Caitlyn Desir
- Year in ProgramPRG5
- HometownBridgton, ME
- UndergraduateNew York University
- Medical SchoolAlbany Medical College
- Interests / HobbiesSkiing; hiking; biking; spending time outside with my husband James, our crazy toddler Leo, and our three dogs Gordon, Zoli, and Marty McFly
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBatson River Brewing
- Personal quoteFall hikes, Summer concerts at Thompson's Point, Winter skiing at Sunday River, waiting for spring to just be over.
- Favorite Place in MaineBaxter State Park
- Medical InterestsGeneral urology, BPH surgery, reconstructive surgery, resident/physician wellness
- Favorite weekend destinationQuebec City!
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI studied film production and worked for a few years as a movie producer and event planner.
- Best/worse jobBeing a mom!
- Why Maine Medical Center?There are so many reasons why I chose to come train at Maine Med! Firstly, I grew up in this beautiful state and wanted to return to train and practice in my home community. I wanted to go to a program that would provide excellent operative training with an individualized approach to education. The people at MMC are what truly locked it in for me though, I am inspired every day by my peers, mentors and community here and look forward to practicing locally when I graduate.
- Celebrity I most resembleI get Amy Adams a lot
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aFiction writer
Loren Smith
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownLancaster, PA
- UndergraduateMacalester College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia
- Interests / HobbiesTravel, kayaking, contemporary art, music, kitchen-sink cooking, novel experiences
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandJudy Gibson (RIP)
- Personal quoteHiking around and filling out my Maine Lighthouse Passport while stopping for oysters along the way.
- Favorite Place in MaineWherever I happen to be
- Medical InterestsUrologic surgical refinement, health policy and mentorship, QI as data-driven change management, novel urologic imaging technologies.
- Favorite weekend destinationChecking out the WNDR Museum in Boston (see photo, that is my eye) that uses technology to create interactive play spaces, endless walking around with no agenda, food and beverages.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolWorked as the loans registrar at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.
- Best/worse jobBest: urology resident / Worst: TGI Fridays (I was written up for having too few "flair" buttons)
- Why Maine Medical Center?High surgical volume, supportive peers and mentors, good location
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be a...still figuring it out
Architha Sudhakar
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownCranbury, NJ
- UndergraduateVillanova University
- Medical SchoolDrexel College of Medicine
- Interests / Hobbiesreading, writing, languages
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThis is an unfair question. There are so many great places! But if I was to choose my favorite meal here, it would definitely be Fore Street.
- Favorite Place in MaineCan't choose! There are so many amazing spots for every season.
- Medical Interestsendourology, FPMRS
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI came straight through from undergrad! However I did work as a standardized patient for the nursing school, which was lots of fun.
- Best/worse jobIce cream scooper at Coldstone Creamery. I think this was both best and worst? It was fun and frustrating all at the same time.
- Why Maine Medical Center?The camaraderie and friendship between faculty and residents was immediately evident during my interview. I love how our program listens to and trusts resident decisions. All our attendings treat us like valuable colleagues, and are genuinely invested in our growth as urologists. It is truly a collaborative team, and our surgical experience is unparalleled.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aI would most likely have studied linguistics. I really love foreign language, and discovering patterns in human communication across the globe is fascinating.
Adam Cole
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownQueensbury, NY
- UndergraduateUniversity at Buffalo
- Medical SchoolSUNY Upstate
- Interests / HobbiesSkiing, running, traveling, craft beer
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandScales
- Personal quoteSpring skiing up in the mountains on Saturday, then walking on a sunny beach on Sunday.
- Favorite Place in MaineAcadia in the summer vs. Sunday River in the winter
- Medical InterestsRobotics and reconstruction
- Favorite weekend destinationBar Harbor in the fall
- What did you do before Medical SchoolStudying biomedical engineering in undergrad. Then took a gap year working as an ER tech in rural upstate New York.
- Best/worse jobBest: being a movie theater projectionist in high school. Hard to beat unlimited popcorn and free movies.
- Why Maine Medical Center?I wanted an environment where the culture was great with lots of operative experience. Truly couldn't have landed at a better program; the people and training here are amazing.
- Celebrity I most resembleConan O'Brien...not sure what about it makes us look alike...
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA part time ski bum and full time lottery winner
Emma Harwood
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownOmaha, NE
- UndergraduateCreighton University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Nebraska Medical School (Omaha)
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, travelling, cooking/baking, paddle boarding, snowboarding (the bunny hill), snuggling with my cats, exploring the outdoors.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThere is no shortage of amazing food in Portland, but I had a very delicious and memorable birthday dinner at David's 388 (in South Portland).
- Personal quotePaddle boarding with my fiancé, or anything by the ocean really! We are hoping to learn to surf this year.
- Favorite Place in MaineHarpswell (so far)
- Medical InterestsGenitourinary Reconstruction, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Endourology, Geriatrics
- Favorite weekend destinationCutler Coast
- What did you do before Medical Schooldata analyst in basic sciences lab
- Best/worse jobNot sure about the worst, but the best job I've had was working at my family's pizza joint in Omaha (Mama's Pizza)
- Why Maine Medical Center?Perfect-sized program in the perfect location! The program is continuing to expand and evolve and being a part of that was a big draw for me. It offers exposure to a wide breadth of Urology. I also really appreciate the collegial, supportive environment within our program.
- Celebrity I most resembleEmma Watson (so I've been told)
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aEnvironmental engineer or something involving biomathematics
Raeann Dalton
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownColonia, NJ
- UndergraduateNortheastern University
- Medical SchoolRowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / Hobbieshiking, cycling, skiing, coffee, cooking, gardening, travel
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandTandem Coffee Roasters
- Personal quoteExploring a hiking or cycling trail that I haven't been to with friends
- Favorite Place in MaineToo many great spots to choose from. Probably somewhere on the coast!
- Medical InterestsEndourology, female pelvic medicine, reconstructive urology, sexual medicine, geriatrics and aging
- Favorite weekend destinationCamping in the White Mountains
- What did you do before Medical SchoolDrug discovery and development in several chem/biochem labs, worked briefly as an EMT
- Why Maine Medical Center?I love that MMC offers the benefits of being at a tertiary medical center with a strong community feel in one of the most beautiful cities in New England!
Maya Eldin
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownMcKinney, TX
- UndergraduateUniversity of Texas at Dallas
- Medical SchoolDell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin
- Interests / HobbiesEmbroidery, hiking, reading, puzzles
- Favorite Place in MaineYet to be discovered!
- Medical InterestsTrauma and genitourinary reconstruction, andrology
- Favorite weekend destinationBoston, MA
- Best/worse jobBest job was my very first job as a farm worker at the age of 15!
- Why Maine Medical Center?MMC stands out for its close-knit community and sincere commitment to resident education, which I experienced firsthand during my interview. The program emphasizes strong surgical training that produces confident and capable surgeons. Portland is also a great city to live and work in!
Mariah Milazzo
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownBerkeley, California
- UndergraduateMiddlebury College
- Medical SchoolTufts University - Maine Track
- Interests/hobbiesBaking, crafting, scuba diving, hiking, playing with my dog, being a mom
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...professional baker
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBread and Friends
- Favorite place in MaineKettle Cove
- Medical interestsfemale sexual medicine, sexual health education, general urology
- Favorite weekend destinationScratch Bakery
- Favorite Maine activityeating all of the amazing food in Portland
- What did you do before medical school?I took four years off after college before medical school. During that time I worked as a medical assistant at a FQHC and an urgent care and got a Masters of Medical Science.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I have had the privilege of completing all of my clinical rotations at Maine Medical Center and have had a wonderful learning experience being taught by incredibly smart, kind and supportive doctors. I am thrilled to be staying for residency in such an amazing learning environment!
Mira Reynolds
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownOgden, Utah
- UndergraduateUniversity of Utah
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Utah
- Interests/hobbiesClimbing, hiking, skiing, embroidery, sewing, reading
- If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...Cook/chef. I love cooking and I always think it would have been an interesting and exciting career path.
- Medical interestsGender affirming care, reconstructive urology
- What did you do before medical school?I had several years between undergrad and med school and worked in military psychology research, as a psychiatric technician, taught English in elementary schools in South Korea, and was a medical assistant at an outpatient specialities clinic.
- Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?I hoped to match at MMC after doing an away rotation in September. Despite never working with me before, everyone was incredibly kind and felt very familiar from the beginning. The combination of an excellent surgical training with the family-like culture was everything I hoped for in a program. I also fell in love with driving to work every day and looking around in awe at the beautiful scenery.