Chief Resident
PGY3
Sean Patterson
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownWestwood, MA
- UndergraduateWesleyan University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesReading, Cooking/Baking, Home Renovation DIY Projects
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandFore St
- Personal quoteBrewery hopping around Portland!
- Favorite Place in MaineThe Old Port in Downtown Portland!
- Medical InterestsI'm very passionate about asthma care!
- Favorite weekend destinationCape Cod, MA
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked as an asthma educator in Boston and a waitress!
- Why Maine Medical Center?MMC is filled with kind people who love to teach. They have always made me feel welcome and empowered to become a strong pediatrician!
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aContractor / House flipper

Clara Williamson
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownActon, MA
- UndergraduateTufts University
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesReally long fantasy books, 1000+ piece jigsaw puzzles, hanging out with my cat
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandUgly Duckling!
- Medical InterestsReducing weight bias in medicine, pediatric psychiatry in primary care, narrative medicine, early literacy promotion, adolescent sexual and reproductive health!
- What did you do before Medical SchoolRare genetic disease research
- Why Maine Medical Center?The culture of collaboration and compassion. My attendings all know who I am and really care about my personal and professional goals.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aFull-time writer!
PGY2

Kerry Aldridge
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownLecompton, Kansas
- UndergraduateUniversity of Kansas
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesIndoor bouldering, Slow running, Puzzles, Muffins with coffee, Family holidays, Cuddles with my orange cat named Simba
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandLuke's Lobster
- Personal quoteI don't know yet, I will be a new Mainer. Eating Lobster, I suppose?
- Favorite Place in MaineMy apartment
- Medical InterestsAdvocating for reproductive rights, Adolescent medicine, Vaccine awareness
- Favorite weekend destinationCozy B&Bs in a rainy place
- What did you do before Medical SchoolBecame a black belt in Krav Maga
- Best/worse jobThe best job I've had so far is working as a hospital phlebotomist!
- Why Maine Medical Center?Maine Medical Center did the best job at showing what a healthy culture they have. This is essential to me in a residency program and it's the biggest reason why I chose MMC. Also, being from Kansas, I am excited for the cooler summers, snowier winters, and to be close to the ocean!
- Celebrity I most resembleBrie Larson
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aMicrobiologist

Jenna Buckleitner
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownFlemington, New Jersey
- UndergraduateSt. Lawrence University
- Medical SchoolRocky Vista COM
- Interests / HobbiesReading, (bad) knitting, hiking, cooking, art
- Favorite Place in MaineVinalhaven, ME
- Medical InterestsRural health, gender-affirming care, public health, general pediatrics
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked as a nanny for a year and a half, and prior to that worked on a book about deer biology.
- Why Maine Medical Center?So many reasons! The program size, the close-knit community, the location, my gut feeling while rotating there and during my interview. The program is incredibly supportive of its residents from the day one.

Frances Chung
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownChapel Hill
- UndergraduateUniversity of North Carolina
- Medical SchoolEast Tennessee State University
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, pottery, watercolors, yoga, propagating plants
- Favorite weekend destinationAnywhere that involves the outdoors and great food!
- Why Maine Medical Center?Between the camaraderie amongst the faculty and residents and the numerous rural community outreach projects, MMC was my dream program. I feel supported to explore my interests in pediatrics and public health, all the while living in a beautiful part of the country!

Emma Freeman
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownScarborough
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maine
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine Maine Track Program
- Interests / HobbiesGoing to the gym, hiking, reading, and traveling
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandAhh so many to choose from, but Lenora is a favorite in my family!
- Personal quoteSunrise hike followed by a brewery or nap on the beach!
- Favorite Place in MaineAcadia National Park
- Medical InterestsInpatient medicine, neonatology & adolescent sexual health
- Favorite weekend destinationA day trip anywhere to hike and get outdoors!
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI graduated from UMaine in 2020 so I did not take a gap year. During undergrad I did mycobacteriophage research and volunteered and traveling with Partners for World Health and Operation HEARTS. I kept my job as a nanny over the summers when able to spend time with the kiddos I babysat all through high school. The summer after graduation and leading up to med school, I worked a little and was able to spend time with family and friends. My friends and I spent many days hiking and enjoying the beach before we all moved!
- Best/worse jobBest - Nanny during high school/college and BBCH intern during college. Worst - None! I've always been able to have a job doing research or working with kiddos!
- Why Maine Medical Center?Maine has always been my home. My experiences growing up here made my want to do the Maine Track Program to learn how to best serve the state that raised me. My clinical experiences through medical school only strengthened my interest in staying in working in Maine. Maine Medical Center is a truly special place full of special people. Not to mention the hiking, beaches, and breweries?! Maine is the best place to spend a day off!
- Celebrity I most resemble“The girl from the doctor show" - my dad
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aHigh school or middle school health teacher!

Morgan Howlett
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownBennington, VT
- UndergraduateThe University of Vermont
- Medical SchoolThe University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, skiing, paddle boarding, horseback riding, playing board games, and trying new ice cream places!
- Personal quoteExploring fun new places!
- Favorite Place in MaineMy family went on vacation to Old Orchard Beach many times when I was young, so that has always been a special place for me.
- Medical InterestsPrimary care and hematology/oncology
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked as a medical scribe for a year in endocrinology, family medicine, and pediatric clinics.
- Why Maine Medical Center?I love the smaller size of the program, the incredible location, and the passion and enthusiasm that everyone has for what they do here!

Katherine Maehl
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownWaltham, MA
- UndergraduateWesleyan University
- Medical SchoolThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Interests / HobbiesRunning, playing all kinds of sports, yelling at the TV while watching sports, playing guitar and piano, doing crossword puzzles, playing card games, finding the best vinyl records in the dollar bin
- What did you do before Medical SchoolOphthalmic technician and camp counselor (not at the same time)
- Best/worse jobWorst job: doing the laundry for all the sports teams at the athletic center in college—stinky!
- Why Maine Medical Center?Really strong sense of community and great location

Rayne Whitten
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownNorth Waterboro
- UndergraduateBates College
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine - Maine Track
- Interests / HobbiesKayaking, hiking, camping, gardening, adventuring with my husband and husky Kodiak
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandDare I say Bissel Brothers?
- Personal quoteCooking smores on campfires with friends and family!
- Favorite Place in MaineAllagash Wilderness Waterway - Priestly Point Campsite
- Medical InterestsHospital Medicine, adolescent health and reproductive medicine, rural barriers to care
- Favorite weekend destinationKayaking to island beaches in Casco Bay
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI was a medical assistant at Harvard Vanguard in Fenway for my first year after college and did bench research at a mouse lab at Maine Medical Center Research Institute for the next year. I also got stranded in El Paso, TX for several months during the COVID shutdown.
- Best/worse jobMy first job in high school was as a "Sandwich Artist" at Subway - you decide if it was the best or worst...
- Why Maine Medical Center?Simply put, Maine Medical Center feels like home to me. The attendings, residents and staff are all welcoming and excited to support your goals both in and out of the hospital. I wanted a smaller, tight-knit program that focuses on mentorship and aspects of community and advocacy while also serving a large rural population. Maine Med checks all these boxes and provides incredible exposure to unique and rare diagnoses in a L1 trauma center that serves the entire state. On top of that, it’s located in Portland, Maine which has my favorite breweries, restaurants, and islands in Casco Bay! Ensuring life balance was an important aspect of my residency search and I think Portland’s proximity to the ocean and plenty of mountains makes that very possible.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aPilot for scenic flights or gliders over the White Mountains
PGY1

Madeleine Chew
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownAshburn, VA
- UndergraduateVirginia Tech
- Medical SchoolEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia
- Interests/HobbiesI enjoy hiking and camping with my family. In the summer, I love to ride horseback and swim in the ocean. In the winter, we enjoy winter sports such as skiing and ice skating. As an avid cook, I like trying new recipes and sharing meals with friends and family. I am excited to plant a new garden this year!
- Celebrity I most resembleI have been told Uma Thurman?
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...food scientist or public health analyst.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandDuckfat - we visited recently and I am still dreaming about the poutine!
- Personal quote (100 words or less)"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” — Eeyore, A. A. Milne
- Favorite place in MainePenobscot Bay – but I look forward to new discoveries!
- Medical interestsPediatric psychology (autism and ADHD), allergy and immunology, infectious disease, breastfeeding medicine, and health policy
- Favorite weekend destinationCurrently – Oak Island, NC for beaches and seafood
- Favorite Maine activityExploring new destinations, eateries, and activities in Maine. Blueberry picking is high on our list to try!!
- What did you do before medical school?I was a federal public health analyst for different agencies. I greatly enjoyed my time working for the Public Health Department for the US Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan.
- Personal goalsTo become a confident and competent general pediatrician. I would like to hike the Appalachian Trail in Maine.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I wanted to pursue training at a center of excellence in a setting that allowed for close resident-attending relationships. My family and I wanted to explore a new part of the country and enjoy what Maine’s natural beauty has to offer throughout the year.

Zachary Gauthier
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownYork, ME
- UndergraduateWake Forest University
- Medical SchoolTufts Maine Track
- Interests/HobbiesRock climbing, cooking and baking, trying new restaurants, and doing anything outdoors with my dog, Jay.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Architect
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBread and Friends
- Favorite place in MaineI'm not biased, but I would say Nubble Lighthouse, as it is the best lighthouse in Maine.
- Medical interestsCurrently, I'm most interested in Pediatric Cardiology however I'm excited to continue to explore each specialty.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?Working at MMC for the past two years, I have been able to see first hand the type of welcoming and positive environment that has been developed here. It is the exact type of work/learning environment I was looking for in a residency program. Also, being from Maine, it will allow me to give back to my community that has given me so much throughout my life.

Sydney Green
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownManchester, Maine
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maine
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests/HobbiesRunning, canoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, reading, birdwatching
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...High school science teacher
- Favorite place in MaineCobbossee Lake
- Medical interestsAccess to care in rural communities, Vaccine awareness, School Health, Advocacy
- What did you do before medical school?I worked in the Quality and Safety Department at Maine Medical Center for a year. I also spent a year working as a substitute teacher, the majority in a long-term fourth-grade role.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?Growing up in Maine, I have always looked to Maine Medical Center as a place rooted in community and driven by excellence. I experienced the strong sense of community while working here before medical school. When I rotated through different departments as a medical student and saw familiar faces, I was repeatedly reminded of the culture of support, kindness, and hard-work. I wanted to be a resident where I was surrounded by such individuals and to continue caring for the community I call home.

Caroline Jaeger
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownConway, NH
- UndergraduateUniversity of New England
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests/HobbiesYear-round outdoor activities, my dog, spending time with family & friends
- Favorite place in MaineFortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford (fun fact: this is where I found out that I matched at MHMMC!)
- Medical interestsHospital medicine, public health
- Favorite Maine activityA sunny day activity outside followed by relaxing on a brewery patio.
- What did you do before medical school?I went to UNE for my undergraduate degree in Medical biology with minors in Nutrition and Health/Medicine/Society. While in undergrad, I worked as a tutor, server, and EMT.
- Best/worst jobI've loved all of my jobs, but my very first job was at Story Land (an amusement park in NH) where I was Cinderella's helper.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?SO many reasons! During my rotation with the program, I felt instantly at home around the entire team. There is a high level of supported autonomy with a collaborative approach to patient care which I love. Nearly all of my mentors throughout the years have been alumni of the program and I aspire provide the quality of care that they do. Lastly, the location is truly perfect and has everything I need to maintain work-life balance.

Anne Mullin
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownBarrington, RI
- UndergraduateUniversity of Vermont
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests/HobbiesBiking, running, skiing, cooking/baking
- Favorite place in MaineSugarloaf
- Medical interestsCardiology, NICU, Environmental Health
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I think Maine Medical Center is the perfect place to train as a pediatrician because its small program allows for close relationships among residents, faculty, and the surrounding community. As the only children’s hospital in Maine and home to a Level 1 trauma center, it serves a diverse patient population with a broad range of acuity. I also love biking, skiing, and enjoying Portland’s local restaurants!

Joshua Parbs
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownUrbana, IA
- UndergraduateUniversity of Iowa
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests/HobbiesDancing to anything by Taylor Swift, pretending to be a barista by making fun coffee drinks, and reviewing places on Google Maps.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Teacher
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandMainely Noods for a regular night out, but Chaval for something fancy.
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia National Park!
- Medical interestsPrimary care, applying public health to medicine, and advocacy work.
- Favorite weekend destinationNew York City
- Favorite Maine activityHiking at the beach
- Personal goalsTo become your favorite pediatrician!
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I absolutely love the connections I have been able to make both professionally and personally. I felt this would be the best place to grow and develop as a physician and person. Portland and Maine at large are also BEAUTIFUL!

Miriam Siddique
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownSan Diego
- UndergraduateUniversity of California, San Diego
- Medical SchoolMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- Interests/Hobbieshiking and kayaking
- Personal quote (100 words or less)Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.
- Favorite place in MaineFort Williams Park
- Medical interestsPrimary care
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?The supportive, patient-centered environment and the opportunity to grow as a well-rounded physician really drew me in.

Austin Steward
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownOrono, ME
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maine
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine, Maine Track
- Interests/HobbiesHiking in Chacos, cooking new foods, reading, running, and board games
- Celebrity I most resembleWinston Schmidt (S7E1)
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Camp Counselor, Dean of Students, or Chef
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBecky's Diner, Crispy Gai, The Porthole
- Personal quote (100 words or less)"This chasm that has been naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him.” Will Allen Dromgoole, The Bridge Builder
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia National Park
- Medical interestsHospital Medicine, Acute Care, Medical Education
- What did you do before medical school?I was a Growth Consultant - creating community & curriculum for the ATO National Fraternity
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?After spending the last three years in Portland, I knew Maine Med was the right choice both in and outside the hospital. The supportive community, emphasis on mentorship, and balance of autonomy stood out during my time here and again on the interview trail—not to mention the great access to outdoor activities and an amazing food scene!