Hometown:  Burlington, Vermont  

Medical School: Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Interests/Hobbies:  Spending time with my husband and son, backpacking/camping, surfing, skiing, and playing guitar.  

Why UMass: I was always aware of UMass as it had a great reputation and I knew would be strong training. Coming from Burlington, VT for medical school, I knew that I wanted to stay in New England, but I wanted to train somewhere with higher diversity, acuity, and would provide strong procedural training. So UMass seemed like a great fit. What really sold me, though, was the interview. Everyone I spoke with were so genuine, passionate, and happy. I was used to seeing people burnt out in emergency medicine, but UMass did not give me that impression at all, and it was incredibly refreshing.  

Hometown:  Salt Lake City, UT  

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas Campus

Interests/Hobbies: I love to hike, backpack, and ski! I love indoor activities like cooking and crocheting as well. I've had such a fun time exploring the outdoor activities in New England so far and I'm stoked for winter!  

Why UMass:  I love to hike, backpack, and ski! I love indoor activities like cooking and crocheting as well. I've had such a fun time exploring the outdoor activities in New England so far and I'm stoked for winter!  

Hometown: Rockport, MA  

Medical School: UNECOM

Interests/Hobbies: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why UMass: I chose UMass for many reasons. I have multiple interests following residency training, including critical care fellowship, academic emergency medicine, as well as community emergency medicine. I was looking for a program that would allow me to pursue each of these potential destinations with confidence. The UMass emergency program will allow me to do just that.  

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA  

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson

Interests/Hobbies: Running, hiking, yoga, coffee walks, cooking, planning vacations I can’t afford.  

Why UMass: I chose UMass for its high-acuity, high-volume training environment that pushes residents early on. I was also drawn to the wide variety of opportunities to explore my professional interests. My fiancé and I (my colleague Matthew Piechnik) couples matched here, and we've both felt incredibly welcomed by the program and the people. Being in New England is also a huge bonus. It’s a great location that offers easy access to the outdoors, which is important to both of us!  

Hometown: Yonkers, NY

Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University  

Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, running, playing piano, live music 

Why UMass: High patient volume, high acuity, plenty of procedures, lots of academic opportunities, and great location. And I did a toxicology rotation here during med school and loved the people I met!

Hometown: Chelmsford, MA

Medical School: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine  

Interests/Hobbies: Soccer - collegiate soccer player, two-time captain. I love watching and playing soccer; hiking - trying to get through the NH48, I’m about halfway through! Would also love to explore out west at some point; baking - cookies mainly. But open to requests; reading - suspense, thrillers, sci-fi.  

Why UMass: UMass has everything I was looking for in a residency program. There is great exposure to sick patients, plenty of opportunity for procedures, and the faculty here value resident autonomy and learning. Plus the people are awesome, which is a huge win!

Hometown: Pittsfield, MA

Medical School: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Interests/Hobbies: motorcycle riding, scuba diving, traveling and exploring new places (whether it be a new brewery or a country I’ve never been to) , getting lost in a good book  

Why UMass: UMass has everything I was looking for in a program! During my rotations here, I was deeply impressed by the camaraderie among residents, faculty, and staff. Whether on shift or outside the hospital, it was evident that the program fosters genuine connections and is a supportive culture that encourages growth to learn and excel with the guidance of approachable and dedicated faculty. The program’s early and frequent exposure to high-acuity patients and complex procedures made it evident how much the residents were well-prepared to manage critically ill patients confidently and competently. The program’s impressive track record of retaining graduates who choose to complete fellowships or continue working within the institution or community speaks volumes about the quality of education, mentorship, and culture at UMass, and is a testament to the program’s ability to cultivate skilled and fulfilled emergency physicians. All that aside, Worcester is a fun, diverse city, has endless great food options, and provides proximity to beaches and skiing!  

Hometown: Chatham, NJ

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 

Interests/Hobbies: backpacking, climbing, running, kayaking, budding mixologist, amateur radio    

Why UMass: I was instantly impressed by the "early & often" exposure to all facets of emergency medicine that would give a strong, well-rounded EM training. I couples matched with my fiancée (& fellow EM co-intern!) Michaela & we've felt extremely well supported and welcomed here at UMass! Worcester is a great place to train and the proximity to so much outdoor recreation, beaches, city life and really all of New England makes our time off all the more enjoyable!  

Hometown: Natick, MA

Medical School: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, Hot Pilates, Playing with my dogs, Hockey, Horseback riding, Going to the beach, Real estate and Watching all Boston and Michigan sports teams  

Why UMass: UMass had all the pieces I was looking for in a program- an amazing community, diverse training, fellowship opportunities and the bonus of being close to family and friends   

Hometown: Groton, MA

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine  

Interests/Hobbies: reading, hiking, gardening, hanging out with my dog  

Why UMass: UMass was offering everything I was looking for in a program - level 1 trauma center, diverse patient population, great education curriculum, lots of exposure to complex cases and procedures, and a supportive environment! Lastly, I was looking for a program that was close to home so I could be close to my family!  

Hometown: Boston, MA

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine  

Interests/Hobbies: golf, bruins, patriots, beach, boating, running, breweries, Harry Potter   

Why UMass: the people, the supportive environment, early exposure to high acuity patients & it’s close to home!  

Hometown: Boston, MA

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine  

Interests/Hobbies:  Fishing, New England Sports, Greek Dancing. I enjoy chartering boats to deep sea fish or chase after larger fish. Traditional Greek dancing which varies by regions in Greece, is a way in which I can connect with my heritage and is an important component of my identity.  

Why UMass:  Prior to starting medical school, I worked at UMass in the ED as a medical scribe. I got to experience firsthand how amazing the faculty was as they would often find great teaching points for an aspiring medical student. Their passion and dedication inspired me to pursue a career in EM. Several years later, I completed my sub-internship rotation at UMass and found that the community dedicated to education was just as unwavering. Additionally, the residents were welcoming, caring, and always willing to find great teaching opportunities to further enhance my experience. I knew that this was the community that I wanted to be a part of as I trained to be an Emergency Medicine Physician.   

Hometown: Stanford, CA

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Interests/Hobbies: swimming, going for walks, birdwatching, yoga, watching F1   

Why UMass: UMASS has everything I was looking for in a program - high acuity, a diverse patient population, opportunities to explore different fellowships, a great location, and some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. The program does a great job of making you feel supported and included from day 1.  

Hometown: Madison, CT

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Interests/Hobbies: surfing, climbing, snowboarding, triathlon: ÖTILLÖ /Odyssey SwimRun: First American female team to podium in the International ÖTILLÖ World Series, Qualified for the 2020 ÖTILLÖ World Championships, 2021 Casco Bay SwimRun Legend Award; Distance Running: 2019, 2020 Boston Marathon Qualifier  

Why UMass: For my training, I was looking for a program that provided high volume, well-rounded exposure, was close to friends and family, and which would prepare me to be an effective EM physician in any conditions. On interview day and during the social, I was blown away by how enthusiastic everyone was to teach and to learn as well as the procedural competence upheld by the program. Residency is hard by nature, and UMass perfectly balances providing a supportive learning environment while pushing us to become the best EM physicians we can be. Lastly, as someone interested in tropical and marine medicine in the future, the month in Hawaii is an added bonus!