Katie Sharp
Year in program: PRG2
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate: Rutgers
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Interests / Hobbies: Reading, running, hiking, cooking plant-based foods, baking, gardening, tennis, art, anything outdoors, yoga
Favorite place in Maine: East End
Medical interests: Lifestyle Medicine, Chronic Disease, Primary Care, Public Health, Obesity
Favorite weekend destination: Downtown Portland
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking
What did you do before medical school: College, worked at a shoe store and as a barista
Personal goals: I want to combine Public Health and Medicine with Lifestyle Medicine. I believe there are many things we can do for our health and want to focus on health promotion and disease prevention through lifestyle with population health.
Why Maine Medical Center: I chose Maine Medical Center because I love Maine. I felt at home the day I interviewed here and have stayed ever since. There are plenty of places to explore and outdoor activities to pursue. The people are friendly, and I have met amazing individuals during my time at MMC.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…marine biologist or botanist.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Olive Café
Personal quote: Be the change you wish to see in the world.