Residents
PGY 5
PGY 4
PGY 3
PGY 2
PGY 1
Research
Jordan Caffe, M.D.
PGY 3
Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Interests / Hobbies: Sailing, fishing, kayaking, baking, knitting
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Intensive Care, Trauma, Medical Device Design, Robotic Surgery
Favorite weekend destination: Phillips Lake
Favorite Maine activity: Anything on/in the water
What did you do before medical school: Medical Assistant in Dermatology
Personal goals: Make macarons without hollow shells, restore an old sailboat and become a great surgeon
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Prototyping Shop Assistant at Northwestern
Why Maine Medical Center: Always a dream to practice medicine in Maine. Learning about MMC, I knew I wanted the blend of academics and community with great well-rounded training and the resident/faculty sense of family that is here.
Celebrity I most resemble: Tom Cruise (or so I’ve been told)
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…marine biologist or run my own cafe
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The Holy Donut
Meredith Elman, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate: New York University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: live performances, television, movies, snacks, perusing dog adoption websites
Favorite place in Maine: TBD, excited to find out!
Medical interests: surgical oncology, breast, HPB
Favorite weekend destination: Netflix / my couch
Favorite Maine activity: eating lobster
What did you do before medical school: worked as a research assistant at the NIH
Personal goals: hike the Inca trail, own more house plants
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: retail / camp counselor / retail
Why Maine Medical Center: I did an acting internship as a medical student, really enjoyed my time here, and felt MMC was a place I could be happy.
Celebrity I most resemble: Post Malone
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… yoga retreat organizer in Costa Rica
Lucero Parades, M.D.
Research
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Music, dancing, movies, spending time with family and friends, cross-stitching, exploring new cities!
Favorite place in Maine: New to the state but definitely looking forward to all the beaches and lighthouses!
Medical interests: Medical education, trauma, health inequity and social justice, diversity in medicine
Why Maine Medical Center: The sense of acceptance and inclusion I felt here was unlike anywhere else. I felt extremely comfortable on my interview day and everyone seemed invested in my training and empowering me to become the surgeon I hope to be. Also, the delicious food and beautiful nature were definite perks!
Celebrity I most resemble: Troy Polamalu… the hair has a mind of its own
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a: Drummer in a rock band
Personal quote: “It always seems impossible, until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela
Brianna Philbrick, M.D.
PGY 2
Hometown: Brewer, Maine
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Tufts University - MMC Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: wilderness backpacking, skiing, swimming, musical theatre, hanging out with my cat Uchie and my husband Conor
Favorite place in Maine: Midcoast area (Camden to Belfast)
Medical interests: global health, rural health, indigenous health, reproductive justice
Favorite weekend destination: Bangor, Maine - to see my family
Favorite Maine activity: Climbing Mt. Katahdin
What did you do before medical school: Moved to Vancouver, Canada and worked as a swim instructor
Personal goals: Be a helpful colleague, take good care of my patients, hike the 100 Mile Wilderness
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Summer Camp Counselor (best), Magician’s Assistant (worst)
Why Maine Medical Center: Desire to serve the people of Maine, dedication/camaraderie of the staff, and the opportunity to teach future Maine Track medical students!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a veterinarian or a summer camp director.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Tough call, it’s either schulte&herr or Figgy’s or Green Elephant
Kelsey Han, M.D.
PGY 3
Undergraduate: Harvard College
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Medical interests: trauma surgery, surgical critical care
Why Maine Medical Center: Time moves in one direction – each day is precious and should bring a person one step closer to the life they envision. MMC’s commitment to helping residents achieve their personal and professional goals was the deciding factor for me.
Astrid Gleaton, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Palermo, Maine
Undergraduate: Bates
Medical School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, fungal foraging, pottery
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Rural General Surgery
Favorite weekend destination: Acadia National Park
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking
What did you do before medical school: Went straight through from college
Personal goals: 1. Be a better human being 2. Be happy. Not necessarily in that order.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Worked in a lab raising zebrafish.
Why Maine Medical Center: Great people to work with and Portland has great food.
Celebrity I most resemble: Grumpy cat, provided I have not had coffee yet.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a... potter
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Paimen Miyake
Nicole (Nikki) Heidt, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
Undergraduate: University of Rhode Island
Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: hiking with our lab-newfoundland dog - Bear, camping, backcountry snowboarding, spending time with friends + family, breweries, traveling – near + far, fantasy football, reading
Favorite place in Maine: still exploring – but the mountains and beaches are pretty great!
Medical interests: trauma + burns, disaster relief, medical education, public health
Favorite weekend destination: anywhere outside
What did you do before medical school: fulltime EMT (ski patrol + bike patrol in Truckee, CA)
Personal goals: visit all 50 states, hike Katahdin, be healthy + happy
Why Maine Medical Center: the people, the program and the place – tons of breweries and restaurants to try + close to the ocean and mountains
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… journalist
Chris Demme, M.D.
PGY 4
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergraduate: University of Rochester
Medical School: Tufts
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, Cycling, Geocaching, Guitar, Skiing
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia
Medical interests: Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical Oncology
Favorite weekend destination: The White Mountains
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking
What did you do before medical school: Undergrad- I went straight through
Personal goals: Travel to every continent. Finish hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Lifeguard (worst)
Why Maine Medical Center: The people and environment, the location, the community feel with academic affiliation
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Park Ranger
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Hot Suppa
Adria Johnson, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota (yes, like the movie)
Undergraduate: University of North Dakota
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, biking, hiking, strength training, French, embroidery and crochet, trying new food and breweries
Medical interests: Trauma, surg onc, wound/burn/plastics, global surgery
Favorite weekend destination: Still exploring Maine and the rest of the northeast – there is so much to do outside!
Favorite Maine activity: hiking
What did you do before medical school: Resident Assistant at my undergraduate university, with one summer of being a research assistant and two summers as a camp counselor/tutor combo.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Best - resident assistant my last two years of undergrad, lots of leadership and conflict resolution experience.
Why Maine Medical Center: I felt a strong sense of belonging when I did a one month away rotation at MMC in trauma surgery – that was my first time visiting the Northeast and I realized that I loved the area.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a... probably a physical therapist or optometrist
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Still finding them but Yosaku has great sushi and Becky’s Diner has life-changing eggs benedict.
Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Obibiezena, Owerri-North, Imo State, Nigeria
Medical School: University of Nigeria College of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Singing, playing soccer
Medical interests: Global surgery, medical innovation, trauma
Favorite weekend destination: Dubai
Favorite Maine activity: Sailing
Craziest / Best: Doctor on an offshore oil drill ship on the Atlantic Ocean
Why Maine Medical Center: MMC offers a well-rounded training, high patient volume and hands on experience and it is a level I trauma center.
Celebrity I most resemble: Lance Gross
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Singer or soccer player
Ben Caesar, M.D.
PGY 4
Hometown: Barrington, Rhode Island
Undergraduate: Siena College
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Interests / Hobbies: Skiing, Sailing, Hiking, Playing Cello and Trumpet, Frisbee, watching sports
Medical interests: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Trauma/Critical Care, Medical Education
Favorite place in Maine: Anywhere in Acadia National Park
Favorite weekend destination: Rocky Pond in Canterbury, NH
Favorite Maine activity: Eating buffalo wings at Great Lost Bear
What did you do before medical school: Undergraduate studies at Siena and worked summers at New England Music Camp in Sidney, ME
Why Maine Medical Center: Excellent surgical training in the beautiful community of Portland surrounded by absolutely wonderful people. What more could you want?
Celebrity I most resemble: I’ve been told Jimmy Tatro and Adam DeVine, but I think Ryan Reynolds is the obvious choice
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an… engineer, Hollywood actor, or competitive sailor
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Great Lost Bear (seriously, check it out)
Personal quote: “You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.”
Lane Curran, M.D.
Research
Hometown: Falmouth, Maine
Undergraduate: Bates College
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Interests / Hobbies: Skiing, rugby, soccer, cooking/baking, music, bad jokes, recycling
Medical interests: Pediatric surgery, trauma, medical education
Favorite place in Maine: Sugarloaf, Sebago Lake
Favorite weekend destination: Outside
Favorite Maine activity: Anything outdoors (bonus points if there is good local food/drink)
What did you do before medical school: Two years of clinical research at Mass General Hospital in Boston
Personal goals: Be an enthusiastic learner, a caring doctor, a supportive partner, and a reliable friend/teammate
Why Maine Medical Center: Kind people and supportive environment in beautiful Maine
Celebrity I most resemble: Personality: Tina Fey. Looks: Danny DeVito.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an… environmental scientist, teacher
Favorite restaurant in Portland: All of them
Kelly McGuirl, DO
PGY 1
Hometown: Cushing, Maine
Undergraduate: University of Maine
Graduate School: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite place in Maine: Harbor Island, Muscongus Bay
Medical interests: Acute care surgery, surgical critical care, rural general surgery, quality improvement research
Favorite Maine activity: Sailing on Muscongus Bay
What did you do before medical school: Traveled the world, worked in public health research, produced tiny humans
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Best: first mate on a sailboat in the Virgin Islands
Why Maine Medical Center: I loved the strong sense of community and teamwork that I felt at Maine
Chinedu Okoli, MBBS
PGY 2
Hometown: Ezira, Orumba South, Anambra State, Nigeria
Medical School: University of Nigeria
Interests / Hobbies: Puzzles, Soccer enthusiast, Volunteering, Traveling
Favorite place in Maine: Fort Williams park but still discovering
Medical interests: Quality improvement projects, Rural surgery, Medical education
Favorite weekend destination: Cornwall, Devon
Favorite Maine activity: Sailing, Hopefully will add to the list
Craziest / Best: Primary care doctor in rural hospital
Why Maine Medical Center: initially a friend told me about MMC. Then I interacted with the residents and the faculties, I became smitten and I never looked back.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a professional soccer coach
Personal quote: To shine your brightest light is to be truly who you are and never accept other people’s definition of you
Bridget Olsen, MD
PGY 2
Hometown: Eliot, Maine
Undergraduate: Colby College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: #1 staring at the ocean, followed by yoga, skiing, singing, woodworking, and butchering the French language
Favorite place in Maine: York Harbor beach (or Willard) and Sugarloaf
Medical interests: cardiac, vascular, breast, palliative care, women in surgery, public heath, teaching
Favorite weekend destination: exploring a new city or hiking/skiing
Favorite Maine activity: see #1 hobby above
What did you do before medical school: Emergency dept unit coordinator, family practice scribe, waitress
Personal goals: to be a great friend, happy daughter, funny sister, loving mom, and supportive wife
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: ocean lifeguard fits for all three
Why Maine Medical Center: It’s a great place to become a great surgeon and continue being the person that I love.
Celebrity I most resemble: facial expressions = Tessa Thompson, personality = Katherine Heigl (I like to think they meant to say appearance, but I’ll take what I can get)
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… medical anthropologist, spin instructor, and/or lawyer
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Honey Paw, Izakaya Minato, Belleville
Personal quote: Never let order get in the way of justice.
Spencer Scott, MD
PGY 2
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Undergraduate: New York University, B.A., University of Southern Maine, B.S.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Sailing, woodworking, carpentry, skiing, cooking, singing in the shower, making my friends laugh, making strangers laugh
Favorite place in Maine: Sitting on the seawall at Ma’s cottage on Two Lights
Medical interests: Trauma and critical care; medical education; informatics
Favorite Maine activity: Anchored and swimming off the boat at Vail Island on a cloudless day
What did you do before medical school: Broadcast journalism; CNN, Fuse TV, ABC’s Boston Trauma
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Craziest: Producer for Fuse TV’s music news broadcast “Fuse News,” Worst: Stuffing dead herring into bait bags for my brothers while we set our lobster traps, Best: Surgical resident!
Why Maine Medical Center: Maine Medical Center combines excellent clinical medicine, academic rigor, and a commitment to upholding humanity in medicine and surgery, all while serving the most incredible community in the greatest little city in the greatest state in the country!
Celebrity I most resemble: I’ve gotten “Blake Shelton” a few times… not sure how I feel about it.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a: Journalist, probably, carpenter, maybe, farmer, possibly…
Favorite restaurant in Portland: For a great dinner, David’s 388, for a drink and snack, Eventide, and for brunch… actually I’m going to keep that one a secret, I like that I don’t have to wait for a table – sorry!
Personal quote: "When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say. Most people never listen.” -Ernest Hemingway
Scha’chia Murphy, MD
PGY 5
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: University of Maryland
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Running, Nail polish collecting, Singing, Hanging out with my Lovebug J
Favorite place in Maine: The jury is still out on that one…
Medical interests: Burn and Soft Tissue, Plastics, Critical Care
Favorite Maine activity: Walking the beaches
What did you do before medical school: I was a bartender, a histology technician, and a research
assistant
Personal goals: To finish residency and get a fellowship position in a lovely location. Also to be the best
mom I can be to my daughter, Leilani
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Craziest: Working in collections in high school; Best: Bartender- I met so
many different people and I got to dance and party for free; Worst: Working at McDonald’s in college to
pay for books
Why Maine Medical Center: I have a friend who comes here yearly and loves the scenery. She
convinced me to apply here… The rest is history. Clearly, someone higher up than me, thinks this is
where I should be at the moment, so I’m going to follow that lead.
Celebrity I most resemble: Not sure. In college, I was dubbed a Rosario Dawson look alike.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a: Singing Nail technician, doing makeup tutorials, lol.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Taj
Personal quote: “Where you are, what you see, how you are will influence how you
see it.”- my Grandfather always said it, and as I’ve gotten older, it’s become more and more applicable.
Laura Nicolais, MD
PGY 4
Hometown: Liverpool, NY
Undergraduate: Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Interests / Hobbies: Movies, spending time with friends and family, hiking, golfing, and travel!
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Medical interests: Surgical Oncology
Favorite weekend destination: Anywhere my family may be gathering.
Favorite Maine activity: Eating seafood
Undergrad
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Barista at local coffee shop!
Why Maine Medical Center: The resident were the happiest and nicest I had ever seen. I knew I would receive great training in an amazing location!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an… environmental scientist.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Yet to be determined. There are just too many good ones!
Jack Vernamonti, MD
PGY 4
Hometown: Winchester, MA
Undergraduate: Colby College
Medical School: Tufts School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Skiing, Golf, Cooking, Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite place in Maine: Just can’t choose between the beach, golf course and mountains
Medical interests: General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care and Medical Education
Favorite weekend destination: My Deck and Grill
Favorite Maine activity: Wearing flannel
What did you do before medical school: I worked at a research foundation that helped HIV positive men father children safely without transmitting the virus
Personal goals: Staying connected with my family and friends during residency
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Before residency? Ski instructor was the best, worst and craziest job
Why Maine Medical Center: I looked very broadly at community focused general surgery programs and this was the best. The program treated its residents better than any I saw and genuinely cared about training strong, independent general surgeons prepared for fellowship or practice. Plus the dedication to teaching and personalities of attendings and residents make it a welcoming and fun place to learn.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… cook
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Isa: never crowded and great price for the awesome food
Liam Trimble, DO
PGY 2
Hometown: West Barnstable, MA
Undergraduate: Villanova University
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Baseball, football, running, chess, traveling, coastlines, music festivals, guitar, friends & family
Medical interests: Robotic Surgery, Colorectal, Thoracic, Burn
What did you do before medical school: More school!
Personal goals: Adopt multiple dogs, own a boat, never stop traveling, always grow as a person
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: In college I was that guy who calls alumni and asks for money
Why Maine Medical Center: MMC’s academic resources and supportive faculty set up residents for success while maintaining a strong community feel. Plus, Maine has a natural beauty that’s tough to beat. Big fan of cities on the water
Celebrity I most resemble: Apparently, Andrew Garfield
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an: Actuary
Personal quote: I didn’t come this far to only come this far
Sean Francois, MD
Research
Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Undergraduate: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Medical School: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Interests / Hobbies: Volleyball (indoor, beach, grass), languages, video games (when I can), soccer, basketball, traveling, TV shows (Sci fi)
Medical interests: Global surgery, Trauma, CT, Plastics, Vascular
What did you do before medical school: I was a physics teaching assistant and MCAT Kaplan instructor
Why Maine Medical Center: Honestly, the reasons beyond my interest in Maine Medical Center were the intangibles. Gut feelings aside, I felt during my interview day that it was a program with a commitment to the community and a mission to serve. The faculty and the residents were down to earth. It seemed like the ideal learning environment for me.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: a linguist
Personal quote: “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”
Kara Button, DO
PGY 1
Hometown: East Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate: Brandeis University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: hiking, alpine touring, backcountry skiing, golf, traveling to places where I can do these activities, spending time with my husband and our energetic German Shepherd.
Medical interests: surgical oncology, HPB surgery, palliative care, medical student education
Favorite weekend destination: White Mountains in NH
Favorite Maine activity: Staring at the ocean from different locations
What did you do before medical school: I spent one year working as an English teacher to French middle school students just outside of Paris, and one year working as an Emergency Department scribe.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Craziest: Teaching middle school students abroad, Best: spending a year as teaching fellow for first and second year medical students, Worst: working in retail
Why Maine Medical Center: When I did a rotation at Maine Med I knew that it was the place I wanted to train. I was surrounded by kind and hard-working people who were eager to teach and who clearly cared about each other and their patients. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to be working with and learning from. Getting to stay in Portland for residency is a huge plus!
Favorite restaurant in Portland: There are too many to choose from! Sichuan Kitchen, Pai Men Miyake, and Boda are my 3 go-to's
Personal quote: Learn from your mistakes and work on your weaknesses. There is no room in life for excuses.
Richard Byrnes, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Portland, ME
Undergrad: University of Southern Maine
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Maine-Track Program
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, snowboarding, hiking/camping, hanging out with friends, trying out new breweries
Favorite place in Maine: Portland
What you did you do before med school: I worked in a biotech lab in Windham, ME helping to create and distribute polyclonal antibodies for both industrial and research purposes. I also worked a number of jobs downtown ranging from valet, maintenance man, janitor, to breakfast server.
Favorite Maine activity: Fly-fishing, shucking oysters, saying "bub"
Medical interests: Interventional Oncology, anything minimally invasive that can help patients feel better with less time spent in the hospital
Why Maine Medical Center: It was an honor to rotate in Maine during medical school, and in that time it became clear to me that I desired staying in Maine and continuing to work with the excellent staff and population we have here. It is an honor to stay in my home state and continue to learn and grow in this journey.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Wow, that's a really hard one - it's impossible to go wrong with Fore Street.
Molly Caron, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Holden, Maine
Undergraduate: University of Maine, Orono
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine - Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: Traveling, collecting house plants, watching hockey, raising German Shepherd puppies
Favorite place in Maine: Wells Beach (or really anywhere on the Maine Coast)
Medical interests: surgical critical care, women in surgery, increasing access to care, rural medicine, medical education
Favorite Maine activity: going for a walk on the beach or finding a new hiking trial to try
What did you do before medical school: pharmacy technician, research assistant
Personal goals: become a caring and compassionate surgeon, continue to make time for family and friends, never lose sight of the elusive work/life balance.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: retail pharmacy technician could have been the craziest, best, or worst given the day
Why Maine Medical Center: MMC combines top notch clinical medical education with an open and welcoming atmosphere, creating an optimal environment for learning and professional growth. As a 5th generation Mainer, I also get to stay close to family and friends, while at the same time giving back to the communities that helped me get to where I am today.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… veterinarian, or find a way to get paid to travel
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Green Elephant, El Corazon, Becky’s Diner
Personal quote: “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ariel Francois, DO
PGY 1
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate: SUNY Binghamton
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Travelling, napping, tabletop gaming, & hiking
Favorite place in Maine: TBD - Excited to discover!
Medical interests: general surgery, acute care surgery, vascular surgery, quality improvement research
What did you do before medical school: Cancer immunotherapeutic research
Personal goals: Climb a mountain & become a great surgeon
Why Maine Medical Center: I loved the sense of community and friendly folks are here. I really felt that I could get well-rounded and balanced training and math work with some great people. Plus, I missed the ocean!!
Celebrity I most resemble: Tika Sumpter (but with glasses)
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: an engineer or a cheese maker
Peter Kyros, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Falmouth, Maine
Undergraduate: University of Southern Maine
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: Skiing, boating, cooking, tinkering around the house, being a dad to my new baby boy
Favorite place in Maine: Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
Medical interests: Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Medical Education
Favorite weekend destination: Anywhere with my family
Favorite Maine activity: Anything outside on the water
What did you do before medical school: Worked as a Scribe at Mid Coast Hospital
Personal goals: Becoming the best version of myself every day
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Best Job would be working at Biddeford Pool Yacht Club for a summer, driving boats all day was great
Why Maine Medical Center: I chose Maine Medical Center because of the amazing experiences I had as a Maine Track student. The learning environment is so supportive and the faculty really care about both delivering excellent care and education. Also being from Maine I feel it is a honor to help care for the community that helped me become a physician.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Maybe a finish carpenter, something where I can work with my hands
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Street and Company
Personal quote: (100 words or less) “What good shall I do this day?” – Benjamin Franklin