Laura Director
- Year in ProgramFEL1
- HometownPortland, ME
- UndergraduateBates College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine
- Interests / Hobbiesmy dogs, skiing, biking (road and mountain), any form of exercise, collecting sneakers, recreating outside, trying to remember how to surf, the Philadelphia Eagles, college basketball, fine tipped pens.
- If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be aFood stylist
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandJays
- Favorite place in MaineHome!
- Medical interestsEmergency Medicine, Palliative Care, Ultrasound
- Favorite weekend destinationanything outside with my husband and our dogs
- What did you do before medical schoolworked at Idexx and bartended in the East End
- Best / Worst Jobbest job: Emergency Medicine or bartending at the Snug with my friends. Worst job: bagging groceries (although I picked up some great skills)
- Why Maine Medical CenterFor the opportunity to do what I love and help the people of my community
Alex Harrison
- Year in ProgramFEL1
- HometownWest Des Moines, IA
- UndergraduateWartburg College (IA)
- Medical SchoolDes Moines University (IA)
- Interests / HobbiesBackpacking, running, biking, trumpet, golfing
- If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be aa travel writer
- Favorite restaurant in Portland: Don’t have one yet!
- Favorite place in Maine: I’ve really enjoyed my time in Acadia but am excited to explore more of the state!
- Medical interestsIntegrating palliative medicine and emergency medicine
- Favorite weekend destinationAnywhere outside!
- What did you do before medical schoolWaiter at Outback Steakhouse, Scribe in ED
- Best / Worst JobMowed lawns in high school!
- Why Maine Medical CenterLoved the faculty, variety of practice locations/types including time at the VA, and the ability to explore a new part of the country!
- Celebrity I most resembleI’ve been called Doogie Howser a few times