season each spring! Probably qualifies as craziest, best, AND worst job
Why Maine Medical Center: I completed my 3rd and 4th year clerkships here and felt right at home. Residents and faculty were so welcoming, accomplished, and happy. I love that MMC has both a community and academic focus with the opportunity to teach medical students. As a lifelong Mainer I couldn’t imagine a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… teacher or social worker
Favorite restaurant in Portland: So many to choose from but I love Scales, Street & Co and Empire to name a few!

 

Ross Heinrich

Hometown: Albion, Maine
Undergraduate: Liberty University
Medical School: University of New England
Interests / Hobbies: Dirt Biking through Maine’s trails, listening to and playing country music, fishing, and last but not least, mini golf
Favorite place in Maine: Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Medical interests: Heart Rhythm and Arrhythmias, Cardiac Imaging, Pancreatitis
Favorite weekend destination: Any lake in Maine is always a great place to be on the weekend.
Favorite Maine activity: Fishing off Maine’s coast
Why Maine Medical Center: The quality of the educators at this hospital combined with the supportive atmosphere really makes Maine Med a one-of-a-kind place. The leadership genuinely cares about the well-being of the residents and their overall success. There is such a strong culture of growth and community that I couldn’t think of a better place to train.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Flatbread Company

 

Andrew Heppe

Undergraduate School: University of Virginia
Medical School: University of New England
Interest/Hobbies: tennis, running, cooking, exploring Maine, making my own nitro cold brew
Favorite Food/restaurant in Portland: Oysters at Eventide (pairs spectacularly with their Negroni Bianco)
Favorite Movie(s): About Time (gotta love a good RomCom)
Favorite Hike: Pond Mountain (The Forks, ME)
Favorite Ski Trail: TBD until winter hits
Favorite Beach: Fortunes Rocks
If I were not a doctor I would be: Realistically, I most likely would have chosen to become a naval helicopter pilot following in the footsteps of my grandpa. But I have always fantasized about being a lobsterman so I could be outside all day, get some physical labor in, and then have lobster practically anytime I want!
Medical interests: Outpatient medicine whether it is in the form of a subspecialty or in primary care. I enjoy building long-term connections with patients whose health, for better or for worse, I can track throughout my career and use as lessons to guide care for my patients moving forward.
Favorite place in Maine: Castine, ME. It is a very charming town in Down East Maine where my grandmother still lives to this day. Whenever I have a chance, I try to sneak up there to see her and take her down in a card game called Spite and Malice.
Why MMC: I’ve always found Maine to have a unique culture you won’t find anywhere else. It has a slower pace of life, an extremely kind community, and a self-identify that is lacking in many other states. The people of Maine are honest and genuine. I wanted to practice in a place where I knew I would connect well with my patients because medicine is not only about treating disease but creating a meaningful relationship with the patient in front of you.

 

Katherine Herrick

Hometown: Centerville, Cape Cod, MA
Undergraduate School: Boston College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Being a beach bum, working my way through the fantastic restaurants and breweries in Portland, home DIY projects, cooking, and bargain hunting. To counteract all those calories, I like to do yoga and explore the Portland waterfront by bike.
Favorite Food/restaurant in Portland: Still new to the city but so far Bayside American Café for brunch (get the cinnamon bun pancakes!) and just recently had a delicious meal and margs at El Corazon Taqueria.
Favorite Movie(s): I love a good comedy. Anything with Will Ferrell (Old School, Step Brothers, The Campaign, Talladega Nights to name a few) is up there on the list.
Favorite Hike: Haven’t had the opportunity to hike yet but I hope to make a trip to Baxter State Park before too long.
If I were not a doctor I would be: political analyst, interior designer, or a personal shopper!
Medical interests: Clinical reasoning (podcast enthusiast), hospital medicine, infectious disease
Favorite place in Maine: My favorite part about Portland so far has been how accessible the natural world is despite being in the city. My favorite places so far have been the beaches – I’ve checked out Scarborough Beach, Higgins Beach, Crescent Beach State Park, and Willard Beach (all within 25 minute drive of Portland) but can’t decide which is my favorite!
Why MMC: It was a combination of the friendly and down-to-earth residents, the vibrancy and livability of the city, the natural beauty of the area, and the outstanding quality of the medical education that drew me to Maine Med. So far, it has exceeded my expectations in all of those areas in addition to the supportiveness of the program leadership. So excited to spend the next 3 years with such an awesome group of people!

 

Gunnar Huffman 

Undergraduate School: St. Bonaventure University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and surfing
Favorite Movie(s): Jojo Rabbit, Maltese Flamingo, The Life Aquatic
Favorite Hike: Old Speck Mountain
Favorite Ski Trail: White Heat
Favorite Beach: Scarborough Beach
If I were not a doctor I would be: Ski coach
Medical interests: Primary care, sports medicine, and rheumatology
Favorite place in Maine: Sugarloaf
Why MMC: I chose the Rural Internal Medicine program because it combines the experience of learning in a large tertiary care hospital with the experience of living and working in a rural community hospital. It provides a perfect balance between rural and urban medicine. I love living in Maine. There aren’t many places where you can spend the morning on the beach and hike in the mountains in the afternoon.

 

Adam Long 

Hometown: Arlington, MA
Undergraduate: Lehigh University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Video games, weightlifting/nutrition, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Hospital medicine, diagnostic reasoning, public/community health, POCUS
Favorite weekend destination: Boothbay Harbor
Favorite Maine activity: Restaurants + cocktails, hiking/biking a close second
What did you do before medical school: MS nutrition at Boston University, well development project in Nicaragua with Engineers Without Borders during college
Personal goals: Become an academic hospitalist, start a community public health initiative, raise a few billion dollars for notable charities and health organizations
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Worst- optometry technician
Why Maine Medical Center: As a non-Maine track Tufts student, I was pleasantly surprised to find that despite being a small program, the faculty and residents matched the academic rigor and intellectual curiosity of much larger programs. My peers and even my advisor waxed poetic about how Maine residents were “the kind of people you would want to hang out with” both at and after work. Also, if you have to work long hours in residency, doing it ocean-side with restaurants and outdoor adventures aplenty doesn’t hurt either.
Celebrity I most resemble: Ryan Reynolds (personality too)
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… professional soccer player
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Tandem Coffee & Bakery
Personal quote: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain

 

Robert Gilbert Michaud Jr. 

Hometown: Limington, ME
Undergraduate: Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track Program
Interests / Hobbies: Exploring new recipes when cooking, kayaking on lakes and occasionally the ocean, snowshoeing with my wife
Favorite place in Maine: Schoodic Point and Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Nephrology and General internal medicine
Favorite Maine activity: Maine Maple Sunday and Common Ground Fair!
What did you do before medical school: I spent 3 months traveling along the coast of Maine as a teaching assistant teaching experiential undergraduate courses in environmental science. My favorite part of this job was spending 3 weeks on a schooner sailing to different islands throughout Casco Bay! After that, I taught anatomy and physiology lab at Saint Joseph’s College and worked as a certified pharmacy technician at Hannaford.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: I worked at a roller skating rink as a rink guard and DJ!
Why Maine Medical Center: Maine is a special state with an amazing community. I have been supported by this community throughout my education and I could not wait to return to give back to this great state. The kindhearted, hardworking people of Maine remind me of my calling to become a physician. I attended Tufts Maine track program and I have always been drawn to Maine Medical Center because of the support provided by all members of the community. Maine Medical Center is also continuously striving for ways to improve and grow, and I am excited to continue my growth with Maine Medical Center.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… field biologist, microbiologist, physicist, or own and manage a bed and breakfast in rural Maine.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: does a coffee shop count!? Definitely Coffee by Design with a Union Square Bagel!
Personal quote: (100 words or less): “It is not supposed to be easy.”

 

Brittany Mohoney

Hometown: Appleton, Wisconsin
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests / Hobbies: Being outside with our Bernese Mountain Dogs, cooking, drinking coffee, yoga, running, and trying not to kill my houseplants
*Medical interests: Hospitalist, Primary care
What did you do before medical school: Developed PCR assays for infectious diseases and did breast cancer research
Why Maine Medical Center: My husband and I wanted to explore a new area during residency but what sealed the deal was Maine Medical’s collegial atmosphere and vast learning opportunities that one can tailor to their interests and goals
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… café owner or maybe a Ben and Jerry’s taste tester

 

Victoria Molina 

Undergraduate: Simmons College
Medical School: University of New England
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, cooking, craft beers, new found love of cross-stitching anatomical organs
Favorite place in Maine: Fortune’s Rock
Medical interests: Hospitalist medicine, critical care, GI
Favorite Maine activity: eating my way through the state
Why Maine Medical Center: MMC was such a supportive and friendly place and Portland is an amazing city to live in. I knew I would get a great education and love my life outside of the hospital as well!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…restaurant owner

 

Julie Rosner

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: Brandeis University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Interests / Hobbies: Photography, houseplants/gardening, Philadelphia sports, live music, perfecting my chocolate chip banana bread recipe.
Favorite place in Maine: Eastern Promenade at sunset
Medical interests: Changes every week! (pulm/cardiology/ID/rheum/?)
What did you do before medical school: Clinical research at the Boston Children’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Center
Personal goals: Be kind and work hard :)
Best Job: Over the summers while in college I worked as an usher at an outdoor music venue – got to see so many great shows.
Why Maine Medical Center: People at Maine Med are SO kind! I was looking for a major academic medical center with a strong emphasis on graduate medical education in a location that is both livable on a resident salary and in a fun location.
Celebrity I most resemble: I’ve gotten Selena Gomez a few times but I don’t quite see it
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… National Geographic photographer (dream big!)

 

Kim Toomire

Hometown: Portsmouth, NH
Undergraduate: Northeastern University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Soccer, running, anything outdoors, cooking
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Hospital Medicine, Adult Congenital Cardiology
Favorite Maine activity: Exploring the outdoors
What did you do before medical school: Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Best job was lifeguard at Water Country in Portsmouth, NH
Why Maine Medical Center: The people. Plus the collegial environment, supportive and engaged faculty, emphasis on education, smaller program size, great location with both mountains and ocean nearby, fun city with so many restaurants, close to family, the list goes on…
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… social worker or biomedical researcher

 

Asha Mohamud

Hometown: Lewiston, Maine
Undergraduate: Bates College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (Maine Track Program)
Interests / Hobbies: Makeup, traveling, hanging out with my nephew Lido
Favorite place in Maine: Hooyo’s house, Crescent Beach
Medical interests: Hospital Medicine, Health disparities/Social determinants of health, Nephrology
Why Maine Medical Center: Maine is home. I am proud to be training in my home state. I started many passion projects as a medical student at MMC. I am happy I can see all of my projects through as a resident.
Personal quote: Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer- Quran 28:24

 

Garrett Baron

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate: Queen’s University
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: TV, movies, gaming, hiking, kayaking, exploring the city and the rest of Maine.
Medical Interests: Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical Education, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Favourite Weekend Destination: Ocean, beaches, hiking in Acadia or the White Mountains, and visiting family up north in Quebec.
Why Maine Medical Center: The people in the great state of Maine and my colleagues here at MMC have all chosen to live and work in a place where they can find a home and build a healthy and happy life. The natural beauty of the state, the liveliness of the city, and the kindness of everyone I have met create an environment where I will continue to enjoy and take pride in my work.

 

Hannah Short

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Undergraduate: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, tennis, shopping at Trader Joes
Favorite place in Maine: Downtown Portland, the Portland Library
Medical interests: Hospitalist Medicine
Favorite Maine activity: Walking along Eastern Promenade
Why Maine Medical Center: I am so happy to be a resident at MMC. From my first day here, everyone has been so personable and taken the time to show me around the hospital. I wanted to go to a residency program that would not only prepare me to be a great hospitalist, but would be a great learning environment. People at MMC work here because they are excited to teach residents. I also really like the surrounding area. I have the comforts of city life while being able to escape to nature. There is a vibrant downtown with plenty of local restaurants and shops. On the flipside, I can drive 15 minutes to nearby hiking and biking areas.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… downhill ski instructor
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Saeng Thai House Restaurant, Coffee By Design, Portland Pie Company

 

Katelyn Chadwick

Hometown: Narragansett, RI
Undergrad: Providence College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: traveling, reading, cooking & baking, going to the beach
Medical interests: undecided about subspecialty but passionate about public health, preventative medicine, and advocacy!
Favorite place in Maine: Fortune’s Rock Beach
Favorite Maine activity: exploring all the amazing places to eat & drink
Before med school I: got a Masters in Health Promotion at National University of Ireland, Galway and worked for the Rhode Island Department of Health
Why MMC: for me, MMC is the best of both worlds, a smaller residency size with people who are welcoming and eager to teach, at a large, academic hospital that is a tertiary care center but that also serves such a vibrant and diverse community. On my interview day, we were told about how for Mainers, MMC is “Maine’s Miracle Center” and I wanted to be a part of that.
If I wasn’t a doctor I’d: If I couldn’t be in healthcare, I’d want to work for a place like the America’s Test Kitchen, developing amazing recipes for everyone

 

Louisa Bauer

Hometown: Bedford, MA
Undergraduate: University of Rochester
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track Program
Medical Interests: Hospital medicine, primary care, GI
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, travel, skiing, salsa dancing
Favorite Place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Favorite weekend destination: Sunday River (and Butcher Burger for post-ski burgers and fries, the best in Maine)
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Noble Barbecue
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking! I recommend checking out the Bigelows during foliage season, easily one of my favorite hikes ever!
Why MMC: I completed my 4th year medical school rotations at MMC and felt welcome from Day 1. I found the faculty and residents to be talented, caring providers and passionate teachers, all while maintaining a wide range of interests outside of medicine. Also, Portland is a wonderful place to live – it has an incredible restaurant and brewery scene and access to beautiful beaches, lakes, and mountains. I am honored and so excited to spend the next 3 years with such a great group of people!

 

Madeline Youngberg

Hometown: Rochester, MN
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Interests / Hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, traveling, cooking, bread baking, and eating my way through Portland’s amazing restaurant scene
Medical interests: Hospital Medicine, POCUS
Why Maine Medical Center: I knew that I wanted to venture out of the Midwest for residency and had a such a great experience on interview day. Maine Med is the perfect combination of having all the opportunities and learning of a big medical center with the incredible support and community of a smaller program. Everyone is so nice! Also, Portland is an awesome place to live.

 

Mags Lederfine Paskal

Hometown: Andover, MA
Undergraduate: Tulane University
Medical School: UNE COM
Medical interest: Primary care, Endocrinology
Life interests: Running, biking, hiking with my dog, Nala, baking, eating baked goods, and traveling!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would open my own bakery!
Favorite Maine activity: Beach day followed by a lobster bake.

 

Christina Clark

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College
Medical School: George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Interests / Hobbies: British murder mysteries, ice cream, exploring Maine’s state parks with my husband and infant son
Medical interests: Cardiology, Medical Education
What did you do before medical school: I got a Masters in education and taught 6th and 7th grade history before completing a postbacc program and applying to medical school
Why Maine Medical Center: I love that there is a strong focus on resident education and a culture of collaboration and support. After living in Washington, DC for the last 10 years, I also wanted to be in a smaller city with easy access to the outdoors.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Becky’s Diner (get the grilled blueberry muffin)

 

Nadia Zafar

Hometown: Monroe, Connecticut
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Reading, Traveling
Medical interests: Primary Care, Community Health
Why Maine Medical Center: The friendly and supportive environment. I also liked how it’s a smaller program size while still training at a large tertiary care center.

 

Rachel Heuer

Hometown: Minnesota
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Medical School: University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus
Interests/hobbies: biking, hiking, cross country skiing, cooking, reading
Medical interests: rural primary care, procedures, women's health, public health, advocacy
What did you do before medical school: nursing assistant at a nursing home and hospital and bench research on the genetic drivers of glioblastoma
Worst job: picking rock from the corn and soybean fields on my family farm
Why Maine medical center: The RIMM program is unlike any other in the country and is truly what drew me to Maine Med. I was interested in a rural internal medicine program that focused on primary care and would be flexible in allowing me to have significant outpatient procedural training. The RIMM program has all of this and the added benefit of having access to the largest tertiary care center in Maine - Maine Med in Portland. Although I had never been to Maine before match day, the faculty and staff were so genuine during the interview and Maine has easy access to all of the outdoor activities I enjoy.

 

William "Tad" Olsen

Hometown: Eliot, ME
Undergraduate: Connecticut College
Medical School: Tufts University - Maine Track
Interests/hobbies: running, Nordic skiing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking
Favorite places in Maine: Moosehead Lake
Medical interests: addiction medicine, primary care, palliative care
Why MMC: The people! While rotating here in medical school I met so many attendings and residents who loved to teach and helped me grow as a learner. I feel lucky to join them!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be... a psychologist? Or a car mechanic.
Favorite restaurants in Portland: Bahn Appetit, Izakaya Minato