PGY4
Madison Hopkins
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownMassachusetts
- UndergraduateUniversity of South Carolina
- Medical SchoolClemson University
Nina Razavi
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownPleasanton, CA
- UndergraduateSaint Louis University
- Medical SchoolPenn State College of Medicine
- Interests/hobbiesReading, eating, being outside!!
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandScales
- Favorite Maine activityTrying new restaurants and breweries :)
PGY3
Mary Carmack
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownVeazie, ME
- UndergraduateHarvard College
- Medical SchoolColumbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Interests/hobbiesRunning, gardening, tennis, sewing
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Gardener
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandCooking dinner at home with my partner! Also Tandem and Scratch for treats :)
- Favorite place in MaineGrand Lake Stream
- Medical interestsMinimally invasive surgery, rural medicine, family planning, medical education, and Maternal and Fetal Medicine
- Favorite Maine activityAny day spent outside...cross country ski trips to Maine Huts and Trails, hiking Mt Katahdin, picnics at the beach, visiting the Common Ground Fair
- What did you do before medical school?Software engineer, outdoor trip leader, research assistant, medical scribe
- Best/worst jobLeading bike trips for teens through the Canadian Rockies and Montana
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?So many reasons! Strong generalist training, great camaraderie among the residents and provider groups, and broad exposure due to the large catchment area. And of course, I got to move to Maine!
Hannah Crowley
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownConcord, MA
- UndergraduateGeorgetown University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandSmalls
- Favorite place in MaineLong Island
- Medical interestsSubstance use disorder, complex pregnancies
Chukwuemeka Esomonu
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownUzuakoli, Abia State, Nigeria
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Port-Harcourt
- Interests/hobbiesI love dancing, cooking, seeking out new museums to visit with my partner. Movies!
- Celebrity I most resembleI don’t know. You tell me.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Teacher or an astronomer.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandAlisson’s Restaurant in Kennebunkport
- Favorite place in MaineCamden/Rockland and anyplace I can see the ocean (Hint: there are very many places in Maine)
- Medical interestsFamily health, women’s health, obstetrics, occupational health and safety, bridging healthcare disparities.
- Favorite weekend destinationProbably more than a weekend, but the Virgin Islands!
- Favorite Maine activityKayaking, visiting coastal areas.
- What did you do before medical school?Secondary (High) school
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?Strong community program with an academic feel. I wanted a place I could have a solid training in obstetrics and gynecology to augment my background as a family physician. The opportunity to work with diverse population that MaineHealth Maine Medical Center cares for, was huge plus!
Rachel Thommen
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownAgoura Hills, CA
- UndergraduateWellesley College
- Medical SchoolNew York Medical College
- Interests / HobbiesCooking, Hiking, Getting Outdoors
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandStill looking for my most favorite
- Favorite Maine ActivityGetting outdoors!
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandStill looking for my most favorite
- Favorite Place in MaineAny place on the water!
- Favorite Maine activityGetting outdoors!
- Why Maine Medical Center?I wanted to get an excellent clinical education with great people in a beautiful place.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aMarine Biologist
PGY2
Julia Greenwald
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownHampden, Maine
- UndergraduateTufts University
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine (Maine Track)
- Interests/hobbiesHosting dinner parties, sewing, yoga, ballet, outdoor activities, traveling, gardening, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with my husband Max
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Farm cafe owner or seamstress
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandWoodford Food and Beverage
- Favorite place in MaineProbably right here in Portland! I love visiting the local beaches and walking around the peninsula
- Medical interestsMinimally invasive gynecologic surgery, oncology, medical ethics, improving the patient experience, medical education and mentorship
- Favorite weekend destinationGoing to Boston to visit friends
- Favorite Maine activityJumping into a lake or the ocean!
- What did you do before medical school?Worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute doing clinical research coordination for gynecologic oncology studies
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I rotated at MMC for third and fourth year of medical school, and I have always felt at home here. The faculty and residents are welcoming and invested in the growth of every learner. The patient care is top-notch in quality and respectful of people from all backgrounds. I know I will be empowered to grow into the doctor I want to be at MMC!
Chloe Morgan
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownTucson, AZ
- UndergraduateNew York University
- Medical SchoolTufts
- Interests/hobbiesHiking/backpacking, knitting, baking, reading
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Wildlife rehabber or professional birdwatcher
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandMiyake
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia!
- Medical interestsGynecologic oncology, reproductive justice, carceral health
- Favorite Maine activityAnything outdoors!
- What did you do before medical school?Studied chemistry in graduate school
- Best/worst jobBest and worst: dog walker during a very hot and humid summer in NYC!
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I had the opportunity to rotate here during medical school and found that it was an excellent place to learn. MMC is full of welcoming and diligent people, and the residents are very close-knit and supportive. Additionally, the hospital's large catchment area means an extensive breadth of training. Finally, Portland is an amazing place to live!
Yordan "Dancho" Penev
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownSofia, Bulgaria
- UndergraduateDavidson College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- Interests/hobbiesAdventure travel, running, biking, skiing, snowboarding, music
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Teacher/ failed rockstar
- Personal quote (100 words or less)"Too much sanity may be madness — and maddest of all: to see life as it is, and not as it should be!" - Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes
- Favorite place in MaineTBD!
- Medical interestsGynecologic Oncology, Global Health
- Favorite weekend destinationThe mountain next door
- Favorite Maine activityBiking
- What did you do before medical school?Prior to med school, I coordinated research on using mobile games to diagnose and treat pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, lauched public health informatics tools to lower maternal and neonatal morbidity in East Africa, and ran a nonprofit organization for at-risk youths in Bulgaria.
- Personal goalsHelp individual patients and patients at scale, in the U.S. and around the world.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I wanted a program with all academic options available but also a community feel and a commitment to service where I can feel at home knowing that my colleagues and I share similar values. All of this nestled in the natural beauty of Maine makes me super excited to come here for residency!
Allegra Volpacchio De Landri
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownNew York City, NY
- UndergraduateColumbia University
- Medical SchoolNew York Medical College
- Interests/hobbiesWatching women’s sports, running, hiking, biking, soccer, rugby, dancing
- Celebrity I most resembleI was Troye Sivan for two Halloweens in a row
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...public defender or an academic specializing in the queer history of modern pop music
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandNot a restaurant technically but…. the focaccia at Standard Baking
- Favorite place in MaineTie between the public library in Brooklin, ME and Isle au Haut
- Medical interestsGender-affirming care, LGBTQ-sensitive OB/GYN care, maternal health equity
- Favorite Maine activityAnything on the water!!!
- Best/worst jobBest job: Receptionist at a queer barber shop in New York City
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?Supportive and caring residency environment! Excellent training! Beautiful outdoors!!
Hannah Wisniewski
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownKingston, Massachusetts
- UndergraduateUMass Amherst
- Medical SchoolUMass Chan Medical School
- Interests/hobbiesbaking, yoga, crochet, running, reading
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Baker
- Medical interestsAddressing health disparities, family planning, medical education
- What did you do before medical school?Worked in psychiatry research for 3 years
- Best/worst jobBest job: working in a cupcake bakery
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I wanted to be at a program with strong generalist training and a congenial, supportive culture. I love that MMC is a large, tertiary care center that serves a diverse and rural population in an awesome city.
PGY1
Sophia Austin
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownSan Francisco
- UndergraduateBowdoin College
- Medical SchoolThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Interests/hobbiesHiking/walking, art making and viewing, sea kayaking, XC skiing, playing guitar, finding good music!
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?Maine Med stood out as a program that provides excellent training and fosters community. I knew that MMC would nurture my passion for caring for rural and underserved communities and give me broad exposure to the medical needs of the entire state. I am grateful to work with a close-knit group of residents and live in such a cool city!
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...ballet dancer
- Medical interestsReproductive justice and family planning
- Favorite weekend destinationMorse Mountain in Phippsburg, ME
- Favorite place in MaineAny of the islands out in Muscongus Bay
- Favorite Maine activityAnything coastal: walking, swimming, eating a lobster roll...the list goes on!
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandLeeward for date night and Dutch’s for brunch
- What did you do before medical school?I worked in the art world, first at a photography gallery and then at the Portland Museum of Art.
- Best/worst jobBest: modeled for LL Bean!
Nicholas Baker
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownNew Rochelle, NY
- UndergraduateTemple University
- Medical SchoolTufts University - Maine Track
- Interests/hobbiesRock climbing, piano, cooking, hiking, traveling, and skiing
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I rotated here in medical school and was struck by how supportive the hospital's culture is. As the major referral center of the entire state, I knew I would be exposed to a wide variety of pathology and acuity. Portland is also well-positioned to provide easy and abundant access to the outdoors!
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Teacher or chef!
- Medical interestsMedical education, gynecologic oncology, rural healthcare
- Favorite weekend destinationA quick trip home to NY to visit family
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia
- Favorite Maine activityGoing for a nice hike followed by jumping into a lake or river!
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandSo many to choose from - tie between Yosaku and Bird & Co
Shelby Cronkhite
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownTurner, Maine
- UndergraduateBates College
- Medical SchoolThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Interests/hobbiesAlpine skiing, hiking, yoga, and barre
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I was drawn to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center's OBGYN residency program because of its balance of clinical rigor and supportive culture. As a native Mainer, I look forward to caring for patients from across the state with complex medical needs and varying levels of access to healthcare. Moreover, this program's genuine warmth and "family feel" made it an ideal environment for me to train in.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...A performer on Broadway!
- Medical interestsWomen's Health, Reproductive Justice
- Favorite weekend destinationAny beach, anywhere
- Favorite place in MaineSugarloaf
- Favorite Maine activityAlpine skiing
- What did you do before medical school?Before medical school, I worked as an ED Tech at MaineHealth Lincoln Campus in Damariscotta, Maine.
Kathleen McCarthy
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownAtlanta, GA
- UndergraduateThe George Washington University
- Medical SchoolThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Interests/hobbiesGoing to concerts/shows, reading, hosting dinner parties, attending/watching sporting events, traveling, being outdoors !
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?A supportive training environment in a beautiful place ! I felt it was a residency program with excellent training and a strong community.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...high school teacher, or working in book publishing
- Medical interestsMedical education, adolescent care, substance use disorder in pregnancy
- What did you do before medical school?Research in the department of Trauma and Burn Surgery at Children's National.
Tessa Peredy
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownFreeport, Maine
- UndergraduateSacred Heart University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests/hobbiesBiking, running, camping, hiking, skiing
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?MHMMC serves a large catchment area, offering exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of pathology. During my fourth-year visiting rotation, I experienced firsthand the faculty’s dedication to both their patients and the residents, as well as the supportive and welcoming environment the residents fostered.
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Wildlife photographer
- Medical interestsHigh-risk obstetrics, rural medicine, family planning
- Favorite weekend destinationHiggins beach in the summer, Sugarloaf in the winter
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia National Park
- Favorite Maine activityAnything outside!
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandScales, Honey Paw, Crispy Gài, Lucky Cheetah, Mr. Tuna... too many to choose from!
- What did you do before medical school?I worked as a dialysis technician in Biddeford, Maine