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PGY4
Jacob Cooper
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownMount Vernon, TX
- UndergraduateBaylor University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School
- Interests / HobbiesAmateur chef, backyard gardening, volleyball, hiking/camping/backpacking, traveling whenever I can
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBoda
- Personal quoteBeach day with my partner, friends and dogs
- Favorite Place in MaineCutler Coast/Bold Coast area
- Medical InterestsI really enjoy thinking about big issues in health systems and healthy policy and how that intersects with health economics and value-based/cost-conscious care - essentially getting the most out of our healthcare dollars for the most people. Working alongside underserved populations and global health as well.
- Favorite weekend destinationCamping anywhere along the coast
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI spent a few years working in clinical research before earning a Masters in health policy, planning and financing at the London School of Economics and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Why Maine Medical Center?MMC is a unique blend of a large tertiary care and academic center with a community feel. Pretty much everyone is on a first-name basis. The variety and complexity you see in Maine with large rural and immigrant populations makes MMC an excellent place to train.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be afarmer/chef with a farm to table restaurant on the side
Jasmine Landry
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownNorthampton, MA
- UndergraduateMacalester College
- Medical SchoolAlbany Medical College
- Interests / Hobbieshiking, backpacking, baking pies, trying all the local breweries, hanging out with my dog, maintaining my Duolingo streak, playing board games, low-key birdwatching with the Merlin app
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandCong tu Bot - Vietnamese street food with great cocktails
- Personal quotecross-country skiing at Oxbow and drinking a beer by the campfire at the halfway mark
- Favorite Place in MaineEastport, ME and all the nearby parks and coastline
- Medical Interestsprimary care, palliative care, refugee and immigrant health, harm reduction, weight-inclusive healthcare
- Favorite weekend destinationPortland!
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked in an immunology lab supervising student researchers, babysat, and volunteered with high school exchange students.
- Best/worse jobworst: in college I got paid to pull staples out of bulletin boards. My wrists have never recovered. Best: canoe instructor and camp counselor
- Why Maine Medical Center?I wanted to train in an urban setting with a diverse patient population but I also wanted a "small town" feel to live in. I wanted a program that felt like a family with trainees and faculty who support each other, and I feel I've found that at Maine Med.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be abookstore owner (or maybe a national park ranger?)
Bailey O'Donnell
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownRoxbury, NY
- UndergraduateHartwick College
- Medical SchoolSUNY Upstate
- Interests / HobbiesAnything outside with my dogs, running, hiking, downhill skiing, Peloton riding, baking
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandI have more than one (of course!) Breakfast: Little Miss Portland Diner (they have real maple syrup at no extra charge!), bagels from Scratch Bakery. Lunch: The Shop, DuckFat, Bird and Co. Dinner: Terlingua, Eventide, Mr. Tuna
- Personal quoteGoing to beach with my three dogs at sunrise
- Favorite Place in MaineDepends on the season! In the spring/summer, one of the local dog friendly beaches. In the fall, hiking in Acadia National Park. In the winter, Sunday River for skiing.
- Medical InterestsPediatric and adult inpatient medicine, critical care medicine
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI only had three months off between undergraduate graduation and starting medical school. I wish I could say I spent that time exploring the country or the world. Instead, I worked many long hours as a phlebotomist at a small medical center near my hometown.
- Best/worse jobThroughout high school, I worked as a housekeeper at an internationally-known boutique motel in my "middle-of-no-where" hometown. I had the best bosses in the world. If I loved hospitality, I never would have left!
- Why Maine Medical Center?I honestly had never visited Maine before I applied for residency. The minute I met the residents at the pre-interview dinner, I knew that they were "my people." They also seemed to love the outdoors, their pets, and their program! I had a feeling that at this program, I would be supported by the program directors and my fellow residents. Everyone seemed like a big family. Lastly, life outside the hospital is full of many opportunities for outdoor adventures!
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be athree way tie - veterinarian, kindergarten teacher, PE teacher
Christina Tsui
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownTowson, MD
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maryland, College Park
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesRunning, exploring trails and beaches with my husband and dog, reading and audiobooks, biking, baking
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBecky’s Dinah, nothin’ finah!
- Favorite Place in MaineFortunes Rocks Beach
- Medical InterestsMedical education, clinical reasoning, transitions of care
- Favorite weekend destinationBoston, Acadia, the White Mountains
- Why Maine Medical Center?People are kind and helpful. When I rotated as a student during the height of COVID, it felt like there was a sense of resilience rather than despair. As a resident, I feel that sense even more as our feedback is well-heard and our program leadership uses that to implement change. Location-wise, life in Maine is truly peaceful. The winters aren’t that bad!! I love being able to walk the beach and forests all in one day.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aSocial worker
PGY3
Christian Bayingana
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownChicago, IL
- Medical SchoolUniversité Nationale du Rwanda - Faculté de Médecine
- Interests / HobbiesFootball (soccer), basketball, DIY projects (car, home maintenance and repairs), audiobooks (large collection of non-fiction books with focus on history, social, geopolitical and economic affairs, history of medicine, history etc.), biking, infant whispering., Sci-Fi movies (Star Wars over Star Trek :P).
- Personal quoteBiking in the fall through multicolored wood trails
- Favorite Place in MaineKettle Cove beach and state park.
- Medical InterestsCardiology, minimally invasive procedures, advocacy
- Favorite weekend destinationThe beach or biking on a quiet and remote trail.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolAdvocacy work with an NGO focusing on child and reproductive health. Inventory fulfillment officer for a telecom company. Cattle/Livestock price negotiator and acquisition officer.
- Best/worse jobBest Job: UN Peacekeeping Medical Officer in South Sudan during an unexpected resumption of hostilities after a fragile peace process was suddenly shattered. Worst Job: Cattle/Livestock price negotiation and acquisition (challenging situation for a rookie negotiator). AFTER MEDICAL SCHOOL/BEFORE RESIDENCY: Served as youth advisor in the UN interagency network during the multi-year process to develop the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework, focusing on HIV prevention policy (including the passing of the UN Political Declaration on HIV), sexual and reproductive health policy and their respective budgetary allocations. Served as a GP in a rural district hospital in Rwanda and later Namibia (inpatient), then as a Medical Officer with the United Nations in South Africa and later South Sudan (outpatient urban and field/preventive medicine respectively). Worked on assessing the commercial viability of a new biomarker screening test for early detection of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with the NIH and the National Cancer Center. Worked with a team providing Covid-19 training to border posts healthcare staff in Algeria, Tunisia and Jordan, in partnership with the State Department and LSU.
- Why Maine Medical Center?Humble, committed and passionate community of residents and attendings serving a diverse patient population in a beautiful State, with lots of activities nearby to relax after a busy week on service.
- Celebrity I most resembleHarry Belafonte
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aan auto mechanic, a home builder, a diplomat.
Hannah Durant
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownHopkinton, NH
- UndergraduateSt. Lawrence University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, skiing, exploring local trails with my dog, DIY home projects, reading romantasy, Peloton.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandWayside, Honey Paw, El Corazon, Monte's, Standard Baking Co., Coveside Coffee and Pool Lobster at Goldthwaite's in Biddeford!
- Personal quotePuffin watching cruise out of Boothbay! And any coastal hike/trail.
- Favorite Place in MaineBiddeford Pool, Rangeley
- Medical InterestsRural health, hospital medicine
- What did you do before Medical SchoolWorked as a research assistant in primary care and adolescent parent clinic at Boston Children's Hospital, also worked as a dog walker!
- Best/worse jobWorking at the local apple orchard in my hometown sorting apples and making apple cider donuts, or working as a receptionist at a yacht club
- Why Maine Medical Center?I did rotations at MMC as a 4th year medical student and loved everything about the program and hospital. I wanted to be at a large academic medical center that still had a small community feel and MMC is just that. I loved how close-knit and down-to-earth the residents, attendings and staff members were and the great learning environment it fostered. There are also really unique rural medicine opportunities. And of course Portland is such an amazing place to live with unlimited access to skiing, hiking, beaches and amazing restaurants/breweries. You can't beat going from the hospital to the beach in 10 minutes!
Brianna Goodison
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownMoved around a lot but attended high school in a teeny tiny rural village in Western NY, outside of Buffalo
- UndergraduateGuilford College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Arizona COM- Tucson
- Interests / HobbiesDogs. Old dogs. Young dogs. Big dogs, little dogs. I also love fancy coffees and pastries. Will lounge when given the chance.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandHoney Paw- specifically the Smoked Lamb Khao Soi and the honey soft serve
- Personal quoteEating! I know I'm supposed to say hiking or skiing or surfing but it is definitely eating. Portland has SO MANY restaurants/bakeries/coffee shops worth exploring.
- Favorite Place in MaineMy work in progress backyard with a little bonfire
- Medical InterestsGlobal health, mobile health, working in underserved areas
- Favorite weekend destinationThis one is tough- I think it's less where you are but what you're doing; I'm happy in my backyard gardening, napping at the beach, camping in the woods, lounging in front of my TV, exploring downtown
- What did you do before Medical School6th grade science teacher, children's behavior health counselor, motorcycle legal assistant. Also barista, bartender, drive thru worker, landscaper, etc. it was a longggggg road to get here!)
- Best/worse jobBest: residency (cheesy I know but true!) 2nd best: motorcycle legal assistant because I loved the people / Worst: middle school teacher (so hard, they need to pay teachers more!)
- Why Maine Medical Center?I was looking for a place allowed me to ask questions, grow, and learn in a safe, collaborative environment. The large international population was appealing with the exposure and training that comes along with it. I also knew I didn't want a big city but more of a funky, small-town vibe.
- Celebrity I most resembleTina Fey
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA carpenter or mechanic! I think they are such useful, therapeutic skills that I don't have at all but wish I did.
PGY2
Emily Cathey
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownCharlotte, NC
- UndergraduateUNC Chapel Hill
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
- Interests / HobbiesSoccer, UNC Sports, Hanging out with my dog, exploring new places (esp Portland's incredible restaurant scene), anything outdoors
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandIf I have to pick just one, Taco Escobarr....but honestly there are so many and so many I have left to try
- Personal quotedepending on my mood trying out one of the many trails or hikes or laying on a beach somewhere
- Favorite Place in MaineFortunes Rocks Beach
- Medical InterestsHospital medicine, heme/onc, critical care
- Favorite weekend destinationanywhere with friends!
- What did you do before Medical Schooltaught 4th grade for 2 years, then worked as a medical assistant for another 2 while taking my pre-requisite classes
- Best/worse jobbest was definitely teaching, worst was probably refereeing soccer games as a teenager.
- Why Maine Medical Center?It checked every box on my list. A challenging, but supportive environment. Great teaching. Close to many of support systems from medical school. Small enough to know many people, but big enough to have interesting pathology
- Celebrity I most resemblemaybe Sarah Drew? I’m not sure I have one.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be ahistory professor
Hannah Cooperman
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownLos Angeles
- UndergraduateUC Santa Barbara
- Medical SchoolWestern University of Health Sciences
- Interests / HobbiesScuba Diving, Hiking, Thrifting
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandGreen Elephant
- Personal quoteLake swimming!
- Medical InterestsInfectious Disease, Medical Education, Public Health
- Favorite weekend destinationHiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
- What did you do before Medical SchoolMedical Scribe, Oceanography Research, Camp Counselor
- Why Maine Medical Center?Beautiful place to live with access to ocean, lakes, and mountains. The state is filled with friendly, down-to-Earth, hard-working people.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aHigh School Guidance Counselor
Molly Olmsted
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownWinchester, MA
- UndergraduateWhitman College, Biology
- Medical SchoolUMass Chan Medical School
- Interests / HobbiesSkiing, hiking, biking, trail running, surfing, pottery, cooking, reading, adventuring with friends, playing cribbage, making crepes
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandMaybe Chaval or Izakaya Minato ... small plates are my jam
- Personal quotePicking wild blueberries mid-hike
- Favorite Place in MaineHiggins on a sunny day with a nice 3-5 foot swell and a scratch bagel waiting in my bag
- Medical Interestspalliative care, medical education, intersection of climate and medicine, sports medicine, POCUS
- Favorite weekend destinationFranconia Ridge Loop followed by Schilling beer and pizza 🙂
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI took 4 gap years and lived in MA, VT, UT, and WA all prior to ME - lots of adventures to be had in that time! I did research work in clinical trials and a masters program but mostly skied and adventured with friends and had a grand time
- Why Maine Medical Center?Definitely the people - everyone who works here is so down to earth! Mentors and advisors are invested in your education but also in your passions outside of the hospital and making sure you have time for life outside medicine. Also, MMC is a blend of community hospital and academic center which I thought would be a great experience for residency. Lastly, Portland is such a fun city - it's a short drive to mountains and right on the ocean and has a great restaurant and brewery scene!
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA ski patroller! Or working in environmental advocacy
Jonathan Oswald
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownEvansville, IN
- UndergraduateIndiana University
- Medical SchoolIndiana University School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesCooking, board games, trying new restaurants, hiking, travel
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandCrispy Gai is the one restaurant I always recommend to others, but the list of good restaurants in Portland is truly never-ending.
- Personal quoteEither 1. Going to a beach or one of our many state parks or 2. Going to one of the many amazing restaurants in the Portland area.
- Favorite Place in MaineHard to pick one. Crescent Beach, Maine Audubon, Mackworth Island are all great.
- Medical InterestsI am currently interested in primary care with specific interests in care of underserved patient populations, gender-affirming care, and medical education.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI worked as a home health aide, assisting patients with activities of daily living and engaging with them in their hobbies.
- Best/worse jobNot a job, but a volunteer opportunity in which I got to tutor K-12 students in an after school program at women's and children's shelters.
- Why Maine Medical Center?MMC offers fantastic training with supportive leadership who want to realize your professional and personal goals. MMC also has a very positive and collegial learning environment. Additionally, MMC let's you train in a wonderful location with beautiful nature everywhere you look.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aTeacher!
PGY1
Emma Dudley
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownSyracuse, NY
- UndergraduateUniversity of Rochester
- Medical SchoolUMass Chan Medical School
- Interests / HobbiesPlants, Knitting, Crocheting
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandI've only tried a few so far, but I'm definitely looking forward to checking out the food scene in Portland.
- Personal quoteGoing for walks along the water 🙂
- Favorite Place in MainePortland!
- Medical InterestsAdolescent Medicine, but I'm definitely open to exploring during residency.
- Favorite weekend destinationCurrently Cape Cod
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI took two research gap years at Ohio State.
- Best/worse jobI worked at a YMCA daycare throughout high school and college. There were highs and lows but overall, I loved working with the kids!
- Why Maine Medical Center?I had a wonderful interview day and was absolutely sold the first time I visited Portland.
- Celebrity I most resembleI've gotten Emily Blunt before but unsure how true that really is.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aTeacher, probably a kindergarten teacher.
Abigail Felsted
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownHeber, Utah
- UndergraduateBrigham Young University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Utah
- Interests / HobbiesTravel, Yoga, Reading, Skiing, Hiking, River Rafting, Playing with my Dogs, Restaurants
- Favorite Place in MaineSo far, I have only been to Portland to visit during interview season and I really loved it! Check back with me next year because I will be sure to explore more!
- Medical InterestsRural/underserved medicine, cancer survivorship, immigrant and refugee health
- Favorite weekend destinationMoab, Utah
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI went straight through college to medical school! I did a cool study abroad called Semester at Sea in 2016 during college, where I took classes on a cruise ship and we visited 13 countries.
- Best/worse jobI cleaned private jets at the local airport in high school!
- Why Maine Medical Center?The access to the outdoors was a huge selling point for me! I wanted to be somewhere that I could escape to the mountains or beach or countryside after work. I also really emphasized in the interview process trying to catch a vibe for a program that has a strong community, friendships, and support alongside strong training. MMC felt like a great fit for me for all these reasons!
- Celebrity I most resembleI've been told Emma Stone before.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA botanist! I love plants and herbs, including herbal medicine!
Ryann Murphy
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownWesterly, Rhode Island
- UndergraduateUniversity of Rhode Island
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesRunning, yoga, DIY, artistic endeavors, and baking
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandDuring med school I listened to the local Portland Radio station 98.9 WCLZ. Great tunes with the benefit of local news. They released the names of ten Maine chefs and restaurants named semifinalists in the 2024 James Beard Award. I’ve used it to create a bucket list of places that I haven’t tried yet: Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery, Celia Bruns of Artemisia Cafe, Ian Driscoll of Bar Futo, Valerie Goldman of The Honey Paw, and Jake Stevens of Leeward are a few on the list!
- Personal quoteThe Fryeburg Fair is a must. The Maple House has maple cotton candy and I always come home with a handcrafted item from the craft barns.
- Favorite Place in MaineKezar Lake
- Medical InterestsAs a typical future Med-Peds physician, my interests are pluripotent. I’m currently* leaning towards inpatient medicine, with interests in infectious disease, public health, complex care, and medical education. As a former track athlete, I’ve always had an interest in youth athletes, adaptive sports, adolescent medicine, nutrition, and preventative medicine as well.
- Favorite weekend destinationLeaf peeping hikes, trail running, year round beach walks, and farmers markets.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI took several gap years. I was an immunology wet lab scientist, a clinical trial coordinator, and an ER tech. I also worked at a yoga studio, got my 500hr YTT, and did some volunteering with youth in the Boston community.
- Best/worse jobBest Job - RI Beach lifeguard in the summers during college and competing in the Lifeguard Games. It's like the local Olympics where each beach competes in a series of physical skills tests (think beach sprints, mile run, swims, rowing, and tug of war) for the chance to win the title and trophy! Worst Job - I’m a microbiology nerd and loved the cognitive aspects of wet lab research…but maybe not the smells. In college I worked in a biochemistry lab studying penicillin binding proteins and e.coli cell division and our cultures were pretty stinky.
- Why Maine Medical Center?I spent a great deal of my childhood in Maine. It wasn’t just “vacation land” but a place where my siblings, cousins, and family friends engaged in imagination and play, connected with nature, and played endlessly outside without the distractions of technology. I was grateful for the opportunity to study medicine at UNECOM, surrounded by the beauty of Maine and its salt of the earth people. After rotating at Maine Medical Center, I found the environment to be incredibly collaborative and supportive, with mentors who are genuinely interested in your growth and wellbeing. Training at Maine Medical Center is a dream come true.
- Celebrity I most resembleAlanis Morissette
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aHigh School Science Teacher or Social Worker.