Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine Residents

Amnon A. Berger, MD, PhD

Hometown: Herzliya, Israel
Medical School: Hadassah Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Hebrew University (Jerusalem)

Hobbies/Interests: I used to play music, but haven't had the chance to more recently, between family and work. I still enjoy music and it's a large part of my life – I enjoy listening to live music when I can. When I have time, I cook and bake for my family and friends.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I love the North End, and I wish I had more time to frequent it. The coffee, food and bakeries are all great.

Why BIDMC? I came to BIDMC for its combined strength in clinical anesthesia and research, as well as the innovative approach to both. I feel that the department invests and promotes the residency program, and we are treated as the future, rather than passersby. One of the great things about BIDMC is that the program is very well established but is still hungry to be better.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I've practiced software engineering and lab research before, and I am looking for a nexus to put it all together with clinical anesthesia, likely in the form of informatics research.

Anne Marie Crowell, MD

Hometown: Medfield, MA
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Where Did You Attend College? University of Notre Dame

Hobbies/Interests: Hot yoga with my friends and sisters, biking, skiing, and testing new recipes

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Monica’s in the North End for Italian subs, Red Sox games, Sail Loft, Community Boating on the Charles River, and Cape Cod beaches

Why BIDMC? The people drew me to the program. Both the residents and faculty are all down to earth and made me feel at home from day one.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Interested in Peds, OB, and Pain fellowships but have a lot to explore over the next few years!

Paige Davis, MD

Hometown: Sulphur, LA
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Where Did You Attend College? Tulane University

Hobbies/Interests: Scuba diving, traveling and jigsaw puzzles

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Along the Charles River

Why BIDMC? I felt an immediate connection with like-minded individuals; I wanted to be a part of this synergistic team.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Regional

Lisa Huang, MD

Hometown: Ottawa, ON (Canada)
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Cornell University

Hobbies/Interests: Music, drawing/painting, movies/TV shows, and exploring new restaurants

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Public Gardens, and Fenway

Why BIDMC? Robust clinical training with a focus on resident education, awesome co-residents, caring and supportive faculty/department, leaders in multiple fields of research

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiac anesthesia, perioperative ultrasound

Christopher Koo, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Where Did You Attend College? University of California, Irvine

Hobbies/Interests: Music, cooking, lifting, games

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Chilacates, the Charles River, the Emerald Necklace

Why BIDMC? During my pre-interview dinner and interview day lunch I felt the most at ease and laughed the hardest with the residents I met of all places I had interviewed. For someone interested in a career in academia, BIDMC seemed like the place where I could find the opportunities, networking, and training to mold my future into what I wanted while also going through residency with people I would genuinely love to get to know and hang out with.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am interested in Critical Care Medicine (CCM) and possibly the unofficial dual fellowship of CCM/Cardiac Anesthesia. CCM and Cardiac Anesthesia are particularly interesting to me because I think they are fields of medicine that have unique potential for technological innovation.

Michael Li, MD

Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Boston University

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, especially French dishes and fusions of cuisines. I enjoy fermentation, and have baked sourdoughs, brewed kombucha, and made pickles. I enjoy making cocktails, and have amassed a variety of bitters, amaros, liqueurs, and have made my own infusions and syrups. I enjoy technology, and have started a startup specializing in venue management and DJ tools and created a variety of websites and mobile apps. I have played the piano for more than 2 decades as a concert pianist and also enjoy composing as well.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: The Esplanade, Trillium Beer Garden, Downeast Cider Beer Garden, Boston Common, the Public Garden, Gaslight (amazing French-inspired brunch), Pho Basil (best pho in the city, hands down), Jamaica Pond, and Costco.

Why BIDMC? I applied to programs that had clinical strengths as well as academic strength. This was one of the only programs where I felt like part of the family on my interview day. I knew that I could fit in here, and I did a second visit which really emphasized the clinical strengths of the program. I love the first name basis culture, and overall, the culture and collegiality of the hospital itself. I find the networking at the program to be a major strength. I've done a few research projects in medical education and simulation, and this program is well known for its strength in simulation training.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: As a medical student I enjoyed my neurology and critical care rotations, and so neuroanesthesia and critical care are definitely interests. When I was on an overnight OB/GYN rotation, I spent more time with the anesthesia resident assigned to L&D instead of with the OB resident, and so OB is definitely on the radar. After I did the month-long pain rotation as an intern, pain medicine has become a large interest as I found that being on the other side of the curtain implanting spinal stimulators enjoyable.

Yao Liu, MD, PhD

Hometown: Yongzhou, China
Medical School: Guangzhou Medical University
Where Did You Attend College? Guangzhou, China

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, theater

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I'll have to find out!

Why BIDMC? Research and critical care

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Critical care and all the deranged physiology

Elena Madan, MD

Hometown: Los Altos Hills, CA
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Pennsylvania

Hobbies/Interests: Running, dancing, traveling, cooking

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Boston Commons, The Esplanade, Eataly, Howl at the Moon, Caffe Nero, Thinking Cup, The Beehive

Why BIDMC? Friendly, down-to-earth residents I met at the dinner/interview day, supportive program director and faculty, unparalleled research and clinical opportunities in Boston!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pediatrics and Pain, novel approaches to brain monitoring during anesthesia

Christopher Mallard, MD, MS

Hometown: Cranston, RI
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Sarah Namil, MD

Hometown: Arlington, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Where Did You Attend College? University of Pittsburgh

Hobbies/Interests: Love to attend work-out classes with friends, work-out along the Charles, explore New England's beaches/hiking spots, taste test Maria's culinary skills, travel

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Running/biking along the Charles, lounging along Carson Beach, Rooftop Lounge at Earls in the Prudential Center, $5 Red Sox games, ICA free Thursdays, and casual mornings at the Boston Public Library.

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC because all of the residents seemed genuinely happy to be at this program. I was nervous to move so far away from home, but the allure of training at a strong academic center in the mecca of medicine won me over. After being here for a year I can say that I am well supported, valued as an individual, and get strong teaching in all the different departments.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pediatrics

Maria Dias Patrocinio, MD

Hometown: Santarem, Portugal
Medical School: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Where Did You Attend College? Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal)

Hobbies/Interests: I love baking and cooking family recipes, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, having weekend brunches, going to the beach, visiting breweries and small towns around Boston, and playing acoustic guitar.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I love walking from Charles Street through Boston Public Garden and Newbury Street on a sunny day, walking/hanging out on the Esplanade, going to $6 movie Tuesday's at Seaport, having friends over for grilling/dinner in the rooftop of my building, going to Good Harbor beach, and any restaurant in the North End.

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC because I loved how friendly and inclusive everyone was. I was captivated by the strong educational component of the program, great opportunities for research and deep investment in one's life goals.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Fellowship focus is yet to be determined, but I am interested in exploring Critical Care, Cardiac Anesthesia, and Pain.

Qing Ruan, MBBS

Hometown: Singapore
Medical School: University College London Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? University College London Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: Gym, high intensity training - F45

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Undecided!

Why BIDMC? Previous surgery residency at BIDMC. Great resources, brilliant mentors.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am anticipating regional.

Miheer Sane, MD

Hometown: Southbury, CT
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Connecticut

Hobbies/Interests: Singing, playing the guitar, going on walks/runs with my husky

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: New to Boston but excited to explore

Why BIDMC? Extremely supportive residency leadership and a focus on education

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pediatrics and simulation education

Robert Trevor Sherburne, MD, MPH

Hometown: Mill Valley, CA
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Colby College

Hobbies/Interests: Running, biking, golfing, playing with my puppers, anything involving a lake house, and most recently gardening

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I'm sure my co-residents have named several of the great places in Boston that we love to frequent. Hit me up if you have questions about fun spots in New Hampshire, Nantucket, or the South Shore.

Why BIDMC? For me proximity to friends and family was my biggest draw. Also I am interested in Cardiac, Pediatrics, and potentially Critical Care, and BIDMC has amazing resources and connections in all of those fields as well as those I didn't mention. The people are its biggest asset however; big name program with a small community feel. All of that plus John Mitchell quoted several old rap songs the first time I met him.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I would love to get involved in teaching and mentorship, but clinically I am most interested in Cardiac and Pediatric Anesthesia.

Emily Sottosanti, MD

Hometown: Everett, MA
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? University of Massachusetts Amherst

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, trying new restaurants, spending time with my dog

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Faneuil Hall, North End

Why BIDMC? Supportive community, academic excellence, diversity of cases

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pain

Sindhuja Surapaneni, MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Georgia Institute of Technology

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, taking walks with our dog, crafting, podcasts, yoga

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Emerald Necklace, Aspinwall dog park, Charles River, BSO concerts, and Time Out Market

Why BIDMC? Boston is such a diverse city and I knew that just being in this network of hospitals would open up more opportunities than I could imagine. I wanted a program that had multiple strong fellowships and also served the underserved. BIDMC's focus on QI and strong educational initiatives were also important factors.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm interested in pain medicine, but I'm going into CA-1 year with an open mind!

Sichao Xu, MD

Hometown: China
Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center
Where Did You Attend College? Beijing, China

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, swimming, and eating

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Time Out Market, Eataly. So many!

Why BIDMC? Because of the people here!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiac, OB

Carmen Zhou, MD

Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? University of California, San Diego

Hobbies/Interests: Lateral thinking problems, reality TV, weight lifting, cats, strategy games, jigsaw puzzles, and biking

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Arboretum, Zaftigs, Harvard Square, and Chinatown

Why BIDMC? I chose to do my residency at BIDMC because I thought it had a strong emphasis on medical education and wellness. I was excited to train in a supportive environment.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: At the moment I'm interested in cardiac anesthesia, but I'm still open to everything!

Sarah Al-Najar, MD, MS

Hometown: Aurora, CO
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Colorado State University

Hobbies/Interests: I love running and working out! Always down to try a new fitness class. I also love playing in social sports leagues in the city when I have the time. Aside from physical stuff, I love to read, travel, try different restaurants and especially breweries around Mass, and I love game nights/trivia with friends!

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I love the Commons; I spent a lot of time walking through there while I was at Tufts. I also love walking through Beacon Hill because of the awesome architecture. I currently live in Somerville so I spend a lot of time in the Cambridge/Somerville area, which is all great. Definitely check out some of the squares -- MIT/Kendall, Central, Harvard, Porter, and Davis. There are lots of cool restaurants, bars, and shops to check out at each of them!

Why BIDMC? It's hard to explain why I chose BIDMC because a lot of my selection came down to the intangibles. I got a really good gut feeling on my interview day and I felt totally at ease the whole day, which was a big sign for me. I also felt like the department was really invested in each of its residents -- it seemed like they were there to foster our interests and make sure that whatever path we wanted our careers to take was open to us here. The biggest strength of the program for me is my resident class. We get along so well and it already feels like a supportive family, as cheesy as that sounds.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm mostly unsure but I do think I want to do fellowship. I'm thinking either OB (because I have a strong interest in reproductive health policy) or regional pain!

Douglas Barnes, MD, MS

Hometown: Concord, MA
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Boston College

Hobbies/Interests: I love skiing, hiking, camping, watching the New England Patriots, and doing anything outside with my wife and one-year-old son!

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: For great food you can't go wrong with anywhere in the North End, although if I had to name a favorite I'd say Monica's. I also love the huge selection of local breweries, especially the pop-up locations they set up in the summer. Finally, I'd be hard-pressed to think of a better time than playing volleyball with friends on Carson Beach in South Boston.

Why BIDMC? I chose to apply to BIDMC for residency because of its reputation for producing outstanding clinicians and medical research, and because I love the city of Boston. I knew BIDMC was the right choice when every resident I met at the dinner and on interview day seemed genuinely happy with his or her decision.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm interested in critical care medicine.

James Burns, MD, MS

Hometown: Landenberg, PA
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? George Mason University

Hobbies/Interests: Running, working out, coffee, scuba diving

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Yard House, running along the Charles, Arb, Citizen's Public House

Why BIDMC? The program felt like a family to me during my interview experience. Both the faculty and residents I met were very easy to talk to. Strong leadership is another strength I saw with the program.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm hoping to learn more about pain medicine and regional block techniques.

Bahinah Callahan, MD

Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of the Incarnate Word

Hobbies/Interests: A few of my favorite activities outside the hospital are biking, gardening, cooking, hiking, and exploring new restaurants.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Boston is a city with proximity to many outdoor activities! I love hiking at the Blue Hills, relaxing at the Arnold Arboretum, or grabbing a craft beer at a local brewery.

Why BIDMC? BIDMC's biggest strength is its investment in the educational and professional development of its residents. As a medical student, I was able to attend the ASA annual meeting, which held a medical student clinical skills workshop at BIDMC. I was immediately impressed by how every resident and attending I met was caring, down-to-earth, and invested in teaching. This camaraderie was echoed during my interview, which solidified my decision to choose BIDMC.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Chronic pain fellowship

Jonathan Hauptfeld, MD

Hometown: Berlin, CT
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Muhlenberg College

Hobbies/Interests: Running, international travel, muay thai, cooking, hiking/backpacking

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Fenway Park, Charles River Esplanade

Why BIDMC? I chose Beth Israel Deaconess as my #1 residency choice for a few reasons:

1. Boston is an incredible city
2. Having all of the resources affiliated with Harvard available to you
3. Attending a mid-sized program lends the opportunity to develop close professional and personal bonds between and within classes
4. Quality of simulation center and exposure to a wide variety of clinical cases on the wards
5. Availability and quality of fellowships within Beth Israel and at nearby institutions

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: At this point I'm interested in pursuing a fellowship in pain medicine or pediatrics, I know I'll have exceptional exposure to both subspecialties at BIDMC and this was one of the reasons I ranked it so highly.

Joanna Kabuye, MD

Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Notre Dame

Hobbies/Interests: Piano, guitar, musical composition, cooking, tennis, hiking, conservation, marine life, safari enthusiast, and global health.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Boston Public Gardens, Boston Harborwalk, Charles river path for running, and Quincy Market.

Why BIDMC? The program stood out and offered several unique strengths. I truly enjoyed hearing about the dynamic nature of the program, and its ability to adapt in order to meet the individual interests of each of its residents. I have a strong interest in global health, and the program offered numerous service and education based global health initiatives. The level of exposure across the curriculum is truly comprehensive, with ample opportunity to observe a variety of complex cases early on, allowing residents to easily meet ACGME case requirements. This, in addition to the program's strong commitment to resident education, academic excellence, and patient safety, truly impressed me.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: So far I have enjoyed all of the clinical aspects of anesthesia that I have been exposed to. I am yet to decide which specific area I want to specialize in.

Sara Khundkar, MD

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Gettysburg College

Hobbies/Interests: Coffee shop exploring, gardening, and golfing!

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Coolidge Corner, Jamaica Pond, and the Arnold Arboretum!

Why BIDMC? Fantastic clinical experiences, an abundance of global health opportunities, and the supportive team dynamic amongst the residents and leadership

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Global health and medical innovation in anesthesia

Christopher Kim, MD

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? The College of New Jersey

Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, piano, karaoke singing, baseball, exploring new restaurants and trying out new cuisines

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Still have to figure this out, but likely Fenway Park will be one of them (baseball)!

Why BIDMC? I felt that first and foremost the environment was very cohesive and felt strong support amongst all the residents on my interview day. Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Neves clearly seemed like amazing, supportive PD and APDs who would really bat for the residents. In the end all the top programs provide a similar training experience, so I was really looking for a warm environment to be in. In-house fellowships are undoubtedly strong, and it seemed like residents always got their top choice of fellowships if they chose to pursue one.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm leaning towards cardiac anesthesia/transplant (liver) anesthesia, or chronic/interventional pain management. I've found invasive hemodynamic monitoring/aggressive management and the active thinking process behind cardiac/liver transplant anesthesiology truly interesting. On the other hand I'm equally drawn to pain management, especially for the long-term relationships with patients and the ability to drastically change patients' quality of life.

Sravya Madabhushi, MD, MBA

Hometown: Western MA
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Boston University

Hobbies/Interests: Anime, books, tea, museums, ancient civilizations, wandering around Boston, being outside, and signing up my friends for random activities on Groupon with me

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Gardner Museum, sunsets on Memorial Drive, Chinatown, The Esplanade, and Newbury Street

Why BIDMC? Excellent teaching, supportive environment, and faculty that can help me explore career interests

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Unsure what my specific clinical interests are, but excited to have the opportunity to explore the world of anesthesia over the next few years.

Parker Merrill, MD

Hometown: Brunswick, ME
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Virginia

Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, boating, volleyball, spikeball, reading, and computer games

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Coolidge Corner, Lolita's, and House of Blues!

Why BIDMC? Approachable faculty, friendly staff, excellent support and resources at our disposal, and great location in Boston!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am interested in cardiac anesthesia, as well as critical care medicine.

Heba Naseem, MBBS

Hometown: New Delhi, India
Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University, India

Hobbies/Interests: Painting, graphite sketching and am addicted to bookstores. Ecstatic upon finding cafés with character but am an ardent consumer of tea. Never pass a chance to attend or participate in a debate. Enjoy watching stand ups with a political disposition, always interested in international and national politics. Oh and love reptiles!

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Haven't had the chance to explore Boston except for an excellent yet short trip to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Why BIDMC? BIDMC encompassed excellent clinical training and mentorship integrated with research. As I intend to become a physician scientist this program was the perfect choice for me.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic anesthesia

Chinonso Nduaguba, MD

Hometown: Boston, MA
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Tufts University

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, biking, cooking, traveling, salsa dancing

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Jamaica Pond, Esplanade, Davis Square, Seaport District, Spectacle Island

Why BIDMC? I chose BI because of the emphasis on resident well-being. I am excited to have the opportunity to train at a program that is close to home and where I'll be supported to pursue my academic and clinical interests.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Critical care, regional anesthesia, global health

Kimberly Ona Ayala, MD

Hometown: Centreville, VA
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Pomona College

Hobbies/Interests: I like running and cycling both indoors and outdoors! I ran cross country in high school and college, but picked up cycling in medical school and am really enjoying it. I also like to do pilates, yoga, and spend time outdoors.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I haven't moved to Boston yet but I'm excited to explore all that the city has to offer!

Why BIDMC? I loved my interview experience! The residents were amazing and the learning opportunities seemed to be unparalleled.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I'm interested in pain but am keeping a very open mind given that I haven't had much clinical anesthesia experience yet!

Edgar Remotti, MD

Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Boston University

Hobbies/Interests: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/MMA, playing guitar, heavy metal concerts, and videogames

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I love that Boston is a walkable city. You’ll often find me at the Esplanade, Boston Public Garden, or at Fresh Pond. I’m a big foodie, but if I had to pick my favorite local spot to eat, I have to give it to Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Cambridge.

Why BIDMC? The vibe that I got during my interview day really made the BIDMC stand out to me. I felt a great sense of camaraderie and collegiality between the residents and faculty. The BIDMC has a strong reputation, both academically and clinically; however, the Arnold-Warfield Pain Center really sold me on the program. Finally, I’ve considered Boston my home for the past 10 years, so I was excited at the prospect of coming back!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Healthcare Administration, Pain Management, Medical Education

Christopher Robinson, MD, PhD

Hometown: El Paso, TX
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Georgetown University

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Don't have any yet.We'll find out!

Why BIDMC? Strong pain program

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pain

Krist Tase, MD

Hometown: Corinth, Greece
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Cornell University

Hobbies/Interests: I am big on the outdoors especially hiking and rock climbing. New England is the perfect place for that! I like going swimming and playing soccer with friends. Going to soccer games (or technically football as it should be called here in the US) when I get a chance. Bit of an amateur skier as I started skiing about 3 years ago. I am big on music festivals, especially EDM ones. A ton of great EDM artists have been coming to Boston the past few years, which is awesome! Lastly can’t wait to travel around the world again!

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: A couple of my favorite places around Boston include the North End (great Italian food and gelato), the Esplanade where you can walk along the Charles River, and the Harpoon Brewery, which organizes the legendary Harpoonfest every spring!

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC for my anesthesiology residency because from the moment I walked in on my interview day, everyone was friendly and warm. All the faculty I interviewed with valued education both for the residents but also the medical students and the greater community. BIDMC is a leader in Anesthesiology training with world class faculty. The ultrasound program is top notch. Could not be happier to match here!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am interested in pediatric anesthesia and critical care!

Stephen Woloszynek, MD, PhD

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Drexel University

Hobbies/Interests: Music/concerts, baking/cooking, film, basketball/NBA, sneakers, restauranting, running

Why BIDMC? Research, sim center, hospital affiliations, location

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pediatrics, research

Evan Zhang, MD

Hometown: Newton, MA
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Dartmouth College

Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time I try to prioritize my fitness interests, which includes boxing, cycling, and weightlifting. I also enjoy playing games of all sorts, including video games, board games, and competitive card games.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Time Out Market Boston, Earl’s at the Prudential Center, the Hot Pot Buffet at Chinatown, and pretty much any of the small restaurants/food courts in the Allston area

Why BIDMC? BIDMC was #1 on my list going into ERAS because I had done an away rotation in the SICU during my 4th year of medical school. Literally every person I worked with during my month there was fantastic and made me feel welcomed right away. The teaching environment was extremely collegial and organized. There just really seemed to be a strong emphasis on medical education, wellness, and community.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I really like how versatile and diverse the different fellowship options in anesthesia are. I enjoyed my critical care experiences the most coming into residency, but I also enjoyed my chronic pain rotation, which is totally different. I haven’t had much exposure to cardiac anesthesia yet and am looking forward to learning more about that.

Huma Fatima, MD

Hometown: Pakistan
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? Aga Khan University Medical College

Hobbies/Interests: I am fond of outdoor activities such as running, hiking and kayaking. I am also interested in exploring new food options with friends. Acquiring a new technical or software skill brings me great joy and satisfaction.

Why BIDMC? I am originally from Pakistan. I rotated on OB Anesthesia during my away rotation. I fell in love with the culture and vibe of the department. Eventually, I ended up doing a research fellowship at Valve Research Group. After interviewing all over for residency, I decided to stay at BIDMC as it’s one of the most supportive, diverse and education focused programs.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: OB Anesthesia, Cardiac Anesthesia.

Gustavo Gonzalez, MD

Hometown: Reedley, CA
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Where Did You Attend College? Brown University

Hobbies/Interests: Anything outdoors (hiking, kayaking, fishing); cinema; classic cars.

Why BIDMC? BIDMC is an ideal sized program in a great city with a huge emphasis on education and wellness.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Trauma and cardiac anesthesia.

Lauren Holleran, MD

Hometown: Holland, PA
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Pennsylvania State University

Hobbies/Interests: Making playlists on Spotify, planning events for friends, trying new recipes.

Why BIDMC? Academic and welcoming environment; well-rounded program.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Regional anesthesia, interventional pain medicine.

Derek Kono, DO

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Where Did You Attend College? University of Southern California

Hobbies/Interests: Sports (especially Lakers/USC football), music concerts, snowboarding, exploring new coffee shops, and board games.

Why BIDMC? I wanted a residency program with strong clinical training and a wide array of procedures and pathology. BIDMC not only offers fantastic clinical training, but also provides robust educational resources and didactics as well. Although my interview day was virtual, I could sense the strong level of camaraderie between residents and the support from residency leadership.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am planning on pursuing a fellowship but am keeping an open mind as to which subspecialty.

Santiago Krumm Cabezas, MD

Hometown: San José, Costa Rica
Medical School: Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Universidad de Costa Rica

Hobbies/Interests: For the past 9 years, spending time with my daughters.

Why BIDMC? Was able to spend time at BIDMC in 2020. Nice city. Very good teachers.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Regional Anesthesia.

Patrick Lau, MD

Hometown: Farmington, CT
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Connecticut

Hobbies/Interests: Binge watching TV shows, biking, tennis, traveling, and anything outdoors. I would like to become a better skier!

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC because of its focus on education and in particular the educational research, excellent clinical training, strong leadership, and access to the echo lab among other simulators. Another strength is being able to live in Boston and train at a well-known academic institution with great in house fellowships. Finally, talking to current residents who described a warm and fun environment made my decision in ranking BIDMC very easy.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Regional, Critical Care.

Kaavya Mahajan, MD

Hometown: North Brunswick, NJ
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Barnard College of Columbia University

Hobbies/Interests: Exploring trendy restaurants, cooking vegetarian meals, traveling (favorite cities include Paris, Copenhagen, Barcelona and Mumbai), advocacy, dancing, meditation.

Why BIDMC? BIDMC offers residents an opportunity to train at a large, urban academic medical center with exposure to medically challenging and diverse patient populations at BIDMC and Boston Children’s Hospital and the chance to learn from world-class leaders in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. I personally appreciated meeting the residents and playing Pictionary with them at my pre-interview dinner; in these casual interactions, I could sense the authentic camaraderie and emotionally supportive training atmosphere that exists at BIDMC.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Social Determinants of Health.

Lia Metzger, MD

Hometown: Sutter Creek, CA
Medical School: New York Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? Scripps College

Hobbies/Interests: Exploring new areas on foot and people watching, portrait drawing, listening to podcasts, playing piano and singing, rock climbing, and swimming when I can. I also love all kinds of food - half of my free time involves finding new recipes, baking and cooking, or trying out new places to eat (preferably with good company).

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC for a multitude of reasons. Most importantly, the residents seemed genuinely happy during the interview process, and every person I met (virtually) seemed open and eager to talk about their experience. As soon as we matched, my incoming co-residents began reaching out and offering to help each other with questions about the area, finding apartments, moving etc. I think that shows the kind of people that BIDMC attracts. BIDMC also has an incredibly strong education with a large diversity of cases, fantastic access to resources, and phenomenal educators who are invested in the residents. And last but not least, BIDMC is in a great location for training and for fueling my interests outside of medicine.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I have so much more to explore, but so far I have been most drawn to critical care and chronic pain. I also want to incorporate my interest in geriatrics as I continue my training.

Deandra Uju Momah, MD

Hometown: Farmington, CT
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Amherst College

Hobbies/Interests: I love to watch and play basketball. I also love to travel (during non-COVID times).

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC because I was impressed by the quality of the program and the program's collective culture. The people are one of the strongest assets of the program.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I am interested in patient safety and quality improvement.

Chima Odinkemere, MD, MBA

Hometown: Medford, NJ
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Rutgers University

Hobbies/Interests: Bouldering, cooking, soccer, video games, learning languages.

Why BIDMC? BIDMC was hands down the most well-rounded program I had the privilege of interviewing with. Historically it has paved a way in healthcare from both a medical and social aspect. On top of it being a prestigious program, it’s known as “Harvard with a Heart”, which is a testament to its culture. In addition to BIDMC having all of the major fellowships, residents frequently choose to stay here for the additional training. Lastly, the camaraderie between the residents made it apparent to me that they enjoyed each other’s company despite the rigor of residency.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: As of this moment I’m interested in learning more about NORA, Pain Medicine, and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.

Nanaama O’Hene, MD

Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Rutgers University

Hobbies/Interests: I love a good pick-up soccer game! I’m also a huge EPL fan (go Chelsea!!) I also really enjoy taking dance classes and meeting new people. Lastly, I love to eat.

Why BIDMC? I absolutely loved my interview day at BIDMC! I got a sense that the residents were happy and that the program is warm and collegial. I knew BIDMC would provide strong training with early subspecialty exposure which is great because I currently have a couple of interests. I also felt that BIDMC is very supportive of their residents’ interests from research to teaching to mentorship. It’s an excellent place to become a great anesthesiologist while pursuing other important passions and interests!

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Currently I am interested in pediatrics and obstetrics.

Anh Thien Phung, MD

Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Where Did You Attend College? University of California, Irvine

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing different sports such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, and table tennis. I am a big fan of Manchester United. I love cooking and singing karaoke.

Why BIDMC? I had a wonderful interview experience at BIDMC. Even though it was a virtual interview, the supportive culture and the collegiality at BIDMC were palpable. Everyone was extremely kind and seemed to be very happy. I loved that the department placed a strong emphasis on wellness and medical education. The fact that BIDMC has several excellent fellowships was also a big factor.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Chronic/interventional pain management and critical care.

Ryan Ricciardelli, MD, MBA

Hometown: Huntington, NY
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? State University of New York at Albany

Hobbies/Interests: Music, skiing, gardening, cooking, trying new restaurants, and exploring with my dog.

Why BIDMC? The robust quality improvement initiatives, the CARE research center, and the anesthesia tailored first year of residency.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I enjoy the meaningful role anesthesia has to play in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Anesthesia lends itself to involvement in quality improvement projects and this is a very big interest of mine!

Peter Santer, MD, PhD

Hometown: Merano, Italy
Medical School: Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Austria
Where Did You Attend College? Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Austria

Hobbies/Interests: I love to travel and explore new places and I'm also an avid home cook. I like running: some of the most memorable runs include the London Marathon, which I completed in 2016, and a midnight run in Central Park to ring in the New Year in 2020. More recently I started venturing into obstacle course racing. I also have a strong fascination with general aviation. I actually realized a lifelong dream of mine by getting my private pilot certificate in 2013.

Why BIDMC? I was a research fellow at the department for several years before matching into residency. This allowed me to get to know the department and the program very well. In the end, I chose BIDMC because of the evidence-based approach to didactics and the opportunity to continue developing my research interests. The friendly and collegial atmosphere in the department was also a big deciding factor.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: I have a strong interest in respiratory physiology and its application in the OR and ICU, both clinically and academically.

Jessica Sikka, MD

Hometown: Syosset, NY
Medical School: Robert Larner College of Medicine at University of Vermont
Where Did You Attend College? University of Connecticut

Hobbies/Interests: Singing, weightlifting, and spending time with friends and family.

Why BIDMC? Boston is such a vibrant city, and the residents throughout the interview season were so warm and friendly! I appreciate the program's emphasis on resident wellness and diversity.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Obstetric anesthesia.

Tyler Thompson, MD

Hometown: Conway, AR
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Arkansas

Hobbies/Interests: Running 5K races and half-marathons. Spending time with my girlfriend Vivienne and my cats, Fred and Sydney. Going to the gym. Playing Nintendo Switch. Trying out new craft beers and making cocktails at home.

Why BIDMC? Friendly culture and approachable residents, enthusiastic attendings, beautiful city, strong fellowship matches.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Acute and Chronic Pain, Cardiothoracic, Obstetric.

Gregory Vece, MD

Hometown: North Haven, CT
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Connecticut

Hobbies/Interests: Football, tennis, lifting, (and brunch!)

Why BIDMC? Boston is a great city, despite the Yankees being superior to the Red Sox.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Renal function; pediatrics; disabled and special populations.

Stephanie Wahab, MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Where Did You Attend College? Emory University

Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, reading, horses, singing.

Why BIDMC? It was really important to me to go to a hospital that champions and encourages residents and faculty to reach out to the surrounding community and work with mentors who are pioneers in outreach to the underserved.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pediatric anesthesia.

Gifty Addae, MD

Hometown: Ghana
Medical School: New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Massachusetts Boston

Marianna Athanassiou, MD

Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Tufts University

Hobbies/Interests: Pasta making, traveling, playing with my dog, traveling to Greece to visit my family.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: South End, Seaport, Back Bay.

Why BIDMC? The collegial, supportive, diverse people who work at BIDMC are what stood out to me as I was interviewing at different programs and made me excited to have these people as my colleagues next year.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiac Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Critical Care.

George Bekheet, MD

Hometown: Melville, NY
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Northeastern University

Hobbies/Interests: Streaming Video Games, Cats, Dogs, Cooking, Spin, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Harry Potter.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Lucky Strike, the Esplanade, kayaking with my dog on the Charles River.

Why BIDMC? Heart of Harvard, with diverse staff and patients.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia or Critical Care.

Victoria Buckman, MD

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? Johns Hopkins University

Hobbies/Interests: Eating off other peoples' plates at restaurants (love a good brunch), Afrobeats/ hip-hop/R&B day parties, group traveling, binge watching tv, and quality time with family and friends.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I'm still new to Boston but am so excited to explore the city and experience everything it has to offer.

Why BIDMC? When considering residency, it was very important to me to join a program that offered academic rigor, individualized pursuit of interests, and a diverse patient population. However, amongst those important attributes, it was also crucial to join a program in which residents felt like they could build a new "home away from home". My interview day at BIDMC was a wonderful testimony to that notion, as the faculty and residents truly engaged with each other as a family and new fundamental details about each other. Since I've arrived, I've felt incredibly supported by co-residents, senior residents, and administration.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Obstetric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine.

Rachel Davidov, MD

Hometown: Briarwood, NY
Medical School: Chicago Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? CUNY Queens College

Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, taking walks around the city, hiking, reading, and playing with my dog.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: I love hanging around Coolidge Corner and Cambridge, and going to dog parks.

Why BIDMC? I chose BIDMC for several reasons. I love their emphasis on clinical exposure and education. They have a very robust sim lab that is heavily integrated into the curriculum. I knew that this combination of training would help me become a competent and confident anesthesiologist. The residents were also a big part of my decision. It was obvious from the Zoom dinner that they were a close group of friends who spent a lot of time together outside of the hospital. Lastly, I wanted to be back on the east coast, and Boston is a great city.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Critical Care, Neuroanesthesia.

Collin Dickerson, MD

Hometown: Melrose, MA
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Where Did You Attend College? Cornell University

Hobbies/Interests: Music, basketball, soccer, cooking.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Fenway, Cambridge, Somerville.

Why BIDMC? The people, the location and the training.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: To be determined.

Meir Douek, MD

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela
Where Did You Attend College? N/A

Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, mountain biking, running, and tennis.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Public Garden / Boston Common and Little Italy.

Why BIDMC? Beth Israel has the perfect combination of structured clinical training, academic excellence, and research and leadership opportunities. Also, this distinguished program utilizes its resources to enable and ensure that residents achieve triumphant results. Most importantly, during the residents' dinner and interview day, the cohesion, familial culture, and strong collaboration among the residents, attendings and staff was ubiquitous; and it is for these reasons I chose to begin my anesthesiology career at Beth Israel.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.

Heloise Dubois, MD

Hometown: Wilbraham, MA
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Where Did You Attend College? Providence College

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time in the outdoors, whether it's hiking, running, biking, skiing. I also love to travel.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: My favorite things to do in Boston include running or biking along the Charles, going out for dinner in the North End or South End, and spending time with family and friends.

Why BIDMC? I was looking for a residency program that not only provided strong training and quality medical education but also fostered a supportive learning environment. From speaking with current residents to my interviews with faculty on interview day, I felt that BIDMC was the place for me. The location in Boston also allows me to be close to my family which is also very important to me.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Critical Care.

Nina Hu, MD

Hometown: Mansfield, MA
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Where Did You Attend College? St. Bonaventure University

Crystal Joseph, MD

Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Drexel University

Hobbies/Interests: In my downtime, I love choreographing dance pieces/dancing, exploring different places with friends and family, and trying new places to eat. I also enjoy listening to The New York Times Daily Podcast, painting, and watching the news.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Copley Square and Boston Harbor.

Why BIDMC? I wanted to be at a program that invests in resident education, personal growth, and well-being, and BIDMC embodies that. During my interview day, I could see how current residents were supported by program leadership. There was also a sense of camaraderie amongst residents. After my interactions with faculty and residents, I knew that at BIDMC, I would thrive not only as a resident but as a person. The culture is what drew me in along with the unique opportunities offered to residents. From research to community engagement, BIDMC offers immense support for your interests during residency. Many residents have completed fellowship here, and others have joined faculty, which speaks to the program's long-term investment in its residents. Residency is challenging in many ways but worth it if you have a supportive tribe, which I felt BIDMC would be that for me.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Chronic/Interventional Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia.

Hoang-Yen Phung, MD

Hometown: Annandale, VA
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Virginia

Hobbies/Interests: Food, hanging out with my collies, sleeping.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: New to the area but will most likely be at different food halls in Boston.

Why BIDMC? Mentorship, teaching, and leadership.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.

Beth Ren, MD

Hometown: Bedford, MA
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Brandeis University

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, trying new restaurants, wine tasting, reading, visiting art galleries and museums, cuddling with my dog.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Seaport, Little Italy, Back Bay.

Why BIDMC? The vibe, I loved my interview day. I already felt at home with the people I met. It gave me the best combination of stellar clinical training and amazing community. I really wanted to live in Boston and get access to many different opportunities. The world is your oyster at BIDMC. I had no doubt it was going to be my number one choice.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pain Medicine, Global Health, Medical Journalism, Medical Technology.

Laura A Santa Cruz Mercado, MD

Hometown: Cochabamba, Bolivia
Medical School: Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia
Where Did You Attend College? Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia

Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, good food and music.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Boston Public Garden, Boston Public Library at Copley Square and Joe’s on Newbury (brunch is awesome).

Why BIDMC? From the beginning I felt completely supported and appreciated for all that I am. During the interview process I felt genuinely valued. Every corner I turn is filled with amazing humans. I knew that at BIDMC I was going to be able to challenge myself in a professional and a personal level to learn from the best. I admire how diverse the program is and how passionate people are about what they do.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Anesthesia.

Jordan Vanderhooft, MD

Hometown: Lexington, MA
Medical School: New York Medical College
Where Did You Attend College? Boston College

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, soccer, basketball, traveling, crossword puzzles, skiing.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Felipe’s rooftop in Cambridge, Boston Public Garden, Coolidge Corner.

Why BIDMC? I loved the atmosphere when I interviewed with BIDMC. Everyone was so friendly and I felt that everyone really cared about the physician that I was going to become. Boston is also one of my favorite places and I have family close by.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Maybe Cardiothoracic Anesthesia. I still have more to explore.

Parker Woolley, MD

Hometown: Dover, NH
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Where Did You Attend College? University of New Hampshire

Hobbies/Interests: Peloton, Auto Mechanic Work, Financial Markets & Investment Strategies.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: South Boston, M Street Beach, Seaport, South End.

Why BIDMC? Many of the fantastic anesthesia staff at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island completed their residencies and fellowships at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I looked up to these attendings and hoped to emulate their training. My interview day was fantastic, immediately I found a sense of camaraderie and enthusiasm towards anesthesia and medical education amongst the attendings and residents. BIDMC fosters an environment for personal growth while providing the education and tools necessary to become an excellent anesthesiologist.

After moving from Texas at a young age to southern New Hampshire, I would frequently travel down to Boston in high school for soccer and lacrosse games. I also frequented Boston to play Northeastern and Boston University while I played lacrosse at The University of New Hampshire. I have always enjoyed my time spent in the city. I grew up a Boston sports fan: watching Bledsoe hand over the Patriots to Brady, going to Fenway back when Garciaparra, Pedro, and Manny played, the Garden to see the Celtics with KG, Ray Allen, Rondo, and Paul Pierce, and also Chara, Marchand, and Bergeron on the Bruins. I'll always be a Boston fan. Ultimately, I knew I would receive a world-class education at BIDMC in my favorite city.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Pain Medicine.

Pin-Jou Ponnie Wu, MD

Hometown: Taiwan and Seattle, WA
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? University of Washington

Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, volleyball, biking, archery, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, playing video games with friends.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Allston (lots of great restaurants and bubble tea), Charles River Esplanade, Arnold Arboretum.

Why BIDMC? Being able to stay in Boston with my significant other, ideal sized program, huge emphasis on education and wellness, well-known academic institution with authentic camaraderie and fantastic access to resources.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: There is so much to explore, but so far I have been most interested in Pediatric Anesthesia.

Simon Zec, MD

Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia
Medical School: University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Where Did You Attend College? Photography Studies College, Melbourne, Australia

Hobbies/Interests: Wristwatches, arts and music, sports, downhill skiing, exploring cities by foot.

Favorite Hangout Place(s) in Boston: Fenway, Back Bay, North End, Harvard Square, Brookline. Enjoying drinks and food in the sunshine.

Why BIDMC? Reputation for clinical excellence, robust research and leadership opportunities, friendly faculty and atmosphere, and a thoroughly enjoyable interview experience.

Specific Interests in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, and Critical Care. Undecided about fellowship and looking forward to explore everything.