Residents
PGY 4
PGY 3
PGY 2
PGY 1
Katie Andrinas, M.D.
PGY 4
Hometown: St. Germain, WI
Undergraduate: Hamline University (St. Paul, MN)
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Biking, Board Games, Netflix, Cooking and Baking
Medical interests: Public Health, Quality Improvement, Family Planning, Pediatric and Adolescent Gyn
Why Maine Medical Center: I grew up in Northern Wisconsin and love the “north”. On my trip to Maine to interview I felt right at home in the outside culture and natural beauty of the area. I also went the L.L. Bean outlet in Freeport and kind of fell in love (and spent waaaay too much money). Overall it was a great trip and I really saw Portland as live-able city compatible with my lifestyle. I was also looking for an academically inclined program with more of a community feel and really felt that Maine Med struck the perfect balance between an emphasis on academic medicine and the community program culture and training environment.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… cake baker- opening up a bakery/ extravagant cake decorating shop has always been my fallback plan in life
Laura Denman, M.D.
PGY 4
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests / Hobbies: climbing, skiing, hiking
Medical interests: Rural Medicine; access to care, reproductive justice
Personal goals: To be the person my dog thinks I am.
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Ski Instructor for groups of 3 – 6 year olds
Why Maine Medical Center: Fantastic surgical training, strong academics with a commitment to the community and state they serve.
Celebrity I most resemble: Rose Leslie
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be an... architect
Elizabeth Spellman, M.D.
PGY 4
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: running, hiking, knitting, baking
Medical interests: women’s reproductive freedom
What did you do before medical school: Peace Corps Zambia
Why Maine Medical Center: Everyone I met during my sub-I and on my interview day was genuinely happy, enthusiastic about teaching, and committed to making MMC welcoming environment for patients and staff.
Caitlin Mccarthy, M.D.
PGY 4
Hometown: Charlestown, MA
Undergrad: Colgate University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Running, baking, eating, and traveling
Favorite place in Maine: Belfast, ME
Medical interests: Family planning and global health
What did you do before medical school: I did several years of clinical research in Boston before starting medical school. I managed studies in the fields of orthopedics at BWH and subsequently anesthesia/critical care at MGH.
Why Maine Medical Center: I had a wonderful 4th year rotation here during medical school! MMC is a hybrid community and academic center that serves a diverse patient population, which is exactly what I was looking for in a program. There is also a strong sense of camaraderie among the residents that makes MMC a really great place to work and learn.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Baharat
S. Kathleen Carson, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Undergrad: Colorado School of Mines
Medical School: University of Virginia
Interests/hobbies: Hiking, Trail running, Nordic and downhill skiing, Backcountry camping, Yoga
Medical interests: Infertility, Postpartum Depression, Fertility Awareness Based Methods of Family Planning
What did you do before medical school: Danced with the Colorado Ballet, Yoga instructor
Why Maine Medical Center: : Academically driven, community based program with welcoming residents and faculty in a beautiful place to live.
Nadi Nina Kaonga, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Durham and Newmarket, New Hampshire, and Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi
Undergrad: Columbia College, New York
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Travel, reading, listening/dancing to music, writing, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Maine activity: Taking a drive in the fall once the leaves change color (it’s gorgeous!), visiting sugar shacks in winter (maple syrup = delicious), swimming in lakes or hanging out at the beach in spring/summer.
Medical interests: Holistic care, clinical decision-making (and considerations for resource-replete vs -limited settings) and increasing access to safe and quality surgical care for women (especially in hard to reach areas)
What did you do before medical school: Worked with governments, NGOs and for profits as a technical advisor on digital health and health systems strengthening / I still get to do this which is pretty cool and ‘forces’ me to keep learning about the health, global health and development sectors and inspires me to continue to critically think about better ways to approach public health and health service delivery.
Why Maine Medical Center: For me, the question is why not Maine, as Maine Medical Center (MMC) is a gem. MMC has amazing teaching faculty, wonderful and supportive staff, brilliant and friendly co-residents, diverse patients (due in part to the state being immigrant-friendly), research opportunities and more all located in an idyllic setting.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Benkay
Larissa Weirich, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Salem, Oregon (but recently moved from the “other” Portland!)
Undergrad: University of Oregon
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Interests/hobbies: Running, hiking, backpacking, skiing, board games, exploring places to get good food/drinks with friends
Favorite Maine activity: Not sure yet! Excited to explore
Medical interests: Family planning and reproductive health policy, global health
Why Maine Medical Center: Maine has a smaller community feel within a larger academic center, which is exactly what I was looking for. Top that off with the people and the beautiful surroundings, and I couldn’t be happier to be training here.
If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a... journalist. And travel the world through my work.
Elizabeth Wolfe, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
Undergrad: College of William & Mary
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Interests/hobbies: Skiing, sailing, hiking, road biking, and baking pies
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: I was once a summer camp counselor for Argentine middle schoolers in Ireland
Medical interests: Obstetrics and gynecology
Why Maine Medical Center: Because it’s the best medical center in the best city in the US!
Celebrity I most resemble: Anna Popplewell (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The Honey Paw
Tricia Gianfagna, M.D.
PGY 2
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University at Buffalo
Interests / Hobbies: skiing, hiking, biking, baking, eating ice cream
Favorite place in Maine: my apartment (spent a lot of time there in quarantine!)
Medical interests: infertility, high risk obstetrics
Favorite weekend destination: not sure yet, still exploring!
Favorite Maine activity: watch sunsets on the western prom
Personal goals: learn to juggle (clinical responsibilities as well as the actual circus skill!)
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: teaching 5 year-olds how to play tennis!!
Why Maine Medical Center: a supportive learning environment with friendly residents and attendings, all in the beautiful setting of Maine
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: a calculus teacher
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Scales
Lydia Gill, M.D.
PGY 2
Hometown: Freedom, NH
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Interests / Hobbies: Running, hiking, biking, skiing, cooking, crafting
Favorite place in Maine: Isle Au Haut
Medical interests: Rural healthcare, public health
Favorite weekend destination: New places!
Favorite Maine activity: Exploring rocky beaches
Why Maine Medical Center: A busy medical center which services a broad geographical area, dedicated and approachable faculty and staff, diverse patient population
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Baharat
Luke Roberts, M.D.
PGY 2
Hometown: Rochester, NH
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Golfing, hiking, biking, skiing, craft beer, reading
Medical interests: Primary Care, Global Health, Rural Medicine, Patient Advocacy
Favorite weekend destination: Any of Maine’s awesome beaches, lakes, or ponds
Personal goals: Hike all 48 4,000-footers in the White Mountains
Why Maine Medical Center: I wanted to be at a tight-knit, community-focused hospital with the resources and strong faculty of a larger academic center. Filled with genuine people in the best city in New England, MMC was the perfect fit!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: a teacher
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Luke’s Lobster, Portland Pie Co
Katie Davis, M.D.
PGY 2
Hometown: Advance, North Carolina
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Traveling, reading, playing volleyball, petting dogs, and learning ceramics
Favorite place in Maine: Walking the Back Cove or East End on a beautiful, crisp morning
Medical interests: Health policy and advocacy, criminal justice health, care for the underserved, health care leadership, high risk obstetrics, family planning
Favorite Maine activity: Finding a new path or trail to walk with a great view!
What did you do before medical school: I worked as a CNA at two nursing homes and a hospital
Personal goals: To be a curious and empathetic physician, strong leader, dependable teammate, and reliable partner.
Why Maine Medical Center: I loved the culture here when I did an away rotation during my fourth year of medical school, and I knew it would be a great fit for me! The things that stood out to me were the wide scope of cases we treat due to our large catchment area, the diversity of the patient population, and the program’s mission to serve and advocate for the women of this community. The residents and faculty were encouraging and supportive, and I knew they would help train me to be the best provider I can be.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: Realistically something in public health or health administration, but I would love to learn more languages and be an interpreter or global diplomat.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: There are so many great ones I love, and I honestly have not had a bad meal here! Pai Men, Honey Paw, Tiqa, Benkay
Madison Doutre, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Undergraduate: University of Utah
Medical School: University of Utah
Interests / Hobbies: My German shepherd, Max, cooking/baking, crocheting, attempting many DIY projects, podcasts, and reading
Medical interests: High risk obstetrics, family planning, working with underserved populations
Favorite weekend destination: Anywhere new!
Favorite Maine activity: Going to the beach with my dog and husband.
Personal goals: Learn how to sail.
Why Maine Medical Center: I wanted to train somewhere where I could have personal relationships with all the residents and attendings and MMC’s allows for that. MMC also serves a diverse population and large geographic area allowing great breadth of training!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be: Wildlife Biologist
Courtney Hargreaves, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Easton, Massachusetts
Undergraduate: Dartmouth College
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: reading, podcasts, trying new coffee places and breweries, spending time with my friends, family, and my cat Pheo
Medical interests: reproductive endocrinology and infertility, education, access to infertility care
What did you do before medical school: spent a year doing endocrinology research at the NIH
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: I spent a summer working at a children’s museum doing science experiments with kids!
Why Maine Medical Center: I wanted a small, supportive program with the research and resources of a bigger academic program.
Catherine Potter, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Durham, NH
Undergraduate: MIT
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Maine Track
Interests / Hobbies: Alpine skiing, baking bagels, raising houseplants
Medical interests: Rural medicine, family planning, reproductive access
Favorite weekend destination: The mountains of western Maine, for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.
Favorite Maine activity: Apple picking!
Why Maine Medical Center: During my AI rotations I met wonderful residents and faculty who were passionate about providing great care in a fun, encouraging environment. This group of people combined with the awesome city of Portland convinced me that I didn’t want to be anywhere else!
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Bird & Co. (delicious and creative tacos!), Baharat (Middle Eastern street food)
Rachel Reiss, MD
PGY 1
Hometown: Panama City, FL
Undergraduate: Princeton University
Medical School: University of North Carolina
Interests / Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, cooking, soccer
Favorite place in Maine: Acadia
Medical interests: High-risk pregnancy, healthcare for underserved populations
What did you do before medical school: Worked at a community health non-profit in Chicago
Why Maine Medical Center: Community-academic hybrid serving diverse patient population with welcoming residents and faculty