PGY4
Blaire Beers-Mulroy
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- Medical SchoolRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Maggie Carroll
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- UndergraduateBaylor University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
- Interests / HobbiesTrail running, mountain biking, surfing, rock climbing, bagpipes, anything that involves my dog
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandQuanto Basta - best pizza in town!
- Personal quoteTrail running! This state is full of fun, technical trails all over the state. The closest ones are within running distance of home and go on for miles and miles.
- Favorite weekend destinationCanada! It’s only a 5 hour drive to Montreal/Quebec, but it’s full of great mountain biking and it feels like a small European vacation.
- Why Maine Medical Center?The people. Hands down the coolest, most down to earth, smartest people I know.
- Celebrity I most resembleMerida from Brave
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aProfessor of Irish Studies
Charm Karunasiri
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownCaribou, MD
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maine
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesSnowboarding, Cycling, Formula 1
- Favorite Place in MainePortland Headlight
- Why Maine Medical Center?Excellent faculty, fellow residents that are truly invested in each other's well being
Jacob Longfellow
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownFarmingdale, Maine
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maine
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
- Favorite Place in MaineTwo Lights State Park
Keating Pepper
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownSomesville, ME
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
- Interests / Hobbiesbiking, eating
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThere are too many good restaurants to pick just one.
- Personal quoteSpending time in Nature
- Favorite Place in MaineNature
- Medical InterestsAnesthesiology
- Favorite weekend destinationNature
- What did you do before Medical Schoolseveral things.
- Best/worse jobno changes
- Why Maine Medical Center?no changes
- Celebrity I most resembleno changes
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be ano changes
PGY3
Wendy Doan
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownPortland, ME
- UndergraduateBoston College
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, running, and rowing on my back deck during the summer - I love doing anything that gets me outside! During the winters, catch me in the kitchen baking endless batches of blueberry muffins.
- Favorite Place in MaineAs a native Mainer, it’s unfair to make me pick just one. But here’s a general list: Eastern Promenade > Crescent Beach > Gorham House of Pizza
- Why Maine Medical Center?I was lucky enough to rotate at Maine Medical Center as a Tufts Maine Track student and I immediately felt right at home. From residents to attendings, I saw genuine happiness and excitement to be at work. Although residency training is known to be difficult, I chose MMC because I know I’ll be happy and supported while going through it.
Kyle Holmsen
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownOakland, ME
- UndergraduateConnecticut College
- Medical SchoolIdaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / Hobbieskiing, hiking, camping, biking and traveling with my wife Jayme and dog Zuko
- Favorite Place in MaineSugarloaf, Acadia, Belgrade Lakes
- Why Maine Medical Center?I noticed that the people in the anesthesia department were happy and genuinely liked working at Maine Med. Also Maine is such a beautiful state and a great place to explore for 4 years.
Simbarashe Matoi
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownToronto. Canada
- Medical SchoolRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Interests / HobbiesBoxing, NFL, NBA, F1, soccer and my single malt scotch collection
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandScales
- Personal quoteWatching my son play sports.
- Favorite Place in MaineAnywhere with lobster, lobster, lobster.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI was an ICU RN
- Why Maine Medical Center?Supportive faculty. The camaraderie between all the residents in the program is what I love the most.
- Celebrity I most resembleFrozone from The Incredibles
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aRace car driver or pro Poker player
J. Patrick McAuley
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownSt. Catharine's Ontario Canada
- UndergraduateWestern University, London, Ontario
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Limerick School of Medicine, Ireland
- Interests / HobbiesSurfing, snowboarding/skiing, hockey, anything to do with music (my undergraduate degree is in classical piano), audio recording, hiking, photography
- Why Maine Medical Center?Even with a virtual interview, I could tell that Maine Med was somewhere that I would love to train. The welcoming nature of the team was something that I immediately gravitated towards. I was looking for a supportive, tight-knit, clinically comprehensive program, and so I was thrilled to land in Portland!
Lucine Papazian
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownGolden, CO
- UndergraduateUniversity of Colorado
- Medical SchoolRocky Vista University
Dana Tripp
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownNo updates
- Medical SchoolTufts Maine Track
Josie Watczak
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownDuluth, MN
- UndergraduateGustavus Adolphus College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Minnesota
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, gardening, baking, reading
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandTaj
- Personal quoteFishing on the ocean
- Favorite Place in MaineBiddeford Pools
- Medical InterestsPediatrics and Women in Anesthesia
- Favorite weekend destinationcabin in the woods
- What did you do before Medical SchoolYouth director for 4 years, canoe guide, & medical scribe in the ED
- Why Maine Medical Center?Sense of community and support
Zachary Woodward
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownCarleton, MI
- UndergraduateMichigan State University
- Medical SchoolRocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Parker, CO
- Interests / HobbiesSnowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping
- Favorite Place in MaineScarborough State Beach
- Why Maine Medical Center?The program at MMC immediately stood out to me in regards to the excellent clinical training and focus on quality of life. I was blown away by the welcoming and tight-knit culture within the entire department. I couldn’t be more excited to complete my training at Maine Med!
PGY2
Carson Brown
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownHudson, OH / Yarmouth, ME
- UndergraduateColby College
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine - Maine Track
- Interests / HobbiesSkiing, rock climbing, live music, time on the water
- Favorite Place in MaineMorse mountain or Monhegan island
- What did you do before Medical SchoolPlayed drums in a band in Nashville, TN
- Why Maine Medical Center?I knew MMC was an awesome place to work through my time here as a medical student. When I rotated with the anesthesiology department, I was impressed with the great relationships between residents and attendings and excellent teaching. Besides, Portland is a great place to live with amazing food and access to all kinds of outdoor activities.
Andrew Egan
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownWalpole, MA
- UndergraduateNortheastern University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesAll types of cycling, hiking, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, live music
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandIzakaya Minato
- Personal quoteFerry rides to the Casco bay islands
- Favorite Place in MaineAcadia National Park
- Favorite weekend destinationWhite mountains
- What did you do before Medical SchoolEmergency Department tech
- Why Maine Medical Center?Supportive training environment with exposure to high acuity cases. Also, Portland is a great place to live with excellent access to city life and the outdoors.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aArchitect
Austin Leise
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownNormal, IL
- UndergraduateIllinois State University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- Interests / HobbiesFishing, hiking, paddle boarding, home brewing, playing the piano.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThe Great Lost Bear. Try the wings.
- Personal quoteIce fishing
- Favorite Place in MaineIt is a tie between the Cutler Coast and Monhegan Island.
- Medical InterestsI am loving all aspects of anesthesiology thus far but cardiac anesthesia and the pediatric anesthesia seem very exciting!
- Favorite weekend destinationDuring the winter it has to be hitting the slopes at Saddleback Mountain. During the warmer months you can find me cruising around Casco bay on my dinghy.
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI was a professional sandwich artist at Subway.
- Best/worse jobBeing a professional sandwich artist was both of these.
- Why Maine Medical Center?Our program has managed to strike the perfect balance between clinical exposure/case volume with resident wellness. The cherry on top is the fact that Portland is such a fun city to live in.
- Celebrity I most resemblePatrick Schwarzenegger
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA conservation biologist
Savannah Nelson
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownPortland
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
Bryan Olson
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- UndergraduateUniversity of Pittsburgh
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
- Interests / HobbiesSoccer, Weight Lifting, Calisthenics, Snowboarding/Skiing, Hiking, Biking, and just about anything that gets the creative juices flowing be it photography, painting, learning a new instrument, or making my own hardwood furniture!
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI originally pursued chemical engineering, accumulating 2 years of experience in the field before pivoting towards medicine. The inspiration to change actually came from my hobby and side hustle of personal training/coaching!
- Best/worse jobWaiting tables at a fine diner in downtown Pittsburgh’s theater district was so much fun!
PGY1
Dylan Brady
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownGrass Valley, CA
- UndergraduateUniversity of California Santa Barbara
- Medical SchoolLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill
- Interests / HobbiesSnowboarding, Skateboarding, Camping, Hiking, Guitar, anything else that gets me outside with the family
- Favorite Place in MaineGrafton Notch (so far)
- Why Maine Medical Center?Everyone I met during the virtual interview was so friendly, they genuinely enjoyed the program and the people at MMC. We visited Portland in February before the match and loved the city. There is so much to do in the city itself, but are still less than 15 minutes away from hiking and the ocean.
Caleb Glass
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownGreenville, SC
- UndergraduateNorth Greenville University
- Medical SchoolEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesSnowboarding, Tennis, Reality TV, any farmers' market
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandEventide
- Favorite Place in MaineBar Harbor
- Medical InterestsGeneral Anesthesia
Alia Johnson
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownBristol, VT
- UndergraduateMiddlebury College
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Vermont
- Interests / HobbiesCross country skiing, rock climbing, taking care of plants
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandStill trying so many of them
- Personal quoteGoing to the beach with my co-residents
- Favorite Place in MaineTBD
- Medical InterestsQuality improvement, DEI
- Favorite weekend destinationSomewhere outside
- What did you do before Medical SchoolMedical assistant, EMT, seasonal field biology
- Why Maine Medical Center?I really enjoyed my interview experience here and having the opportunity to explore a new state.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aInterior designer or ecologist
Adam Kohutnicki
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownHarrison, NY
- UndergraduateMiddlebury College
- Medical SchoolThe Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
- Interests / HobbiesAs a former competitive skier, I try to go out to the mountains whenever I can! Over the past few years, I have been exploring backcountry skiing and ski touring and am looking forward to explore everything that Maine has to offer. During the warmer months, I enjoy mountain biking, both trail riding and downhill. Otherwise, I enjoy walking my two dogs and exploring the awesome craft beer and food scene in Portland!
- Favorite Place in MaineAnywhere in the mountains, although the beaches are starting to creep up higher on the list.
- Why Maine Medical Center?I first heard about Maine Medical Center as I was just starting my fourth year of medical school. A few mentors of mine had either rotated through or had done residency at MMC and had nothing but good things to say. Even thought my interview process was done virtually, I knew immediately that the anesthesiology program had something special. Beyond the academics and clinical practice of anesthesia, everyone I met was very engaging and I felt both the attendings and residents were very happy here. And I can’t forget to mention Maine’s beautiful geography and outdoor access.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aProfessional Skier or Helicopter Pilot.
John Krapf
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownHopkinton, MA
- UndergraduateUniversity of Rochester
- Medical SchoolKeck School of Medicine of USC
- Interests / HobbiesCars, Skiing, Camping, Engineering
- Personal quoteSnowmobiles and Boats
- Favorite Place in MaineSnowmobile Trails
- Medical InterestsMedical Devices in the OR
- Favorite weekend destinationMountains
- What did you do before Medical SchoolWorked for Epic in the Anesthesia Department
- Best/worse jobDrive thru at Dunkin Donuts
- Why Maine Medical Center?Kind people, exciting growth, where the trees meet the sea
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aAn engineer
Brennan Marsh-Armstrong
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownEllicott City
- UndergraduateAmherst College
- Medical SchoolUC San Diego
- Interests / HobbiesHiking, DnD, Electronics Repair
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandHarraseeket Lunch
- Personal quoteHiking
- Favorite Place in MaineBaxter State Park
- Medical InterestsMedical simulation education and 3d printing medical tools
- Favorite weekend destinationAcadia
- What did you do before Medical SchoolSoftware Engineer
- Best/worse jobBest: Sailor/camp counselor on the Elseworth. Wost: Soccer Ref
- Why Maine Medical Center?Academic medicine without the ego
- Celebrity I most resembleTheo James
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aGame Dev or Park Ranger
Alison Omsberg
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- UndergraduateMiddlebury College
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine (Maine Track)
- Interests / Hobbieshiking, running, cooking/baking
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandEvo
- Personal quoteroad biking near the ocean, sunset walks at Willard Beach when the dogs are out, ferry rides around Casco Bay
- Favorite Place in MaineCadillac Mountain at sunrise
- Favorite weekend destinationhiking in the Whites or up to the lake
- Why Maine Medical Center?the friendly and supportive environment, the access to nature, the ease of travel, the restaurants
Emily Smith
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownBuffalo, New York
- UndergraduateHobart and William Smith Colleges
- Medical SchoolJacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (University at Buffalo)
- Interests / HobbiesCooking, yoga, travelling, reading, gardening, painting, sailing, gabbing, and doing anything with my dog, Ham.
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThe Shop for oysters, Fore St. for being fancy, Papi for a nice cocktail
- Personal quoteGoing to the beach with my partner & dog to watch the sunset
- Favorite Place in MaineWillard Beach (so far)
- Medical InterestsAnesthesiology, QI, POCUS
- What did you do before Medical SchoolMedical case manager at a refugee resettlement agency
- Why Maine Medical Center?Everyone at MMC seemed so happy, the program values aligned with mine, and I wanted to live in beautiful Portland, Maine!
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aA private chef
Theodore Weber III
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- UndergraduateThe University of Texas at Austin
- Medical SchoolUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Benjamin Wilson
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownVirginia Beach, Virginia
- UndergraduateVirginia Tech
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesCars, Travel, Spending time with my family
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandBissell Brothers
- Personal quoteEnjoying the weather with my family.
- Favorite Place in MaineThus far everywhere.
- Medical InterestsAnesthesia
- What did you do before Medical SchoolPilot in the U.S. Navy
- Best/worse jobBest Job: Instructor Pilot in Pensacola, FL. Worst Job: Cleaned golf carts at local range/golf course in VA
- Why Maine Medical Center?Initially interviewed here several years ago and the genuine kindness of the staff and patients was overwhelming.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aI'd probably still be a pilot.