Chief Residents

I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area but went to college and medical school at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. From there, I moved to Boston for residency at BMC — sight unseen — and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. My professional passions include hematology/oncology, medical education, and quality improvement. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband, our dog Minnie, and our friends/family, watching movies, going to yoga and dance classes, and playing tennis and pickleball.

I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and went to medical school at the University of Minnesota, enjoying the magical summers around the many lakes in the city. I made my first trek to the Northeast when I moved to Boston for residency at BMC! I was thrilled to match here due to the strong commitment to underserved populations and excellent medical education curriculum. Residency was fantastic: being able to practice in a mission-driven environment surrounded by some of my best friends made it a rewarding 3 years. In my chief year, I plan to continue my passions of advancing our educational curriculum and improving life at BMC for our residents. Following chief year, I plan to be an Internist practicing Academic Hospital medicine. Outside of work, you can find me and my wife Vicky exploring Boston by walking or biking to new cafes in the area!

Updated content coming soon. 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.

Updated content coming soon. 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.

Updated content coming soon. I grew up in southern Maine and later migrated down to Boston to attend Brandeis University for undergrad and then to Philadelphia to attend Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I was thrilled to return to Boston and get back to my New England roots to join the BMC internal medicine residency family. I have clinical and research interests in LGBT medicine and GI motility. I am excited to come on as the VA Clinical Chief and am honored to participate in a nationalized healthcare system providing exceptional care of our nation’s veterans. When I’m not in the hospital you can find me meandering around the South End with my girlfriend, Hong and my greyhound, Remy. 

Updated content coming soon. 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 grew up in Syracuse, NY, and spent my early adulthood in Albany, NY while studying at Siena College and subsequently Albany Medical College. During my time in undergrad as well as medical school, I was fortunate to work directly with underserved communities both locally and abroad, and naturally was drawn to the mission of Boston Medical Center to pursue my Internal Medicine training. After three incredible years of residency at BMC, I am thrilled to start my new role as the VA Boston Clinical Chief at West Roxbury and serve our nation’s veterans. After chief year, I plan on pursuing a career in academic cardiology and medical education. When I’m not in the hospital, you can find me wandering the North End with my girlfriend Mari in search of the city’s best cannoli as well as rooting for my beloved Buffalo Bills.

Updated content coming soon. 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!