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Anesthesiology Residency Program

Anesthesiology Residency Program - Current Residents

Current Residents

Anesthesiology residents at Tufts Medical Center: Future leaders in patient care + innovation

Our residents are the heart of the Tufts Anesthesiology Residency Program. They bring diverse backgrounds, strong commitment, and a shared passion for advancing patient care. Through rigorous training, personalized mentorship, and hands-on experience, they develop the skills and confidence to become the next generation of leaders in anesthesiology.

 

Christia Aspili, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Christia Aspili, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Virginia
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Hampton, VA
Clinical Interests

Palliative Care, Critical Care, Medical Education

Hobbies

Jam sessions, live music, festivals, camping/backpacking, dog sitting, trying new things!

Why Tufts Medicine?

I was drawn to the Tufts Medicine residency program because of its well-structured educational initiatives, strong focus on wellness, and the meaningful opportunity to care for a diverse urban patient population. During my interview and the Second Look event, the welcoming community and robust support systems made it clear that Tufts Medicine is a place where I can thrive as a budding physician.

Benayas Begashaw, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Benayas Begashaw, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Cornell University
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Clinical Interests

Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, Critical Care

Hobbies

Cooking/dessert making, hiking, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, playing board games/video games

Why Tufts Medicine?

I had the great privilege to rotate through the Anesthesiology department at Tufts Medical Center during my 3rd and 4th year of medical school, which strongly influenced my desire to train at TMC. The amazing camaraderie, long-term mentorship and rigorous training I witnessed excite me to be part of this family.

Ricardo Boschetti, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Ricardo Boschetti, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Notre Dame
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Clinical Interests

Obstetric Anesthesia, Cardiac Anesthesia

Hobbies

Photography, soccer (go Spurs!), baseball (go Sox!), table tennis, gaming, running

Why Tufts Medicine?

I chose Tufts Medical Center because I went to Tufts for medical school and was already familiar with the hospital and the great culture within the anesthesia department. After rotating here as a student for my 4th year anesthesia rotation and seeing first-hand the level of training and care that is provided here, I knew this was the place I wanted to be at. I’ve felt incredibly supported by the attendings and residents here, and I’m thrilled to be spending another 4 years in Boston!

Jared Florio, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Jared Florio, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Florida Atlantic University
Medical School
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
About me
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Clinical Interests

Cardiac Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia

Hobbies

Playing soccer, watching sports, working out, hanging out with friends

Why Tufts Medicine?

Not only were the faculty and residents so genuine and kind during the interview process, but Tufts Medical Center provides the perfect balance of treating critical patients, access to a wide variety of cases, and excellent training.

Katherine Frustaci, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Katherine Frustaci, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Pittsburgh
Medical School
Jacobs School of Medicine at the University of Buffalo
About me
Hometown
Buffalo, NY
Clinical Interests

Obstetric Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia

Hobbies

Traveling, hiking, farmers markets, trying new restaurants, wine, and watching Josh Allen play football (Go bills!!)

Why Tufts Medicine?

I was drawn to Tufts Medicine for so many reasons, but a huge part of it was the people and the culture here! I wanted a small-medium sized program where I could get to know my fellow residents and attendings well, and the combination of this with the amazing clinical opportunities and the sense of support & collegiality made Tufts MC feel like a perfect fit! 

Tamara Hathorn, DO
PGY-1 / CA-0
Tamara Hathorn, DO
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of New Hampshire
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
About me
Hometown
Hampden, ME
Clinical Interests

Pediatric Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia

Hobbies

Hiking, photography, tennis, reading

Why Tufts Medicine?

I chose Tufts Medicine because of its strong academic reputation and the genuine sense of community I felt from both the trainees and faculty. I’m also excited about being able to serve and learn from the diverse patient population that the location provides.

Alexandra Jenson, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Alexandra Jenson, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Utah - Salt Lake City
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Career Interests

During medical school, I was involved with the Tufts Anesthesia Interest Group and saw firsthand how dedicated the faculty and residents were to teaching students during our airway and ultrasound workshops. I was also looking for a residency with a smaller class size, exposure to heart and liver transplants, and strong critical care rotations, and Tufts Medical Center checked all those boxes. After my interview, it felt like the right fit, and I knew Tufts Medicine and Boston would be a great place to grow personally and professionally.

Hometown
Waterville, ME
Clinical Interests

Cardiac Anesthesia, Women in Anesthesiology, Medical Education

Hobbies

Downhill skiing, biking, cooking / baking, crocheting

Robert Nugent, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Robert Nugent, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Clemson University
Medical School
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Fanwood, NJ
Clinical Interests

Cardiac Anesthesia, General Anesthesia

Hobbies

Watching movies, cooking, hanging out at the beach in any season

Why Tufts Medicine?

I was impressed by the enthusiasm for the program and culture that everyone showed during the open house, the high-level cases offered, and the great location in Boston.

Ryan Pfenning, MD, MBA
PGY-1 / CA-0
Ryan Pfenning, MD, MBA
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of California Berkeley
Graduate School
Brandeis University
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Santa Clarita, CA
Clinical Interests

Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine

Hobbies

Trail running, hiking, backpacking MBTA meetings

Why Tufts Medicine?

I chose Tufts Medicine because of the incredible sense of community I experienced here during medical school. The collaborative atmosphere and strong culture of mentorship across the hospital made a lasting impact on me, and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue learning in such an amazing city.

Krystal Phu, MD
PGY-1 / CA-0
Krystal Phu, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Harvard University
Medical School
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Sudbury, MA + Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Clinical Interests

Critical Care, Cardiac Anesthesia

Hobbies

Classical music (piano, classical guitar), aviation and travel, photography, gardening

Why Tufts Medicine?

Aside from the top-notch training in critical care, I felt so warmly welcomed by everyone from the leadership and faculty to the residents and program support staff. Dr. Joyce also clearly cares a great deal about his residents on both a personal and professional level. I simply couldn’t see myself training anywhere else!

Contact
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Maurice “Frankie” Joyce, MD, EdM, FASA
Program Director
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