Hometown: Mineola, NY

Medical School: University of Rochester

Previous Lives: Case manager for homeless patients in DC, pigeon researcher, varsity benchwarmer, foster dog parent

Interests/Hobbies: Exploring new cities, performing stand-up comedy, Monday crossword puzzles, afternoon naps

5-year plan: Eat my way through Boston, adopt a dog, meet some great people, travel when I can

If she wasn’t a doctor, she would be: something combining writing, humor, and great food… I think that leaves me with restaurant critic, culinary tour guide, or professional taste tester.

Favorite sports teams: All NY teams (sorry), especially the Yankees (not that sorry)

Favorite place to visit: Anywhere I haven’t been, preferably with a beach or big city

Favorite Movies: Forrest Gump, Slumdog Millionaire, Lady Bird, The Parent Trap