Our Residents

Hometown: Blacksburg, Va. 
Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Virginia Tech
Fun facts/hobbies:  I love traveling and exploring new places. I also really enjoy hiking and spending time outside. 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Exploring the city and finding new places to eat! 
What I love most about our program: I really love how supportive and welcoming all the residents have been through this transition into residency! 
OB/GYN interest: General OB/GYN and family planning.

Hometown: Foxboro, Mass.
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fun facts/hobbies:  I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in my 4th year of med school! Running, hiking, rock climbing. 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Visiting funky coffee shops and breweries.
What I love most about the program: The people! The residents at this program are stellar and are a big portion of what drew me to this program. We have an incredible diversity of ideas and backgrounds. Residents are compassionate, flexible and giving. 
OB/GYN Interest: Gynecologic oncology, global health.

Hometown: Wantagh, N.Y.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Undergrad School: Lehigh University
Fun facts/hobbies: I like to bake!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Trying new restaurants and going to Canalside!
What I love most about the program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN.

Hometown: Florence, S.C.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Undergrad School: Furman University
Fun facts/hobbies: Traveling, live music, yoga, books.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Breweries, exploring all the cute neighborhoods.
What I love most about the program: The people! I genuinely enjoy and feel supported by the people around me, and it makes all the difference.
OB/GYN Interest: Gynecologic oncology.

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Columbia University
Fun facts/hobbies: Baking, snuggling with my dog.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Explore all the new restaurants and breweries, hang out near the lake.
What you love most about the program: My co-residents. 
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN.

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: State University of New York at Geneseo
Fun facts/hobbies:  I love to bake, spin, run, and do yoga.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Go out for drinks, go to art festivals, apple picking.
What I love most about our program: The people, hands down.
OB/GYN interest: Not sure yet, but I'm considering a fellowship in palliative medicine.

Hometown: Oceanside, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: University at Buffalo 
Fun facts/hobbies: I love being outside! Buffalo is great because you can find outdoor activities in summer and winter.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: going to "The World's Largest Disco" , food and drinks, outdoor activities.
What you love most about our program: The people!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Undergrad School: Baylor University
Fun fact/hobbies: I love to cook and bake. I could spend hours nerding out about coffee and/or video games.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Go for a run around Delaware park, shop at Lexington Co-op, or eat at Root & Bloom.
What I love most about our program: I really appreciate the diverse patient, faculty, and facility we get to experience. All the residents here look out for one another to help ensure we all succeed.
OB/GYN Interest: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, public health, opioid addiction​.

Hometown: Maine, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: University at Buffalo
Fun fact/hobbies: Writing, painting, cooking, finding ways to be outside in the sun!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Go to festivals, hike the Niagara gorge, sit in coffee shops.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, public health.

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: University of Rochester
Fun fact/hobbies: Spending time with family, hiking, spinning, trying new recipes.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Explore new restaurants and breweries, Bills games, all summer festivals, and hiking.
OB/GYN Interest: FPMRS and public health.

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: John Carroll University
Fun fact/hobbies: I'm a big Buffalo sports fan and love going to the games! I like to run, play tennis and kickball.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Try out restaurants and breweries, go to summer festivals and outdoor concerts.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN.

Hometown: Ransomville, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Niagara University
Fun fact/hobbies: Running, cycling, snowboarding, cooking, baking, knitting.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Watch the Bills & Sabres, enjoy the diverse restaurants, embrace all four seasons fully!
OB/GYN Interest: Maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive infectious diseases.

Hometown: Edina, Minn.
Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine
Undergrad School:  Boston College 
Fun fact/hobbies: I’ve run a marathon in every city I’ve lived in!  I speak Spanish fluently and love bachata and reggaeton.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Wegmans and amazing outdoor parks and scenery.
What you love most about our program: camaraderie amongst our group of residents. 
OB/GYN interest: All things surgery! Benign Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology

Hometown: Augusta, Maine
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Pennsylvania
Fun fact/hobbies: I love to run, hike, and be outside. I also enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN.

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Fun fact/hobbies: Lacrosse, basketball, skiing/snowboarding, traveling.
OB/GYN Interest: Infertility, gynecologic oncology.

Hometown: Averill Park N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: State University of New York at Geneseo
Fun fact/hobbies: Baking, cooking through cookbooks, skiing, traveling.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: EAT! Saturday mornings at the Elmwood Village Farmer's Market.
OB/GYN Interest: Global women's health.

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: Maternal-fetal medicine.

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 reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

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: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

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

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: 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: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 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!