Degree Title
              MD
          Fellowship / Residency Program
              
          Chief Resident
              No
          Year in Program
              
          Undergraduate School
              George Fox University
          Medical School
              Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
          Hometown
              Tigard, OR
          Interests/hobbies
      
            Baseball, weightlifting, carpentry/DIY projects, gardening, plant-based cooking, piano, choir, birdwatching, hiking/backpacking, mountain biking
      
      Celebrity I most resemble
      
            A healthy blend of Alex Honnold and John Mulaney
      
      If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...
      
            Marine biologist/teacher/minister  
      
      Favorite restaurant in Portland
      
            None yet! Hoping to try The Lost Kitchen in Freedom or Primo in Rockport! 
      
      Personal quote (100 words or less)
      
            "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
      
      Favorite place in Maine
      
            Acadia National Park
      
      Medical interests
      
            Rural, underserved, Global health, Endocrinology, Nephrology
      
      Favorite weekend destination
      
            Cabin in the woods!
      
      Favorite Maine activity
      
            Cadillac South Ridge Trail
      
      What did you do before medical school?
      
            I worked as a hospital healthcare interpreter as well as a contact tracer for Nike! 
      
      Personal goals
      
            Become the person, father, and physician who walks alongside others in their triumphs and struggles alike.
      
      Best/worst job
      
            Best job: This one!   
      
      Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?
      
            MaineHealth offers robust academic and clinical training that will best prepare me for my career as an internist/rural clinician. It boasts outstanding global health opportunities through the Pebble Street Learning Collaborative and Dr. Diamond-Falk’s commitment to East Africa. I was also impressed with the many rural/community clinics in Windham, Brunswick, and York. The entire community seems very family-friendly and personal-growth-oriented which is key at this stage of training. I’m also told that Marissa’s garden produce is a MUST!   
      
      
Featured
              No