PGY4
Chris Lee
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- HometownClaremont, CA
- UndergraduateUCLA
- Medical SchoolMidwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesHorror movies, table tennis, cooking, eating
- Favorite Activitytrying out new restaurants
- Medical InterestsClinical neurophysiology, sleep
- Why Maine Medical Center?People/environment/food. I chose to become a doctor to serve and be a part of a community. The impression I got from my interview was that the people here were welcoming and kind, and when I arrived, I found that I was not wrong.
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be atruck driver/MRI tech
Andrea Clapp
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- UndergraduateAssumption College
- Medical SchoolTufts University School of Medicine
- Interests / Hobbiesspending time with my family, hiking, yoga, baking, being outside or out on the water
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandPai Men Miyake is by far the best. Other favorites include Olive Cafe, Via Vecchia, Terlingua, Arabica for coffee, & the spicy tuna rolls at Kirin Sushi
- Favorite Place in Mainethe many beaches during dog hours
- Medical InterestsEpilepsy, neurological disease during pregnancy
- Favorite weekend destinationWhite Mountains in NH, Kennebunkport, Acadia, or Camden
- What did you do before Medical Schoolworked in cancer genomics at DFCI
- Why Maine Medical Center?I enjoyed my various rotations at MMC as a medical student. The attendings here are all very approachable and are excellent teachers. Portland is an awesome place to live between the mountains, the ocean, and all the amazing restaurants.
Jennifer Dobson
- Year in ProgramPRG4
- UndergraduatePennsylvania State University
- Medical SchoolPennsylvania State College of Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesReading, Podcasts, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Painting, Coffee
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandHoneyPaw
- Favorite Place in MaineWalks on the Eastern Promenade
- What did you do before Medical SchoolWorked at a gut-brain research company in NYC
- Best/worse jobUsed to work at a Wetland Institute saving turtles!
- Why Maine Medical Center?Remarkably supportive environment with excellent teachers and mentors
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be ahigh school science teacher, marine biologist or artist
PGY3
Marianne Karam
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- HometownBeirut, Lebanon
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Jennifer Kirsch
- Year in ProgramPRG3
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England
- Interests / HobbiesMy goal is to rescue a third cat and officially become a crazy cat lady.
- Favorite weekend destinationAny quiet, isolated location that allows me to refresh.
PGY2
Rachael Schaefer
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- HometownVisalia, CA
- Medical SchoolLECOM
- Interests / HobbiesReading, hiking, paddle boarding
- Favorite ActivityGetting outside and exploring
- Favorite Place in MaineCamden Hills State Park
Erica Brasley
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- Medical SchoolTufts University Maine Medical Center
Allie Nelson
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bernadeth Piamonte
- Year in ProgramPRG2
- Medical SchoolUniversity of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
PGY1
Brandon Wolfe
- Year in ProgramPRG1
- HometownGranger, IN
- UndergraduateSalem State University
- Medical SchoolLMU-DCOM
- Interests / HobbiesSports (specifically hockey), food, going to the beach, hanging with my dog (Oliver), and board games
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThere are too many good ones too choose, and it depends what you are in the mood for. But I can never say no to a lobster roll from Luke's Lobster
- Favorite ActivityTrying new restaurants/breweries
- Medical InterestsToo early to tell, still so much to learn! But as of now am most interested in Vascular Neurology
- What did you do before Medical SchoolI spent 3 years playing junior hockey before attending undergraduate university. It allowed me to travel all over, most notably living in Ontario where I saw a polar bear up close and personal!
- Why Maine Medical Center?The environment and location. When I asked anyone about Maine Med, first thing they said was community. So far, I cannot deny it. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, while also creating a great environment for learning and development. Location for me was also important, I wanted to be closer to family and in a place that experienced all four seasons, but especially winter as I grew up playing hockey on outdoor rinks
- If I wasn't a doctor I would be aTeacher or dog trainer