Anesthesiology Residency Program - Residents

CA-3

Amos Alcius, DO
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Neuro Anesthesia, & OB Anesthesia
Hometown: Jean Rabel, Haiti
Hobbies: Soccer, running, guitar and spending time with family and friends.
Why Tufts MC?: "Diverse patient population, great training and fellowship opportunities, also living in Boston is close to family and friends."

John Michael Castillo, DO
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care and Regional Anesthesia
Hometown: Ossining, NY
Hobbies: Classical and contemporary piano, minimalist running, basketball
Why Tufts MC?: "Tufts MC had everything I was looking for in a residency program. It has excellent training, a fantastic location in Boston and a very strong fellowship match history. The people are genuinely happy and I felt it would be the perfect environment to become an outstanding anesthesiologist."

Renan Ferrufino Rosales, MD
Medical School: Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine
Hometown: La Ceiba, Honduras
Hobbies: Enjoy time with my family organizing activities for our son, educational, science & sports.
Why Tufts MC?: "During my research experience at the anesthesiology department, I was amazed with the collaborative environment. Great mentorship from the attendings, strong academics but also a positive and engaging community."

Ifeanyi Ikwuanusi, MD
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Clinical Interests: Chronic Pain and Regional Anesthesia
Hometown: Randolf, MA
Hobbies: Football, basketball, boxing/mma, fitness, fashion, traveling
Why Tufts MC?: "I'm from the Greater Boston area, so it's nice to be close to family. Furthermore, Tufts MC is a world renowned institution. The training and experiences gained here are top-notch. The strong fellowship match and ability to care for a diverse patient population was also extremely appealing."

Ihiechi Ohia-Enyia, DO
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Hobbies: Running, traveling

Kunal Sampat, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Hometown: Chino Hills, CA
Hobbies: Coffee, making homemade ice cream

Abigail Schrang, MD
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiothoracics, OB, and Palliative Medicine
Hometown: New Milford, CT
Hobbies: Anything that gets me outside! Hiking, camping, sailing, kayaking, photography and keeping my house plants alive.
Why Tufts MC?: "Tufts MC had everything I was looking for in a program and it was the best feeling I got on an interview day. I like that the program size is smaller, with a close-knit vibe and has dedicated teaching time. "

Leor Shalot, MD
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Acute/Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain, and Critical Care.
Hometown: North New Hyde Park, NY
Hobbies: International traveling and food instagramming
Why Tufts MC?: "Tufts MC is an academic teaching hospital at the forefront of anesthesia that provides a cutting-edge and unparalleled training experience. Year after year the fellowship match is highly impressive, and the smaller class size fosters a more close-knit learning environment among residents and attendings. Everyone I've met is so happy with their decision. Let's not forget, we are in the heart of Boston!"

Gabriel Stapleton, MD
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pain Management and Pediatric Anesthesia
Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Hobbies: Reading books, cooking, experiencing other languages and cultures.
Why Tufts MC?: "I love the city of Boston and wanted to train in a hospital that could provide me with complex, diverse cases that would prepare me for anything in fellowship and beyond. I also was impressed by the fellowship matches of the program graduates."

Lok Wan Yeung, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care, Interventional Pain
Hometown: New York, NY; Waltham, MA; Hong Kong
Hobbies: Formula One, cue sports (snooker, pool), everything Marvel-related and boxing
Why Tufts MC?: "Completed undergrad at Brandeis University, so I was excited to return to Boston for residency. Boston is famous for its rich history and diverse population. There are many places to explore, great food and scenic routes that are perfect for outdoor activities. Different parts of the city are easily accessible by walking or a quick ride on the T. Tufts MC has a reputation for providing its residents with excellent training. On interview day, everyone had a strong sense of camaraderie. I felt that my values and career goals aligned perfectly with the program's academic mission."

Waldo Zamor, MD
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Undergraduate School: Northeastern University
Clinical Interests: Chronic Pain, regional pain, neuroanesthesia
Hometown: Queens, NY
Hobbies: Traveling, finding the best "lobstah" rolls in New England, finance and training my Japanese Akita. Go Pats!
Why Tufts?: "Tufts is a unique Boston hospital in that it serves both the sickest and most diverse patient population in the commonwealth. The diversity in our department also mirrors that of the population we serve. Great education and camaraderie are the reasons why Tufts Medical Center was my #1 choice."

CA-2

Najla Beydoun, MD
Medical school: American University of Beirut
Clinical interests: Regional anesthesia, critical care
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Hobbies: Piano, tennis, hiking, working out, traveling
Why Tufts MC?: Very supportive work environment and faculty - phenomenal training!

Christleen Casem, MD
Medical School: University of California Irvine School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care, Trauma, Pain Management
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and playing with my now senior dog, cooking, running, traveling
Why Tufts MC?: Great program with a variety of cases and excellent fellowship match. I love the diversity of trainees and staff, the residents are realistically happy and the leadership fosters a nurturing professional environment. Tufts MC made me feel the most welcome during interviews.

Callie Ding, MD
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical care, Interventional pain
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Hobbies: Cooking, gaming and crafting
Why Tufts MC?: I did an away rotation here and was really impressed with the acuity and complexity of patients. I felt that I would receive strong clinical training taking care of a diverse patient population in the heart of Chinatown. Tuft MC's commitment to learning is evident through its integrated didactic series and strong mentorship program throughout residency, which resonates with my goal to one day provide high-quality care to patients and excellent education to future students.

Jae Ho Kim, MD
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pain Medicine, Development of new opioid-sparing anesthesia protocols, Anesthesia informatics
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea and Annandale, VA
Hobbies: Basketball, exploring new cities, cooking, philosophy, hagiography, potlucks, swimming, biking
Why Tufts MC?: I felt a sense of peace and community during my interview with everyone. I also believe I would be challenged to go beyond my potential with this program. Boston is also a phenomenal city for intellectual growth, collaboration, community, food, culture and sports.

Victoria Larkins, MD
Medical School: Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia, OB Anesthesia, Global Health
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hobbies: Traveling, fitness classes, watching Broadway theater
Why Tufts MC?: Tufts MC allows you to serve a diverse patient population at a Level 1 Trauma Center in the heart of Boston! Small class sizes, protected teaching time and early exposure to complex cases makes Tufts a great place to train.

Andrew Nguyen, MD
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia & Critical Care
Hometown: Peralta, NM
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, cooking and reading
Why Tufts MC?: At Tufts MC, I found everything I was looking for in a residency, including a supportive environment, excellent educational opportunities and a proven history of a strong fellowship placement, all combined with being in the vibrant city of Boston.

Shreya Ranjan, MD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: General anesthesia, acute pain, critical care
Hometown: Novi, Michigan
Hobbies: reading, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends
Why Tufts MC?: I chose Tufts MC because of its nurturing and enriching environment. I was able to experience that as a medical student here and that is exactly what I was looking for in my residency program!

Anni Rong, MD
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Clinical Interests: OB anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, palliative care
Hometown: Boxborough, MA
Hobbies: Cooking/baking, volleyball, traveling, hiking/walking with my dog
Why Tufts MC?: I liked Tufts MC's residency program because of the size and focus on education/individual growth. I could tell from interviews and interactions with faculty and residents that everyone really cares about each other and resident education and wellbeing. Boston is home for me and I am happy to be near family during a challenging part of my training.

Sahil Shah, MD
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Clinical Interests: Interventional Pain, Regional Anesthesia
Hometown: Winchester, MA
Hobbies: Dancing, Ultimate Frisbee, Traveling, Astronomy
Why Tufts MC?: "Excellent location, diverse population/ case variety, outstanding fellowship match, and a culture of support and growth evident throughout the department and institution made this the perfect place for me!"

Talya Weinshel, MD
Medical School: The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Clinical Interests: Cardiothoracic, Pediatric, and OB Anesthesia and Critical Care
Hometown: Dartmouth, MA
Hobbies: Traveling and exploring new places, cooking, trying different foods, swimming and spending time with my family.
Why Tufts MC?: Having had multiple family members complete their residency training at Tufts MC, I grew up knowing how exceptional a hospital it was and that it provided high-quality training and education. Tufts MC, located in the heart of Boston, draws people from all walks of life, both professionally and for patient care. Lastly, I chose Tufts MC due to the camaraderie I saw among the residents, the numerous research opportunities and the impressive fellowship placement.

PGY-2/CA-1

Linda Lee
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care, Pain Management, Palliative Care
Hometown: Belmont, MA
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, running and being outside!
Why Tufts MC?: Tufts MC has a very warm learning environment filled with people who are always willing to teach and support each other. At the same time, the patients at Tufts are clinically complex and provide very good learning exposure. The diverse patient population was also a big draw for me. I love how close the residents are to each other because of the small class size and Boston is an amazing city to live in!

Temitayo Adegbenro
Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
Clinical Interest: Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia
Hometown: Queens, NY
Hobbies: Lifting, thrifting, trying new restaurants
Why Tufts MC?: Tufts MC has a sense of collegiality and kindness that is very apparent. It feels like a small community within a large metropolitan area. There's also an abundance of excellent leadership and faculty.

Kaley McMullen
Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine- AZ Campus
Clinical Interests: Cardiac and OB Anesthesia, Education, Women Representation in Anesthesia
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
Hobbies: Running, Pickleball, Country Music/Concerts, Skiing, Going to the Beach, Reading
Why Tufts MC?: The supportive faculty, close-knit residents, amazing educational opportunities and the city of Boston!

Vanja Tolj
Medical School: The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Hometown: Akron, OH
Hobbies: international travel, tennis, and pickleball
Why Tufts MC?: The program's leadership, faculty, and residents work hard to create a family-like environment in which you feel supported to pursue your passions within and outside of anesthesiology. High acuity care, a close-knit group of residents, and amazing fellowship opportunities are just a few reasons that made Tufts MC my top choice program!

Alice Chang
Medical school: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Clinical interests: Regional
Hometown: New City, NY
Hobbies: weightlifting, traveling
Why Tufts MC?: Great location in Boston and small residency size.

Andrea Oliver
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia
Hometown: Greenford, OH
Hobbies: Hiking/exploring with my husband, snowboarding, gardening and baking.
Why Tufts MC?: Co-residents from all over the world. Awesome cardiac exposure. Thoughtful and passionate mentors.

Taylor McCracken
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Clinical Interests: Obstetric anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, Ultrasound
Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas
Hobbies: soccer, beach volleyball, pickleball, skiing, watching college football (Hook 'em!), trying new restaurants, reading, reality TV
Why Tufts MC?: I was initially interested in Boston because of the rich history of the city and the beautiful scenery of the Northeast. I was further drawn to Tufts MC because of this department's reputation for strong didactics, supportive leadership and a complex patient population. I was also looking for a smaller to mid-sized program, so I would be able to get to know and learn from my attendings and co-residents in a more personal setting.

Henry Sosa
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine
Hometown: Miami, FL
Hobbies: I love performing music whether it be playing the drums/percussion in a live ensemble or tracking in a studio for a recorded project. I also enjoy producing records and ensuring they're ready for release. Getting people to dance and enjoy themselves is a feeling like few others I've come to experience.
Why Tufts MC?: Having had the opportunity to attend medical school at Tufts MC and participate in the anesthesia rotation as a student, I saw first-hand the level of collegiality and family that persists in this department. The people, in tandem with the opportunity to partake in superb training that would expose me to a breadth of complex patients and situations, made staying at Tufts MC a very easy decision to make.

Joseph Cannella
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Regional anesthesia, OB anesthesia
Hometown: Nanuet, NY
Hobbies: Traveling, hanging out with friends, food, video games, pop culture and reality TV
Why Tufts MC?: After completing an away rotation at Tufts MC, I knew it would be my #1 choice for residency training. All the residents and attendings I worked with were invested in teaching me as a student and allowed me to participate in their cases and procedures. Everyone was easy to get along with and there was genuine camaraderie amongst the department. It was definitely a place where I could see myself for the next 4 years, knowing I would be very well-prepared for my career as an attending anesthesiologist with the diversity of complex cases Tufts MC sees every day.

Victoria Coutin
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatric anesthesia, pediatric hearts/congenital defects, medical education
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela/ Miami, FL
Hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, cooking and collecting records/vinyls.
Why Tufts MC?: The culture, the people and their dedication to the program. The program leadership and residents have cultivated such strong bonds with each other, and this shined through in every interaction I had with the program throughout the interview process. The combination of a high acuity caseload and patients with complex comorbidities, coupled with the program's post-residency placement history, made it an easy choice. Boston was the cherry on top!

PGY1/CA-0

Margaret Bayliss, MD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Obstetric and Cardiac Anesthesia, Medical Education, Resident Recruitment
Hometown: Canton, MA
Hobbies: Cooking, podcasts, and trying new restaurants!
Why Tufts MC?: "I attended Tufts for medical school and had a wonderful time; staying at Tufts for residency was an easy decision. I was impressed by the faculty and the positive learning environment they fostered. I am so grateful to continue my medical training in a place that values resident wellness. Go Jumbos!"

Dagem Getahun, MD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Regional Anesthesia, General
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Hobbies: Basketball
Why Tufts MC?: "I chose Tufts because of the people. I had a wonderful experience during my 3rd and 4th year electives and really enjoyed working with the anesthesia team here. There are many excellent learning opportunities, procedures, and cases here. I am very happy to be here."

Jillian Haywood, MD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care
Hometown: West Springfield, MA
Hobbies: Running, traveling, spending time by the ocean, skiing, seasonal polar seltzer flavors, going to concerts
Why Tufts MC?: "I went to Tufts for medical school, and I worked at TMC before that. I loved both experiences. It is a place where I feel both challenged and supported, so I knew I wanted to train here. I also love living in Boston!"

Sophie A. Leon, MD
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA and Miami, FL
Hobbies: Family, Friends, Fitness, Fantasy books
Why Tufts MC?: "I was excited by the opportunities in Cardiac Anesthesia and Critical Care at Tufts Anesthesia after reading about these online. After interview day, I fell in love with the department! Our program directors and residents are the most supportive ones that I met on the interview trail, and they excellently balance academic/clinical intensity and wellness while focusing on maintaining a closely-knit community."

Daniella Nuñez, MD
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care
Hometown: Miami, Fl
Hobbies: Anything horror! Movies, books, podcasts
Why Tufts MC?: "Tufts is one of the only hospitals with all the resources but still having a community feeling. I feel so connected to my peers across all services where everyone is excited for you to learn and be involved."

Madeleine Stout, MD
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Ultrasound, OB Anesthesia, Critical Care
Hometown: Westborough, MA
Hobbies: Baking, gardening, skiing, music, and visiting National Parks
Why Tufts MC?: "I was particularly attracted to the small class size and close friendships between the residents. Tufts has a diverse yet complex patient population and a leadership team dedicated to the education and growth of the residents. I was also happy to come back home to Boston, and have the opportunity to pursue my training while being surrounded by family!"

Antony Tatar, MD
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care
Hometown: Southborough, MA
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, skiing, fishing, and playing volleyball
Why Tufts MC?: "I worked at TMC as an ED technician prior to medical school, and it means the world to return as a physician. As an anesthesia resident, I participate in the rapid mobilization of our hospital's critical care infrastructure, delivering swift care to one of Boston's most complex patient populations. Residency leadership is of high integrity, committed to the mission of excellent training in a supportive environment. The complete skillset of my senior residents, as well as their recent success in the fellowship match and job recruitment alike, give me confidence that I will be able to mold my ideal career path following residency at Tufts Medical Center."

Miranda Tsang, MD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care, Pain Management
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Traveling and cooking
Why Tufts MC?: "I went to medical school here and loved the friendly staff and camaraderie of the department! It's a bonus we're in Boston and so close to many restaurants!"

Ananya Vasudevan, MD, MBA
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Critical Care, Cardiac Anesthesia, Pain
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Hobbies: Traveling, skiing, water polo, trying new restaurants
Why Tufts MC?: "After my away at Tufts, I was certain I wanted to train here. Program leadership, faculty, and residents are all extremely thoughtful and have built an incredible culture that makes you feel very supported. The patient population is diverse and complex, so there is wide case variety and a clear commitment to education and growth. I knew that being at Tufts would allow me to explore all of my passions, both clinical and non-clinical, in a close-knit environment with strong mentorship, easily making it my top choice program!"

Inga Wu, MD
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Interests: Critical Care
Hometown: Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia
Hobbies: Legos, documentaries, non-fiction books, needle-felting
Why Tufts MC?: "I chose Tufts because of the strong emphasis on critical care training I noticed on my interview trail. The ICUs at Tufts are run by intensivists from different training pathways, which offers unique insights and knowledge to us trainees. I was also interested in the curriculum designed for PGY-1 year, which includes rotations in a variety of both surgical and medical services. I have been able to work closely with colleagues from all specialties, through working the long days and nights, form strong bonds with one another. Additionally, Boston holds a special place in my heart as the first city in the U.S. that made me feel truly at home. The vibrant medical community and diverse patient population make Tufts an ideal place to continue my training. I am grateful to be part of a program that combines excellent clinical education with a supportive, inspiring colleagues."

Anesthesiology Residency Program – Current Residents