Chief Residents

I grew up in Centreville, Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C, and went to the University of Virginia for undergrad (go Hoos!) where I studied Neuroscience and Spanish. From there, I went on to Albert Einstein College of Medicine where I got to enjoy living in NYC for 4 years. I’m a huge NYC enthusiast and foodie and still love to frequently visit for food and dessert tours! I’ve steadily made my way up further North (despite my predilection for warmer climates) because I was drawn by the patient population and mission-oriented work and just couldn’t resist the training opportunity here at BMC! Outside of work, you can find me snuggling with my cat Totoro (as much as she’ll put up with), enjoying a walk or bike along the Esplanade, and making plans for new adventures and travels with my friends and family! After chief year, I am excited to be staying at BMC as the health equity fellow where I’ll work on institutional projects to address racial disparities in healthcare while also working as a primary care and addiction medicine doctor! 

I was born and raised in Nigeria, where I also attended medical school. After graduation, I moved to Chicago to take up a position as a research associate and pursued a clinical externship. The opportunity to move to Boston, particularly to BMC, thrilled me due to its strong commitment to serving underserved populations and its excellent environment for research and medical education. Impressed by the exceptional training I received, I chose to remain for a chief residency. During my residency, I was part of the Framingham Heart Study Research Pathway, which allowed me to conduct exciting original research that aligns with my interests in cardiology, and also served as co-chair on the curriculum committee. In my free time, I enjoy caring for my house plants, playing basketball, and traveling.

I was raised in Colorado, pursued my undergraduate studies in California, and relocated to Boston seven years ago to start my medical education at Boston University. My decision to undertake my residency training and chief residency at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is driven by my profound commitment to its mission of serving underserved populations and supporting the culture of its residency program. I have a specific interest in medical education, curriculum development, and gastroenterology. Outside of my professional endeavors, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two beloved children—a cat named Dunkin’ and a beagle named Lola.

I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I completed medical school. My parents are originally from Lebanon, where I also spent a lot of time during my childhood and adult life. I moved to the USA in 2019, initially to Houston, TX, where I completed a postdoc in viral hepatitis. After that, I moved to Boston for residency. I decided to stay as a chief resident at BMC because I love my program and want to support our residents. I am passionate about clinical reasoning, diversity and inclusion, and social justice. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and exploring the city. I am a coffee enthusiast and love trying new coffee beans from around the world! My plan is to pursue a career in gastroenterology and hepatology.

I grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (go Steelers!) and made my way to Boston for my undergraduate degree at Tufts University. I returned back to Pennsylvania, this time Philadelphia, for medical school at Temple University after a year-long stint as a medical assistant outside of Boston. At Temple, I fell in love with the field of internal medicine and developed a strong commitment to serving underserved communities. Both of these drew me to Boston Medical Center for residency. Residency at BMC was exactly what I was looking for – mission driven, clinically challenging, and academically stimulating. However, it was the people- patients, co-residents, and faculty- that made residency so rewarding. As a chief, I look forward to continuing to foster the same sense of community that welcomed me. Following chief year, I plan to pursue a career in hematology and oncology. Outside of medicine, I can often be found walking around the South End with my toddler and husband or at the many playgrounds in the area. 

I was born and raised about 30 minutes south of Boston in Bridgewater, MA. I was thrilled to come back to residency at Boston Medical Center after completing medical school in western Massachusetts. The opportunity to take care of a diverse patient population in the Boston area is truly an honor and privilege.  I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside exceptional physicians and I feel grateful to my mentors and friends for sharing the same mission. I am excited to serve as the QI and Patient Safety Chief at the VA, where I hope to continue to implement system improvement for our veterans’ care in a collaborative manner. I am looking forward to using these skills learned in my future career in cardiology. When not in the hospital you can find me spending time with my family, watching Boston sports team’s WIN championships, or on the golf course pursuing my elusive first hole-in-one.

I grew up just outside of Boston and, after a detour to the University of Rochester for an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, I completed a combined MD/PhD at UMass Chan Medical School. My thesis work focused on understanding epigenetic regulation of heart development. I was excited to come to Boston and BMC after spending nearly a decade out in Worcester, drawn by the mission and great residency culture. I am currently working in the Fetterman Lab studying mitochondrial biology and metabolism using a human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocyte model. I plan to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology and establish a career as a physician-scientist investigating the intersection of cardiac metabolism and epigenetics. Outside of medicine I enjoy spending time with my family, including my 4-year-old son William, brewing beer, cooking, crafting cocktails, and all things outdoors – especially cycling, hiking, and snowboarding!