University of Florida

Although my family is originally from Canada, I moved to New Zealand for a short while and then to California and Utah before finally settling in Tampa, Florida as I was beginning high school. I attended college and med school at the University of Florida (Go Gators!), but was excited to move to a new fantastic place for residency....and here I am in New York City! I am thrilled to be living in Manhattan, and especially enjoy walking around the city, stumbling across parks, coffee shops, and street fairs, and prime people-watching. I also like yoga, dancing, bike riding, the beach, reading, and planning my next adventure.

The residents, faculty, and staff at Beth Israel have really impressed me and made me feel at home here, and I look forward to growing personally and professionally--working hard and playing hard--throughout my residency. The diversity of our patients is challenging, exciting, and makes the job really interesting! I love primary care and that I am able to see patients of all ages and backgrounds, and I'm particularly interested in under served medicine, reproductive health, adolescent medicine, and international health care.

Please let me know if you have any questions: tmackenzie@chpnet.org

Saint George's University

Hi! I am originally from the Palmetto State but spent the vast majority of my childhood in international settings. I returned to SC for my education and ventured over to Atlanta to get a MPH at Emory. During that time I also worked with Migrant Farm Workers and became very interested in Immigrant Health, under served populations, and Women’s Health. I then headed further south to St. George’s University where I had an amazing experience studying medicine on the island of Grenada.

I landed in NYC for my clinical rotations and haven’t left the big apple since then! I chose BI for its diverse patient population, Women’s Health program, strong emphasis on working with the under served, and amazing residents, staff, and faculty. In my spare time I try and make the most of living in the city and especially enjoy traveling internationally when the opportunity arises. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. - Lucia lmclendon@chpnet.org

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Coming to Beth Israel for residency felt a little bit like returning my roots - I was born in New York, but spent most of my childhood in Connecticut. I did both my undergraduate work and attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, but by the end of med school, I was looking forward to coming back to the east coast and being closer to my and my husband's families. I was delighted when I matched to BI - and when I was discussing the program with my family, my grandmother told me that she attended Washington Irving High School, where our adolescent health clinic is!

Like many in our department, I have a strong interest in women's and reproductive health. This program also really appealed to me because I'm interested in learning more about OMT and complementary and alternative therapies. Our patient population was another draw for me - our patients are incredibly diverse in almost every way, in terms of their primary languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, countries of origin, ages and their beliefs about health and health care, and I think it's great training to learn how to practice family medicine with such a heterogenous population. Finally, the people in our department are another reason I chose this program: we have a truly multidisciplinary faculty who are all committed to providing excellent, comprehensive primary care, and having constant exposure to that drive and sense of purpose helps to keep the big picture in mind during the daily challenges of residency.

When I'm not at the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my husband, cooking and baking (preferably for a crowd), knitting and reading. Please feel free to email me at cshenko@chpnet.org with any questions.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Born in NYC, and lived in Florida for most of my life where I completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine. Afterwards I did a Osteopathic Traditional Rotating Internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia (a valuable experience), and now I am excited to be at Beth Israel Family Medicine. I chose this program particularly for its for its people (all very nice, and passionate about their work) and the many opportunities it provides to its residents including options for international health, ample women's health and obstetrics cases, alternative medicine, and the diversity of NYC! Feel free to contact me with any questions you have about the program, I am happy to share information. For those of you embarking on the adventure of the match, best of luck!

Albany Medical College

Hello. I’m Victor and my last name is pronounced “Santa Ana.” Originally from Staten Island, I moved to Providence for college at Brown. There I concentrated in Ethnic Studies, a discipline born out of the Civil Rights Movement and students’ demands for education relevant to their communities. After college I joined Teach For America, moved to Brooklyn and taught 7th grade science in Washington Heights while earning a masters in education. I also helped start an after-school space science program and was fortunate to send students to Space Camp Turkey each year I taught. After teaching I began medical school and met an incredible Family Medicine department that helped me discover a passion for the specialty’s complexity and unmatched diversity. My interests include urban under served medicine, working with disconnected youth, homeless health, international health, and partnering with vulnerable populations in general. I’m also interested in advocacy work and have been involved with the NYSAFP. I choose Beth Israel for the opportunity to learn from its diverse patient population, inspiring faculty, socially conscious residents, and its strong commitment to the community.

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern U.

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Welcome to Beth Israel, thank you for looking at our program! My name is Danna and I am a graduate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. I personally chose Beth Israel because of the integrative medicine curriculum, and an open mindedness toward complementary therapies including osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture. All of my expectations have been far exceeded by the outstanding faculty who are so approachable and dedicated to teaching. I enjoy working in an urban, under served community and helping to navigate the unique challenges our patients face. Our clinic time provides continuity with our own patients, encouraging management and communication at a level not usually found so early in training. Although residency is a very busy time on a steep learning curve, the program is incredibly supportive and I know there will always be someone I can turn to if I need help. Please feel free to contact myself with any questions you may have, I love what I do and I am happy to talk about the program anytime.

Georgetown University School of Medicine

   Hi!  I’m Marika, and I was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida.  In college I studied just about everything before realizing that medicine is really where my heart lies.  That decision was solidified after I spent some time working in a clinic serving my hometown’s homeless population.  Before starting medical school, I spent 5 months backpacking through Asia, and a month teaching and doing community development work in a rural Cambodian village.  I went to medical school at Georgetown University, where I became more and more interested in both family medicine and an integrative approach to health.  I spent some time working for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in DC, and hope to continue with this sort of work in the future.  I chose Beth Israel for its truly diverse patient population, opportunities in integrative medicine, and passionate residents and faculty.  When I’m not working, I love playing soccer, practicing yoga, traveling, watching movies, and being as lazy as possible with my husband, Paul.

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

  Hello! I was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, but moved a lot while was growing up, both throughout the US and abroad. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend Stanford University as an undergraduate, where I majored in Biology but spent a good amount of my "non-premed" hours in the Music and Asian Languages Departments. After graduating, I worked at Planned Parenthood and then volunteered for 6 months in a rural hospital in Guatemala. I then moved to Houston to complete my MPH in International and Family Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Two years later, I moved to Phoenix to attend the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and am thrilled to now be a part of an inspirational team at Beth Israel!

My medical interests are in comprehensive reproductive health, under served medicine, osteopathic manipulation, and international health care. When I'm not thinking about medicine, you can find me searching for great food, traveling to an exciting new destination, playing my cello or simply curling up on my couch to watch something stupid on TV! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Hello!  I am a native New Yawker.  I am happy to be down at the southern tip of the island after four great years up "north" at Columbia.  As an undergraduate I majored in history at Yale, then spent five years in northern California.  When I was out there I worked as a community organizer, played in a bluegrass band and met my wonderful husband.  I also became the volunteer coordinator of a free health clinic that served the day laborer community in Oakland.  That experience reinforced my passion for working in partnership with vulnerable communities.  I think one of the things that makes New York a great city is that even though it is big people here make a real effort to care for one another.  I cannot wait to be part of that effort as a resident at Beth Israel.  I did a student elective at BI and absolutely loved the variety of patients I encountered.  I am also very excited about Beth Israel's clear commitment to women's health and CAM therapies.  I like spending free time with my friends and family, playing music, exploring the wilds of New York and practicing yoga and meditation.

University of Chicago

Hi and welcome to Beth Israel Family Medicine!  My name is Laura and I grew up in northern NJ.  I studied the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore as an undergraduate where I first became interested in integrative, complementary, and alternative medicine.  Between college and medical school, I served with Americorps, teaching in a Baltimore County high school and volunteering at National Student Partnerships (since renamed LIFT), a drop-in resource center for the under served  I attended medical school at the University of Chicago and decided on family medicine to learn to care for the whole person and community, which I feel are essential for building lasting healing and healthy lifestyles.  In my spare time, I love playing ultimate frisbee, dancing, and traveling.

I chose Beth Israel because of its strong training in ICAM and women's health, opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse patient population, location, and passionate, driven, and supportive residents and faculty.   Best of luck with your search, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the program!

University of South Florida
 
I was born in India and moved to Florida at the age of 7. I grew up in the sunshine state and completed a 7-year combined BS/MD program at the University of South Florida in my hometown of Tampa, FL. During medical school, my experiences, especially after working extensively with a free student clinic helped me develop my interest in health disparities. Clinically, I was excited by topics related to preventive medicine, chronic disease management, reproductive health, and, of course, pediatrics! I chose the field of family medicine because it provides me the greatest platform to further all of these interests. I became attracted to Beth Israel because I was looking for a program that serves a truly diverse patient population and one tackles some of the social contemporary medical issues such as teen pregnancy, family options counseling, and complementary and alternative medicine training. When I am not busy working, I am eagerly exploring everything New York City has to offer – the restaurants, museums, parks, and the music scene. I am shocked at how much more I still have to discover but I am blessed to be on this journey!

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
 
Hello! Born and raised in Michigan, I studied anthropology at Michigan State University where I was able to spend one summer teaching English and learning about medicinal plants from a local healer. I began medical school with a passion for working with the under served and addressing health disparities.  My interests include preventative medicine, women's health, international medicine, palliative care and adolescent health.  I am excited to work at Beth Israel with an inspiring group of people committed to social justice and providing excellent care to a vibrant, diverse community. 

In my spare time I can be found riding my bike and exploring the city, visiting my family and friends, crafting (collages and linoleum print making), making messes and listening and dancing to music. 

University of Miami

I grew up in the small town of Vero Beach, FL, but am drawn to the city bustle, having lived in Boston (undergrad at Harvard), Paris (junior year abroad), Miami (UM medical school), and now New York. For the year prior to medical school, I taught for Kaplan and traveled. I've spent extracurricular time organizing health fairs to bring medical access to under served neighborhoods, rock climbing and dancing tango/salsa/swing. What attracted me to Beth Israel is the full-spectrum approach to primary care in an urban setting, including extensive training in women's health. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions or talk to you more about the program--ppechter@chpnet.org

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi! I’m originally from San Diego, CA, and went to NYU for undergrad where I studied English Literature. Before attending medical school in Chicago, I worked in NY and then traveled to Argentina and Guatemala for 7 months working in rural communities and improving my Spanish. I chose family medicine because I think everyone – from infants to the elderly – deserves quality compassionate health care and I’m excited to be an advocate to my patients. I’m thrilled to be back in NY where I’ll have an opportunity to continue working with under served populations. A few of the factors that attracted me to Beth Israel include the diverse population served, the location, and the warm, friendly faculty and residents dedicated to this institution. When I’m not in the hospital, I love spending time with my friends and family, being outdoors, traveling, restauranting, and eating just about everything, but especially burritos.

University of Michigan Medical School

Hi! My name is Anita, and I'm excited to share the experiences that led me to BI! My main area of interest is in women's health care, especially among those at high risk for experiencing interpersonal/domestic violence, including incarcerated, veteran, refugee, and developmentally disabled populations.
I'm from St.Louis, Missouri and spent my undergraduate years at Washington University in St.Louis majoring in German (just in case I ever get to meet my tennis idol, Steffi Graf!). Afterwards, I headed to New Haven to pursue a Masters in Public Health at Yale University and then moved to Atlanta for a 2 year reproductive health epidemiology fellowship at the CDC. I landed in Ann Arbor Michigan for medical school and when match day arrived, could not believe I would be heading to NYC to train at BI!
  I am so excited about all of the training, research and advocacy opportunities available to residents (we even spend time at the UN during our family medicine month!), and feel at home in a community of invested faculty and truly supportive co-residents. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and looking forward to meeting you during your visit!

University of Massachusetts

I grew up in Massachusetts, but I was thrilled to escape to NYC for undergrad at Columbia. After college, I returned to Mass, where I worked for a year in clinical HIV research before starting medical school at UMass. During med school, I fell in love with urban Family Medicine. My clinical interests include working with Spanish-speaking patients, primary care of HIV+ patients, and comprehensive reproductive health. I knew that Beth Israel was the right fit for me because of its diverse patient population, expert faculty and fantastic residents. Outside the hospital, I love baking, reading and exploring New York with my fiance!