Class of 2028

Hometown: Rockport, Massachusetts
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Salem State University, Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University, BS in Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Arabic Studies University of New England, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Exploring new places in Connecticut, including hiking trails, historical sites, and charming small towns, Discovering local eateries and coffee shops, Staying informed on modern events, Staying updated on advancements in prehospital care
Past Life: EMS Director in Massachusetts
Academic Interests: Prehospital Emergency Medicine/EMS, Disaster Medicine, Critical Care, Global Medicine, Refugee Medicine
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Exploring East Rock Park and enjoying its scenic views, Visiting the Yale Campus and Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, Trying out local coffee shops and restaurants
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: : Yale's strong focus on innovation and research in Emergency Medicine and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across various clinical settings made it an ideal place for my professional growth as a rising EM Physician. With Yale-New Haven Hospital being one of the country's busiest Level I trauma centers, I knew I would get extensive exposure to complex cases, enhancing my clinical insight. In addition, Yale's commitment to advancing EMS and prehospital care aligned with my academic interests, providing a unique platform for me to contribute to and grow within this dynamic field.
Random Factoid:  I’ve been on TV twice!

Hometown: Accra, Ghana and Bronx, NY
College and Postgraduate Degrees: SUNY Geneseo College, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, kayaking, swimming, started hiking more, trying to add baking to the list but the universe would not allow it (horrible at it)
Past Life: During my undergrad years I was part of an African cultural dance group and we used to travel out and dance at several events. I also worked as a lab accessioner, onboarding specialist for a home nursing agency, financial aid representative during my 2 year gap before medical school
Academic Interests: Global Health, Ultrasound, Addiction medicine Favorite activities in New Haven: TBD
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: The warm welcoming environment, the people, the support you get is phenomenal and this is where I want to be nurtured (residency)
Random Factoid: I love korean and Indian cuisines (did a lot of restaurant hopping in NYC)

Hometown: Houston, Tx
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Texas A&M - B.S. Biochemistry, Texas A&M School of Medicine (M.D)
Hobbies/Interests: Muay Thai, Basketball, Gym, Video games, Church, Hiking, Snowboarding
Past Life: Lifeguard, Paintball Referee, Sales Associate
Academic Interests: Social EM, Health Policy, Administration, MedEd
Favorite Activities in New Haven: New to the area but heard great things and looking forward to exploring it all!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Choosing Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program was an easy decision! It's the #1 NIH funded EM department, offering a blend of community and robust academic experiences. The program prioritizes resident wellness and provides strong support. Additionally, the people I met during my interviews and second look were truly amazing!
Random Factoid:  I am half Mexican and half Palestinian!

Hometown: Big Pine Key, FL
College and Postgraduates Degrees: B.S. Microbiology, minor in Chemistry - Tennessee Technological University, DO/MBA - Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine/School of Business
Hobbies/Interests: I like working on house and crafting projects, lacrosse, playing a handful of instruments, helping with my family’s farm, weightlifting, fishing, music festivals, cooking (because I love eating), and traveling to new places.
Past Life:  Apprentice carpenter, beginner pilot, varsity lacrosse coach, competitive powerlifter
Academic Interests: Medical education, EMS, sports medicine
Favorite Activities in New Haven: In my collective 4 hours in New Haven, I really enjoyed walking around the city and trying a few different restaurants. Hoping to expand this list greatly in the new few years!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale offers diverse training sites which encompass the abilities to learn techniques from a vast array of subspecialists while being able to apply these in a community setting with limited resources. The program’s research and global health opportunities also allow for many ways to become involved and improve the different areas in which we wish to serve. Good vibes and pizza were a bonus.
Random Factoid:  I went from living on a small island to birthing sheep on a rural farm!

Hometown: Oxford, CT
College and Postgraduate Degrees: University of Connecticut (B.S.), Frank H. Netter MD SOM at Quinnipiac University (MD)
Hobbies/Interests: Playing/watching sports, weightlifting, baking with my girlfriend, spending time with my family and pets.
Past Life:  I was heavily involved in football and wrestling growing up and wrestled for UConn.
Academic Interests: Medical Education and Sports Medicine
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Hiking Sleeping Giant, pizza and restaurants
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale is an extremely impressive and well-resourced program. I am also from a neighboring town in CT, so it was great to be able to stay near my support system.
Random Factoid:  I have two bulldogs at home. Now I am a Yale Bulldog.

Hometown: Brookline, MA College and Postgraduate Degrees: Princeton University – B.A.; Boston University – M.Sc.; Sackler School of Medicine – M.D.
Hobbies/Interests: Local coffee shops, baking, NYT crosswords and games, Running, gym-going, and snowboarding. Past Life:  Since college I’ve lived in four different countries, each speaking four different languages: English, Spanish, French, and Hebrew. I love that medicine has taken me all over the world, teach me about various cultures, and different languages. Academic Interests: Public health, pediatrics, resuscitation/intensive care, EMS – haha I guess a lot of things Favorite Activities in New Haven:  All things New Haven pizza and women’s basketball! Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: The energy of in this program is infectious! You just want to be a part of it all. Random Factoid:  I’m in the top 0.01% of Eminem listeners (and proud!)

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD College and Postgraduate Degrees: Syracuse University, BS in Biotechnology; Doctor of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Coffee, smelling candles, kayaking, and traveling. Past Life: Tenor saxophonist Academic Interests: Community advocacy, Diversity in Medicine, Health Equity
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Exploring locally owned businesses, roaming green spaces, eating seafood, and IKEA trips (it’s a really good IKEA) Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: During my sub-internship, I was blown away by the approachability and friendliness of the people and the ample resources that are offered to patients. I witnessed robust clinical training offered by people devoted to the health of their patients, fellow team members, and surrounding communities. I also learned not only from a number academic experts, but also connected with and learned from the diverse and unique experiences that patients had to share. Lastly, New Haven is an incredible city with an important history. Here, there are many community members that are committed to the strength and well-being of the city and its peoples. I’m blessed to be here and I am excited to contribute positively to the community here in New Haven. Random Factoid: I am fascinated by aviation and have co-piloted a two-seater plane!

Hometown: Beit Shemesh, Israel
College and Postgraduate Degrees: St. Bonaventure University, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (MD)
Hobbies/Interests: I love reading, cooking, and exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise: skiing, dancing Argentine tango, and playing laser tag. I also feel like coffee counts as a hobby, though in my case it’s more of a necessity.
Past Life:  I initially trained as a software engineer, but always preferred people to cubicles. Now I get to see patients and nerd out at home doing software-based research!
Academic Interests: I really enjoy machine learning and data science research that can help my patients. I specifically focus on using machine learning to predict of patient flow and resource utilization risk and help steer the right resources to the right people. I’m also a stats aficionado and often can’t pass up the opportunity to contribute to a good analysis!
Favorite Activities in New Haven: I love the nature, the biking, and the people. I’m still on the hunt for the best coffee in town!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale allows me to get excellent clinical training while shaping me into a world-class researcher. The resources here will allow me to make an impact for patients both in and outside of my ED, while learning to care for them safely and effectively when they need emergent clinical stabilization.
Random Factoid: My partner and I have two sister cats, Rosie (a mischievous little munchkin) and Bellatrix (black as midnight, but a little behind the learning curve, probably from drinking too much Newark NJ lead water). They are inseparable from each other, from my partner, and from any scratchable piece of furniture in existence. Me? I’m just the “other human” that feeds them sometimes. Note to self: don’t be an absent father like I was in medical school ;)

Hometown: Branford, CT
College and Postgraduate Degrees: The Basketball Capital of the World (aka UConn), Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University – M.D.
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, working out, travel, cooking
Past Life:  Research Associate in EMS, Cardiology, and Genomics. Volunteer Firefighter and Part-time EMT (Huge shout out to Branford Fire!)
Academic Interests: EMS, Disaster and Event Medicine, Resuscitation, POCUS
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Food! Especially Sally’s Pizza and Arethusa Ice Cream
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale EM checked all the boxes for me – excellent clinical training with strong academic resources and support. I grew up locally, so training at Yale has been a lifelong dream. I think New Haven County is a special place to live and work – and proximity to family was a huge bonus for me. While rotating here as a Sub-I, all the residents and faculty went out of their way to make me feel welcome… I knew then that Yale was the ideal fit for me.
Random Factoid:  My first job was working at a sandwich shop/ deli… I can still make a top tier breakfast sandwich.

Hometown: Saint Johns, Florida
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Florida Atlantic University (BS Neuroscience/Behavior, BS Biological Sciences), University of Florida (MPH), Campbell University (DO)
Hobbies/Interests: I am deeply passionate about adventure and the outdoors. Whether I'm hiking through alpine treks, capturing the beauty of nature through photography, or navigating snowy landscapes on snowshoes, I find joy and peace in the natural world. I'm an avid points and miles enthusiast with a travel philosophy of letting the deal pick the destination. Additionally, I cherish the opportunity for intentional travel, where I can immerse myself in different cultures, connect with people from diverse backgrounds, and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for ways of life beyond my own.
Past Life:  During my gap year before medical school, I worked full-time as an undergraduate admissions recruiter at my alma mater. During medical school, I volunteered as an instructor for the online Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate program hosted by the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. This program aimed to empower individuals who became unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with opportunities to develop marketable skills.
Academic Interests: Medical Education, Health Care Leadership, & Social EM
Favorite Activities in New Haven: While my time in New Haven has been limited, I've come to appreciate its vibrant arts and food scene. I've also enjoyed exploring the nature parks and hikes nearby, such as West Rock Ridge State Park and East Rock Park.
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: When deciding where to pursue my residency training, the main thing I looked for was finding a supportive community that would push and support me towards achieving my potential as an EM physician. During my month-long visiting sub-internship at Yale EM, I found just that. The most common thing I heard along the interview trail about what made each program special was the people. It was one thing to hear it, but completely different to experience it firsthand. Even though I was just a visiting student, all the residents and attendings I came into contact with were incredibly warm and welcoming, treating me as one of their own. They took an active interest in me not only as a student but as a person. One memorable experience of this was when an attending found out in conversation that I would walk to my shifts when it was daylight out. Even though I did this for the health benefits, they offered to lend me one of their vehicles during my time in New Haven. This is one example of how I was blown away by the genuine kindness of those that I encountered. It's these personal touches, along with the immense growth I experienced during my sub-internship, that made ranking Yale as my number one residency program a no-brainer decision.
Random factoid: In 2021, my Chipotle habit placed me in the top 0.5% of Chipotle customers by orders placed in a year.

Hometown: Allentown, PA
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Moravian College: B.S. Biology, minor in Medical Sociology, West Liberty University: Master’s in Biomedical Sciences , West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine: D.O.
Hobbies/Interests: HUGE NFL football fan.  Playing fantasy football, talking about fantasy football, and winning in fantasy football.  Also, hiking national parks, fishing, snowmobiling, weightlifting, photography (with my iPhone), brewing beers, trying out new breweries (logging/rating my new beers on Untappd), spoiling my cat - Parker, and collecting and propagating plants.  Haunted house connoisseur.  Professional Uno player (self-proclaimed).
Past Life:  I moved to the U.S. at age 10 and have not left the country since.  After college, I chose a non-traditional path and took a total of ~5 gap years.  I spent the first year doing research on empathy and emotional intelligence in medical students (this was incredibly interesting!), then worked in the Emergency Department for the next 4 years as Chief Scribe.  Eventually, I moved on to grad school for an accelerated one-year master’s program and ultimately started medical school in 2020 (during a global pandemic!).
Academic Interests: Medical education, event medicine, POCUS, DEI.
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Apparently, it’s going to be eating pizza…we’ll see!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: I wanted a program that provided a combination of robust clinical training both in underserved and community settings; a program that offered abundant opportunities for professional and personal growth, superior academic support, and just simply down-to-earth faculty and residents to work alongside.  I found this perfect combination here at Yale.  I met some of the most remarkable physicians during my interview day and second look event.  The camaraderie among the residents further solidified my decision and I am so excited to work alongside and learn from the best of the best.
Random Factoid:  I can crack an apple in half with my hands.  I met Arnold Schwarzenegger (no, the two have nothing to do with each other). 

Hometown: New Haven County, CT
Undergraduate Institution: The Hartt School of Music, Double Degree in Music & Philosophy Post-Graduate Education: Post-Baccalaureate Program: University of Vermont, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: All things writing, spoken word, movement, performing arts, sculpture, photography & outdoors—especially hiking & scuba diving. As of late, learning DIY projects that repurpose scrap metal & wood & trying to cook Persian food. Is it too ambitious to get into acrobatics & trapeze during residency?
Past life: (With some blending into present) Musician, piano teacher, arts advocate, writer, editor, publicist, advocate for survivors of sexual violence, fitness instructor, healing arts practitioner, global health researcher, global health humanities & ethics educator with a focus on “decolonization”; speaker, moderator & co-convener at the United Nations General Assembly.
Academic Interests: Social & Global EM; health of refugees, LGBTQ* folks & incarcerated people; One Health; & the intricate interplay of disaster, border & conflict zones. I’m also passionate about reforming modes of de-escalation, situational awareness, nonviolent communication, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, etc. towards better protecting patients & staff.
Favorite activities in New Haven: Lurking in dark corners to shoot pool, perusing (& sometimes participating in) open mic nights. Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: During my sub-internship, the department took me under their wing as one of their own in a way that made me feel at home. I was struck by the unique balance of high clinical exposure & academic scholarship, deep culture of teaching & mentorship, incredibly supportive community, broad diversity represented in residents, faculty & patients, & all in a community that is close to my heart. And of course, the Yale Emergency Medicine Scholars (YES) Program!
Random factoid: I’m perpetually quitting coffee.

Hometown: Scandinavia, WI
College and Postgraduate Degrees: University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA), Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, biking, camping, snowboarding, beach volleyball, homemade pizza nights, sunsets, curling up in a blanket burrito on the couch with a good book, hazelnut lattes, any form of potato ever
Past Life:  I spent my gap years between undergrad and med school as a snowboard instructor out in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Academic Interests: Wilderness medicine!!
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Trying all the best pizza restaurants and comparing them to my Chicago deep dish days.
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: I was so so impressed on my interview day!! The residents and faculty were down to earth and supportive of me finding a program that I fit in, whether that be with them or elsewhere. It’s clear that they value wellness both for their patients and their physicians. Not to mention Yale is a world-renowned institution with resources that will provide me with countless opportunities to pursue my goals. I can’t wait to learn even more about this community and I’m honored to become a part of it!
Random Factoid:  My friends make me a layered mashed potato cake for my birthday every year instead of a real cake because they understand my true obsession with potatoes.

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Carleton College, Tulane University M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology, Tulane University School of Medicine MD
Hobbies/Interests: I absolutely love to travel and try and visit at least 2 new countries every year. I also love hiking, road cycling, and grilling as much as I can in the spring/summer. 
Past Life:  I wanted to take a few years off between college and medical school, and ended up spending 10 years living in Washington, DC working in different aspects of foreign policy.
Academic Interests: Disaster Medicine, Pediatric EM, Policy, QI
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Still exploring and will let you know! I’m still trying to determine the best bagel in CT.
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: The program was a perfect fit. The faculty and residents I met during interview day came from a diverse array of backgrounds I knew I could learn from. Yale also provided an opportunity to work with an underserved population while also providing phenomenal resources. 
Random Factoid: I’m allegedly related to Nikola Tesla.

Hometown: Tulsa, OK
College and Postgraduate Degrees: Baylor University (BS in Biochemistry), University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD)
Hobbies/Interests: Long-distance hiking and backpacking, concerts, Broadway musicals, OKC Thunder, Green Bay Packers, yoga, anything outdoors.
Past Life: I hiked over 1600 miles of the Appalachian Trail during medical school and hope to find time to finish it during residency! I was also a competitive gymnast for 10 years until graduating high school.
Academic Interests: Wilderness medicine, POCUS
Favorite Activities in New Haven: TBD but I expect it will be hiking and/or food related!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: I fell in love with New England while hiking the AT and knew I wanted to be here for residency. Yale has the best of both worlds as a large academic institution with significant community experience. Yale is also one of the few programs with a wilderness medicine fellowship, so I’m excited to get more involved in that niche.
Random Factoid: I was an extra in “Twisters,” so look for me on the big screen! Also, my trail name is Twister (I received this name 2 years before working on the movie) which made the whole experience extra fun.

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
College and Postgraduate Degrees: University of Florida, Chemical Engineering, M.E., University of Louisville School of Medicine, M.D.
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Crossfit, backpacking trips, fishing, firepits with smores, and camping on a crisp fall night.
Past Life:  Soldier, Sailor, Student and Professor
Academic Interests: EMS/Wilderness Medicine, International Medicine and Prolonged Casualty Care in Operational Settings
Favorite Activities in New Haven: Excited to discover them all!!  I hear the pizza is amazing so I cannot wait to try it!  After leaving Hawaii, I am really looking forward to experiencing the seasons, seeking outdoor adventures during fall foliage, spring wineries and hoping to see some snow drop this winter.
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: A program that truly made me feel at home on day one. Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program offers a unique blend of academic excellence in a supportive community that sets it apart.  The program is committed to both intellectual growth and personal well-being and the resident and faculty team were clearly proud of the program.
Random Factoid:  I have been in the Army, Navy and now serving in support of the Marine Corps – only service left is the Air Force!