2023-2024

Elizabeth Degnall, MD
Email: Elizabeth.Degnall@bmc.org

I grew up in Connecticut and have spent most of my life in the Northeast. I went to medical school in New York where I was fortunate to take part in a student run clinic in Queens and had the opportunity to work with other healthcare professionals in providing free care and resources to an underserved community. This experience left a lasting impression on me and helped lead me to Boston Medical Center with its mission to provide equitable care and bridge health disparities. I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at BMC and it was here that I was introduced to Geriatrics in many different settings including home care, inpatient and in the clinic. I loved working with this population, managing their medical complexity, and was drawn to the diversity of settings in which to practice. I am thrilled to now be pursuing my Geriatrics Fellowship at Boston Medical Center where I can serve some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community and learn from both them and our amazing Geriatrics faculty.

Outside of medicine, I love to read, try new foods (and challenge myself with the spiciest food!), and spend time with my family and friends.

Emily Jones, MD
Emily.Jones@bmc.org

Jaime Rosenthal, MD
Jaime.Rosenthal@bmc.org

I grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, home of the University of Iowa (go Hawks!) and largely stayed in the Midwest until I came to Boston University for medical school. There, I began to meet some of the geriatrics faculty, and my interest in geriatrics started to grow. I stayed at Boston University for residency, and throughout my various rotations, I realized that older adults were the patient population I loved caring for most. I met more of the attendings in the section of geriatrics and saw how the section is one big family. I was thrilled to be able to stay at BU for my geriatrics fellowship and be part of this wonderful group! This year, I am excited to explore the various career paths geriatrics has to offer, and continue to care for our vulnerable patients in ways that align with their goals.

Outside of medicine, though, I’ve found I spend most of my time trying to stop my daughter from grabbing our dog’s fur, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exploring different restaurants in the Boston area, and traveling!

2023-2024

Thomas George, MBBS
Email: Thomas.George@bmc.org

I was born and raised in the Middle East, and Dubai is home. I completed medical school at Father Muller Medical College in India. While researching for observerships and research opportunities, my mentors introduced me to geriatric oncology, which was just budding in India then. I was fortunate to work with Geriatric Oncologists during my rotations in the US in 2019 which further sparked my interest in pursuing it as a career. I completed my residency training and a PGY-3 chief year at South Brooklyn Health in Brooklyn. Training at a city hospital, I dealt with patients of various nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly society’s marginalized sections, which was rewarding and enhanced my clinical acumen. Boston University has a similar patient profile, given that it is the largest safety net hospital in the New England area, furthermore, since it is an academic program, the fellows have the opportunity to train under experts in the field. On my interview day, I was impressed by the warm, welcoming and genuinely kind faculty members who truly cared about the fellows’ success. The program leadership ensured that the program would fit with my career goals and provided incredible mentorship early on at the start of the fellowship. It’s not a surprise that many graduated fellows have stayed on to join as faculty at Boston University. I am truly blessed to have matched at this program which will train me in Geriatrics, Hematology and Oncology, which is exactly the career pathway I have in mind and look forward to the next four years here! In my free time, I enjoy playing racquet sports and hope to return to the badminton court soon. 

2022-2023

Patrick Kurpaska, DO
Email: Patrick.Kurpaska@bmc.org

2021-2022

Evgenia Granina, MD, MBA
Email: Evgenia.Granina@bmc.org

I am originally from the Ukraine and moved to the US when I was 8 years old. My family settled on Long Island and have been there ever since. My medical training has taken me all across the Northeast. I finished medical school in Albany Medical College, followed by residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Afterwards, I spent time as a hospitalist at NYU Langone in NYC. After witnessing all the devastation COVID caused, I pursued a palliative care fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond. I have a strong interest in bridging the fields of oncology, palliative medicine and geriatrics to provide comprehensive, patient centered care, with a focus on palliation and symptom management. What attracted me to BU/BMC was the opportunity to train with like minded individuals who are committed to taking care of a rapidly aging population with complex care needs. During my interview I was struck by the passion and enthusiasm of all the faculty and staff in both the Hematology/Oncology and Geriatrics sections. I got the sense that everyone here was deeply committed to not only meeting but exceeding the needs of people in need. I look forward to being able to provide care across a variety of settings during my training, including at the VA and at various nursing homes in the surrounding area. This is an invaluable gift that helps mold a versatile and resourceful physician. In my free time I enjoy baking, travelling and going for runs around the city. I can’t wait to explore Boston and all its many parks, restaurants and music venues.