Elisha Shah
- Year in ProgramPRG5
- HometownNashua, NH
- UndergraduateMCPHS University
- Medical SchoolLECOM
- Interests / Hobbies:Dance, Reality TV, Running
- If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a:TV Show Blogger or Vlogger
- Favorite restaurant in Portland:Super excited to find out!
- Personal quote:Never let the vibes die down.
- Favorite place in Maine:Excited to explore!
- Medical interestsInnovation, Education
- Favorite weekend destination:Home to NH, Boston, NYC
- Favorite Maine activity:I am excited to explore the various hiking spots!
- What did you do before medical schoolCollege! I was in a 7-year medical program
- Best Job/WorstBest , working in medicine
- Why Maine Medical Center:Portland was a place I visited every summer with my family, and I have always enjoyed the beaches, hiking, and exploring the town. Each time I’ve been there, the area has felt like home—welcoming and tight-knit. I’m excited about the possibility of training in a place that, while not my hometown, feels like one. Maine Medical Center’s community mirrors the city it resides in, and I am eager to be a part of it and contribute to it!
- Celebrity I most resemble:Mindy Kaling
Alessandra Daskalakis
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownSan Francisco, CA
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesKayaking, skiing, camping. I also love reading science fiction and fantasy.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandCrispy Gai
- Favorite Place in MaineLocal beaches in the summer and Sugarloaf in the winter
- Medical InterestsGeneral gastroenterology and hepatology. Cirrhosis. Addiction medicine. I am especially interested in opportunities to collaborate with PCPs, hospitalists and community partners to improve access to and continuity of specialty care.
- Favorite weekend destinationStill exploring
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked at a community health center in San Francisco providing free and low-cost medical, gynecological, mental health and gender-affirming care.
- Best/worse jobChildren’s Department Lead at Barnes and Noble (tied for best)
- Why Maine Medical Center?As a community hospital with strong academic ties and high acuity, I feel I get the best of both worlds. The care is collaborative and evidence-based with ample opportunity to take initiative and engage in patient-centered projects. There is a great need for more gastroenterology in the state, and I hope my training helps me to better serve rural populations. I have loved being a resident at Maine Med and look forward to my ongoing proximity to the outdoors and top notch food scene as a fellow.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA chef
Zack Mitchell
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Mississippi School of Medicine