Diagnostic Radiology Residents

David Biermann 

Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Undergraduate: Duke University
Graduate School: Cornell University
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Interests / Hobbies: Taking care of my kids, snowboarding, hiking
Favorite place in Maine: Cape Elizabeth
Medical interests: Neuroradiology, Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
What did you do before medical school: Engineer at Intel
Why Maine Medical Center: Program feel, close knit residents and faculty, quality of training

Vincent Frazier 

Hometown: Lake Jackson, Texas
Undergraduate: University of Houston
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Interests / Hobbies: Football (Go Texans!), Bowling, Cooking, Hiking
Favorite place in Maine: So far, Monhegan Island. I still have lots of exploring to do!
Medical interests: All things radiology.
Favorite Maine activity: Maine has some amazing hiking!
What did you do before medical school: I sold architectural antiques and designed imaging systems for research applications.
Personal goals: Learn to sail while I’m living on the coast.
Why Maine Medical Center: I was impressed with how close knit and supportive this program was during my away rotation. It instantly felt like home for me and I knew I’d be here for my residency training.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would probably be a… Naval architect.

David Pozivilko

Undergraduate: Grand Valley State University
Medical School: Michigan State College of Human Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Snowboarding, golfing, biking, traveling
Favorite place in Maine: So far, Monhegan Island. I still have lots of exploring to do!
Medical interests: Neurorads
Favorite Maine activity: Literally anything outdoors during the summer
What did you do before medical school: Worked in the lab doing Parkinson’s disease research
Personal goals: Learn to sail while I’m living on the coast.
Why Maine Medical Center: The people, the area, and the program. Everyone here was really easy going and have similar interests. If you’re a big foodie then this place is for you. Tons of great breweries. Everyone here gets great fellowships.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would probably be… an engineer
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The breakfast sandwiches at Tandem Bakery are pretty bomb

 

Christine Guerrini

Hometown: Ottawa, IL
Undergrad: Notre Dame
Graduate School: Oxford University
Medical School: University of Illinois
Fun facts about me: I’ve lived in the United States, Japan and the UK, and have been in the background of a tv program in each country (two of these were just the news, but one was a detective show
Best Job: In grade school, other children used to pay me to draw pictures on them.
If I wasn’t a doctor I’d be a... College professor or a hermit
Favorite restaurant in Portland: It would be unfair to judge until I've tried them all
Claim to fame: I was the first in my direct family line to live in England in 900 years, when we were forced to flee to France after my greatgreatgreat++ uncle accidentally killed the king.
Greatest achievement: I once made someone laugh so hard he fell over.

 

Ellen Clark

Hometown: Monroe, CT
Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Running, hiking, tennis, golf, yoga, architecture, live music
Favorite place in Maine: Fortunes Rocks Beach/Biddeford Pool, Harpswell, and Phippsburg just to name a few
Medical interests: Pediatric radiology, women’s imaging, public health
Favorite Maine activity: Running along the coast and relaxing at the beach
What did you do before medical school: Special education paraprofessional for elementary school students.
Why Maine Medical Center: The people are incredible! There is a warm, supportive culture throughout the Radiology Department and across the hospital. People are enthusiastic about teaching. And of course, Maine is a great place to live.
If I wasn’t a doctor I’d be a... Photographer
Favorite restaurant in Portland: So many great places! I’d have to say Tandem for coffee and pastries.

 

Frank Weng

Hometown: Fullerton, California
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking/baking, eating aforementioned cooked/baked goods, sports and working out so I can eat more.
Favorite place in Maine so far: Old Orchard Beach.
Favorite weekend destination/activity: Somewhere outdoors that reminds me of the beauty of nature, preferably with good company, food, and beverages.
What did you do before medical school: Clinical research in the ophthalmology department at Boston Children's Hospital.
Personal goals: Be happy and make others happy.
Craziest/Best/Worst Job: As a 17-year-old, I was a manager at BlizzCon and was in charge of 25 employees.
Why Maine Medical Center: The people and learning environment make every day fun and exciting. Everyone is always happy and willing to teach.
Celebrity you most resemble: I've been called Jackie Chan numerous times so I assume there's some sort of resemblance there. My personality resembles Meeko or Rocket Raccoon; unsure if they count as celebrities.
If you weren’t a doctor, you would be: I would probably be an engineer because it seems more fiscally responsible than a pâtissier or nursery worker.

 

Zack Zaniewski

Hometown: Boxford, MA
Undergrad: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University of New England
Interests/Hobbies: Surfing, fly fishing, hiking, skiing, camping, basically anything that gets me outside
Favorite place in Maine: Old Orchard Beach in the autumn, when the crowds are out and the swell is in.
Medical interests: Mammography, breast imaging, the diagnosis and management of breast cancer.
Favorite Maine activity: Harvesting apples/pumpkins and getting to try all the new fall ciders and beers with my wife.
What did you do before med school: I studied why Radiologist’s make visual and cognitive errors using eye-tracking.
Why Maine Medical Center: I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to rotate in the department as a fourth-year medical student. The friendly and collegial atmosphere paired with the obvious resident happiness and backdrop of all the things Portland has to offer made choosing MMC the easiest decision of my medical school career.
If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a… Maine fly fishing guide or a limnologist… or both.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Four-way tie between Sur Lie, Chaval, Bao Bao, and Yobo.

 

Carrie-Anne Orlikowski

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Undergrad: Duke University
Law School: UNC Chapel Hill
Medical School: UNC Chapel Hill
Duke Basketball or UNC Basketball: Duke!
How many bikes do you have? 13 in my condo (not all mine!). People told me I couldn’t bike in Maine in the winter – challenge accepted. ! I now own a fat bike with studded tires. Best winter commute ever!
Interests/Hobbies: Anything outside! I love exploring new places on my bike (mostly road or gravel), travel (at least when there’s not a global pandemic), hanging out with my husband, anything on the water, and cooking delicious food.
Favorite Place to Travel: Galway, Ireland
Favorite Place in Maine: Acadia National Park. That said, there are beautiful places that are just a few minutes from Portland –Kettle Cove, Two Lights State Park, Higgins Beach – so many choices!
Favorite Restaurant in Portland: My kitchen! We have access to fantastic local seafood and produce here – the possibilities are unlimited! Still working on my sushi skills….
Best/Worst/Craziest Job: Best/Worst: Attorney Craziest: Officiated RAAM (the Race Across America) before starting Medical School
Why Maine Med? Academic resources with a private practice perspective. Also Portland – there aren’t many residency locations where you can day trip to the White Mountains for a hike one day and sea kayak the next. It’s amazing!

 

Krucial Styslinger

Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergrad: Brandeis University
Medical School: University of Texas at Austin
Interests/Hobbies: Travel, hiking, sports
Favorite place in Maine: White Mountain National Forest
Medical interests: Radiology, QI, sending med students home by noon
Favorite Maine activity: Trips to beach
What did you do before med school: Taught high school chemistry, MCAT tutoring
Why Maine Medical Center: I enjoyed my interview experience, Portland/Maine is a great place to live, and awesome fellowship placement.
If i wasn't a doctor, I would be a.. veterinarian.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Boda

Evan Devanny

Hometown: Concord, NH
Undergrad: Stonehill College
Medical School: University of New England COM
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, skiing, Boston sports, cooking, trying all the local restaurants and breweries, hanging out with my dog
Favorite place in Maine: Boothbay Harbor
What you did you do before med school: Soccer coach and Patient Care Coordinator
Favorite Maine activity: Eating ice cream and lobster rolls on the beach with my wife and our dog Ellie.
Medical interests: Neuroradiology, Mammography, Medical Education
Why Maine Medical Center: During my fourth-year I did a rotation in the department and I was quickly blown away at the supportive and collegial environment. Plus, after attending medical school at UNE, I really did not want to leave Maine.
If I wasn’t a doctor I would be a… College Soccer coach and Ski Patrol
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The Lost Fire in Cape Porpoise

Callie Greco

Hometown: Greene, ME
Undergrad: University of Maine, Orono ME
Medical School: Quinnipiac University
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy kayaking, tennis, skiing, and spending time with my two dogs.
Favorite place in Maine: Moosehead Lake region.
What you did you do before med school: I spent time working in a neurobiology lab studying neural cell physiology.
Favorite Maine activity: Strawberry picking in early summer.
Medical interests: Women’s health & imaging, lifestyle medicine, medical education.
Why Maine Medical Center: Maine is home and holds a special place in my heart. I’m grateful for the opportunity to train at MMC and contribute to the healthcare system in my home state.
If I wasn’t a doctor I would be a…: Whitewater rafting guide.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Flatbread Company.
Craziest/Best/Worst Job: I had an excellent experience working with the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine on outreach projects.

David Lehman

Hometown: Blaine, Minnesota
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: A.T. Still University in Arizona
Interests/Hobbies: Travel, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Exercise
Favorite place in Maine: Sebago Lake
What did you do before med school: I worked as a fitness coach and personal trainer
Favorite Maine activity: Shucking and eating oysters
Medical interests: Neuroradiology, Lifestyle Medicine, Longevity
Why Maine Medical Center: The tight-knit, team-oriented program, the strength of the training, the vast connections for fellowships, and the spectacular beauty of Portland, ME
If I wasn’t a doctor I would be an… entrepreneur

Niall Adams

Hometown: Pittsford, NY
Undergraduate: The Juilliard School
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, running, cello, chess
Favorite place in Maine: Wolf's Neck State Park
What did you do before medical school: Bench work in a neuroscience lab
Why Maine Medical Center: Loved my interview experience, close-knit program, Portland is an incredible place to live
If you weren’t a doctor, you would be a...scientist
Craziest/Best/Worst Job: washed dishes in a NYC restaurant for a month
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Crispy Gai