Our Residents

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Providence College 
Fun facts/hobbies: Tennis, running, reading, snacking
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Eat! The restaurants in Buffalo are amazing! I also love running in the parks.
What you love most about our program: The people and sense of community! I love my co-residents! Everyone is so supportive of each other and we genuinely enjoy spending time with one another.
OB/GYN Interest: I am not sure yet, but I know I would like to be involved in academic medicine. I particularly enjoy MFM and palliative medicine.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Wisconsin - Madison 
Fun facts/hobbies: Backpacking, hiking, eating great food.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Spend time with my family, go for walks in the park.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, family planning

Hometown: Erie, Pa.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Georgetown University
Fun facts/hobbies: Walking my dog Scout, running, hiking, competing in CrossFit and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: All of the fun outdoor activities throughout the winter and summer.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Syracuse, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: St. Lawrence University
Fun facts/hobbies: Music, yoga, thrift shopping, sewing, and hanging out with my two cats, Mushroom and Olive.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Concerts at Babeville and Artpark, going to estate sales, trying new restaurants.
What you love most about our program: Everyone is so supportive and teamwork is highly valued. Residents are exposed to a wide range of cases, specialties, and clinical sites.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, Academic medicine

Hometown: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Fun facts/hobbies: If you ask me about a TV show, I have probably watched it!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Finding new restaurants, concerts and outside activities.
What you love most about our program: Great work-learning balance and the support of my co-residents.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Undergrad School: Cornell University
Fun facts/hobbies: Hiking, cross country skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo:  Jogging around Delaware Park and hiking nearby county and state parks like Niagara Gorge Trail.
What you love most about our program: Diversity of the patients and faculty, and camaraderie of the residents.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Chesterfield, Va.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Bridgewater College
Fun facts/hobbies: Weightlifting, horseback riding, hiking, paddleboarding/kayaking. I also love listening to music and am starting a vinyl collection.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Stroll through the Saturday morning farmers market at Bidwell, sit in the park and read, take my dog for a walk down Elmwood, enjoy the restaurant scene with my friends.
What you love most about our program: The attendings we work with are honestly one of my favorite parts of this program, we have a great relationship with our attendings who are very dedicated in our education and make sure we are prepared for life outside of residency.
OB/GYN Interest: Global health, Academic medicine, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Oak Park, Calif.
Medical School: ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: University of California, Irvine
Fun facts/hobbies: Embroidering, reading YA romance novels, catching Pokemon, binging Netflix, hiking, anything that involves the beach.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Eating cacio e pepe from Inizio, buying bagels from Breadhive at the Elmwood farmers’ market, continuing to explore all the area has to offer.
What you love most about our program: My awesome co-residents, my senior residents who are incredibly supportive, and our attendings who are kind, patient and invested in our learning.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Undergrad School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fun facts/hobbies: I’m a huge foodie, so I love to bake and cook! I also enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Elmwood farmers’ market.
What you love most about our program: The residents!
OB/GYN Interest: Family planning, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela Luis Razetti
Fun facts/hobbies: Karaoke and trying out new restaurants.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents and the nursing staff! It’s challenging to be an intern, but the transition has been smooth with everyone being so helpful!

Hometown: Wilbraham, Mass.
Medical School: The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Colby College
Fun facts/hobbies: Anything outdoors! Waterskiing, snowboarding, or just a good rooftop/ patio restaurant with friends.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Running, playing tennis or golfing in Delaware Park. Enjoying the countless festivals and food trucks in the summer.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents and incredibly supportive chiefs! The ability to learn in both the academic and community hospital settings.

Hometown: Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago
Medical School: St George’s University
Fun facts/hobbies: Nature walks, reading, trying new restaurants and recipes, live performances/shows.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: So far exploring the restaurants, city, hiking trails and lakes.
What you love most about our program: Hands-on learning from day one!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI

Hometown: Tonawanda, N.Y.
Medical School:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Canisius College
Fun facts/hobbies: The beach is my happy place. I love weightlifting and listening to true crime podcasts.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Bills games and finding new places to eat.
What you love most about our program: The people! 
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Asunción, Paraguay
Medical School: Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Undergrad School: Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Fun facts/hobbies: Tennis, swimming, and any outdoor sports. What I love most is spending any free time with my wife and kids.
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MIGS

Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.
Medical School: Des Moines University
Undergrad School: UCLA
Fun facts/hobbies: True crime, eating, hiking, and traveling!

Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Boston College
Fun facts/hobbies: Running, hiking, skiing, bluegrass and Southern rock music.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Exploring the many county and city parks, kayaking along the Buffalo River and Canalside, trying all the coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants.
What you love most about our program: How supportive the faculty and my co-residents have been!
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of South Florida
Fun facts/hobbies: Trying new restaurants and bars, napping, spending quality time with friends and family.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: So far, I’ve really enjoyed attending the many food and community events with my co-residents.
What you love most about our program: High volume program with lots of variety and opportunities for learning.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Columbus, Ind.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergrad School: Bellarmine University
Fun facts/hobbies: I love to garden, bake (my best dish is a frozen key lime pie), and spend time with my husband, Jeff; dogs, Red and Pickles; and my cat, Martin Freeman! 

Hometown: Issaquah, Wash.
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Cooking, planning trips/traveling, watching reality TV, and hanging out with my two cats.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: Eating and finding live music.
What I love most about the program: How well supported I feel by everyone!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, family planning

Hometown: Fayetteville, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: Siena College 
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Anything outside! Skiing, running, hiking, spinning. I have a running bucket list of new restaurants and breweries to check out all around Buffalo! 
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: Cheer on the Bills, Revolution spin classes, coffee at Remedy House, Delaware park, and dancing at the World’s Largest Disco. 
What I love most about the program: The camaraderie among the residents and attendings! Being able to train in multiple clinical settings with exposure to a wide range of pathology. 
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MIGS

Hometown: Moscow, Idaho
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergrad: University of Idaho
Hobbies: Skiing, biking, family, skiing and biking with family, etc.
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: Drive/bike to cute little Western NY towns.
What I love most about the program: UB is special because it is an academic program with excellent surgical exposure—not to mention such friendly residents!
OB/GYN Interest: MIGS, Urogynecology, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Dundee, N.Y.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: SUNY Geneseo
Fun Facts/Hobbies: In my spare time, I love doing yoga and playing with our pups! I can also be found binge watching Once Upon a Time and House every once in a while. I think one of the most interesting things I’ve ever done is go to Jamaica on a medical mission trip.
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: So far, the zoo and Pride Fest!
What I love most about the program: There were several things that drew me to Buffalo’s program. I loved that the program is large enough to have more than enough resources to make sure I am prepared for my career, no matter what direction I decide to take. At the same time, the OBGYN still felt close and like they supported each other. A cooperative environment was really important to me when looking for a residency, and everyone has been more than eager to help as we get settled in.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Undergrad: York University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: My cinnamon rolls are to die for!
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: Exploring new restaurants.
What I love most about the program: How welcoming and supportive the residents are.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: Cornell University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love spending time with my fiancé and our Bernedoodle, family, and friends. I enjoy hiking and spending time outside, going to pilates classes, cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality TV. 
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: Trying new restaurants, going to parks, and going to Bills games What I love most about the program: The people are so welcoming and willing to teach! 
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI, and family planning

Hometown: Orchard Park, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Making charcuterie boards, trying new workout classes and new cooking recipes, pilates, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality TV.
Favorite Things to Do in Buffalo: Tailgating with friends and family for Bills games, enjoying the nice weather in the summer and getting out on the water in the outer harbor, trying new restaurants and bars in the Elmwood village, and snowboarding/skiing in the winter.
What I love most about the program: The people, being in the city of good neighbors!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Lynchburg, Va.
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Undergrad: Wake Forest University 
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Outside of the hospital, I enjoy baking, photography, art, watching videos of corgis, and swimming! 
What I love most about the program: I appreciate the resident-to-resident teaching. The other residents are always happy to help you inside and outside of the hospital. 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Finding and trying different pizza places in Buffalo.
OB/GYN interests: Reproductive infectious diseases, REI, and transgender reproductive healthcare

Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad: Duke University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love hiking, running, eating, and spending time with friends and family!
What I love most about the program: My fiancé Andrew Grover.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Kentucky
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love trying new breweries, wineries, and restaurants with friends! I also love a good puzzle, and seeing my favorite comedians when they're in town.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: I'm excited to find places to hike and new places to go after work with my co-residents!
What I love most about the program: During my interview, everyone was extremely welcoming and I could tell the residents all really liked each other. I also loved that the program has so many people in every class, making it really easy to make new friends when moving from out of state.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, General OB/GYN, GYN-ONC

Hometown: Port Allen, La.
Medical School: UConn School of Medicine
Undergrad: Louisiana State University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Amateur artist, plant enthusiast, avid baker/cook.
OB/GYN Interest: Urogynecology, UTIs, LGBT+ and Gender affirming care.

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Undergrad: Harvard University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I like to hike, climb, run, ski; anything outdoors.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: Buffalo has great outdoor spaces, even better food, and a nice community. I look forward to continuing to find new things to do!
What I love most about the program: The people in the program are wonderful! We also get to work with a very diverse group of patients.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Monmouth, N.J.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad: Duke University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I really like listening to audiobooks & exploring used bookstores.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: Running in Delaware Park, Trivia at Resurgence, Shakespeare in the Park, Bisons Games.
What I love most about the program: My fiancée Demi Zhu.
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MFM

Hometown: Kaysville, Utah
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love hiking, cooking, and swimming with my wife and two boys.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: Pizza, beaches, hiking.
What I love most about the program: Large academic program with high volume and excellent exposure to all aspect of OB/GYN care and supportive faculty, staff, and co-residents.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, OB Hospitalist, REI, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Undergrad: Hamilton College
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I grew up in Morocco where I learned to speak Arabic and French. I am the oldest of four children. I enjoy hanging with my husband and our two Bichapoos, Teddi and Bear. I also love spending time with family and friends. In my free time, I try to attend as many Orange Theory classes as possible. I also love skiing, tennis, traveling, and sushi!
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: I am excited for all of the food options and outdoor activities. I also love the proximity to the Finger Lakes and Toronto. Looking forward to future explorations.
What I love most about the program: My co-residents! Wide range of cases, high volume services.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, family planning, access to reproductive services, economics of women’s health.

Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.
Medical School: University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Missouri - Kansas City
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I like to explore the outdoors, hike, kayak, garden, and try new recipes with my husband. We also enjoy spending time with our two dogs and trying local restaurants, wineries/breweries, and cocktail bars!
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: All of the outdoor activities.
What I love most about the program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: Academic OB/GYN and interested in exploring Urogynecology and GYN-ONC

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Undergrad: University at Buffalo
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Weightlifting, reading, playing video games, thrift shopping, spending too much time on Tiktok and Youtube.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: I love attending festivals, cheering on the Bills, trying new restaurants/cafes, and walking around the Elmwood Village or Allentown on a nice day.
What I love most about the program: The people! The attendings and residents are all so friendly and supportive.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Syracuse University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, reading, music, baking, cuddling with my dog, quality time with friends & family.
Favorite Things to do in Buffalo: Exploring the local parks & restaurants, going to Bills games and concerts.
What I love most about the program: The supportive atmosphere and genuine people in addition to the high volume/breadth of clinical training sites which provide ample opportunities to learn and grow.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, MIGS, REI