Residents
Learn more about our residents and why they chose MMC by clicking on their name.
PGY1
PGY2
Paige Watkins, PharmD
Ambulatory Care
Paige Weaver, PharmD
Critical Care
Rachel Perry, PharmD
Infectious Diseases
Julia Schwechheimer, PharmD
Oncology
Christian Caveness, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina
Pharmacy School: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, disc golf, reading (fantasy, sci fi)
Favorite place in Maine: Skordo (a store that specializes in selling miscellaneous spices and herbs)
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Empire Chinese Kitchen
Closest Brush with a Famous Person: I swam at the same swim meet as Michael Phelps a few times.
Why Maine Medical Center? I wanted to work in a large academic medical center with PGY2 options in my interest areas (infectious disease and critical care), with a collaborative and warm relationship between physicians and pharmacists, and somewhere that I could see myself staying for a long time. Being from North Carolina, I wanted to go somewhere north to see what a real winter was like as I love the snow and winter activities. I also wanted to go somewhere with a relatively small residency class size so we could be more personable and close knit than some of the larger class sizes that are out there.
Christopher Hartley, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Newtown, CT
Pharmacy School: University of Rhode Island
Interests/Hobbies: Running, lifting, apple watch competitions
Favorite Place in Maine: Pine Point Beach
Favorite Maine Activity: Running to the beach
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: lighthouse keeper
Craziest job I ever had: Collegiate mascot
Why Maine Medical Center? The experiences and rapport with the providers
Adam Kolling, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Greenfield, Minnesota
Pharmacy School: University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, baking, and exploring all the local breweries
Favorite Place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Favorite Maine Activity: Kayaking on Sebago Lake
Favorite drink: Black coffee
Favorite restaurant in Portland: J’s Oyster
Why Maine Medical Center? Above all, I felt that I got along with the preceptors here and the “fit” was right. They’re so eager to teach, and while they expect a lot from you they’re also patient and supportive. They take a genuine interest in the residents as people, not just learners.
Aya Sayed, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Haverhill, MA
Pharmacy school: MCPHS University, Boston
Interests/Hobbies: Diving, hiking, and exploring new places!
Favorite Maine activity: Hiking
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: Cardiac surgeon
Why Maine Medical Center? I was attracted to MMC for its diverse learning opportunities and its tight-knit interdisciplinary team working environment.
Paige Watkins, PharmD
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Hometown: Atkinson, New Hampshire
Pharmacy School: University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, trying new restaurants, traveling, going to the beach, and hanging out with my dog Winston
Favorite place in Maine: Sebago Lake
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Evo
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: Geneticist
Why Maine Medical Center? I was initially drawn to MMC because of the vast opportunities to learn in various specialty clinics. MMC also provided the ability to nurture my interest in teaching and to learn in a highly collaborative environment.
Paige Weaver, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Hometown: Davison, Michigan
Pharmacy School: Ferris State University
PGY1 Residency: Ascension Genesys Hospital
Interests / Hobbies: Traveling, reading, podcasts, volleyball, trying new restaurants and breweries
Favorite movie(s): Remember the Titans and What's Eating Gilbert Grape
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: Full-time travel journalist or photographer
Why Maine Medical Center? The family feel of the Maine Medical Center preceptors and pharmacy department, the robust research experience available, and the large variety of critical settings to learn and grow in
Rachel Perry, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Resident
Hometown: Collinsville, Illinois
Pharmacy School: University of Florida
PGY1 Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Interests / Hobbies: Music, theatre, dance, weight lifting
Favorite Maine activity: Trying out all the different food trucks
Why Maine Medical Center? I believed that MMC would provide me with experiences to build upon my foundation in antimicrobial stewardship and ID consults as well as give me the opportunity to have unique rotations in pediatrics, oncology, and transplant. I was also impressed to see how closely the ID pharmacists work with the ID physicians and how a pharmacist’s expertise is truly valued.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: Trapeze artist in Cirque du Soleil
Julia Schwechheimer, PharmD
PGY2 Oncology Resident
Hometown: Hampton, New Hampshire
Pharmacy School: University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency: University of Vermont Medical Center
Interests/ Hobbies: Skiing, biking, trying new restaurants
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia National Park
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Green Elephant
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a: High school history teacher
Why Maine Medical Center? Maine Medical Center appealed to me because of their collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. During my interview, I was welcomed with open arms and felt like I had known the staff my whole career. I was impressed with the diversity in rotations, especially the core rotations of pediatric oncology and anticoagulation!