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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.

 

Najla Beydoun, MD
PGY-4 / CA-3
Najla Beydoun, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
American University of Beirut
Medical School
American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
Internship
Berkshire Medical Center – Internal Medicine
About me
Hometown
Beirut, Lebanon
Clinical Interests

Regional Anesthesia, Critical Care

Hobbies

Piano, tennis, hiking, working out, traveling

Why Tufts Medicine?

Very supportive work environment and faculty with phenomenal training!

Christleen Casem, MD
PGY-4 / CA-3
Christleen Casem, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
San Jose State University
Medical School
University of California Irvine School of Medicine
Internship
UCSF Medical Center – General Surgery
About me
Hometown
Fremont, CA
Clinical Interests

Critical Care, Trauma, Pain Management

Hobbies

Spending time with my family, playing with my senior dog, cooking, running, traveling

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Callie Ding, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston University
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Internship
Tufts Medical Center – General Surgery
About me
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Clinical Interests

Critical Care, Interventional Pain

Hobbies

Cooking, gaming, crafting

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Jae Ho Kim, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
James Madison University
Medical School
Howard University College of Medicine
Internship
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital – General Surgery
About me
Hometown
Seoul, South Korea & Annandale, VA
Clinical Interests

Pain Management, Anesthesia Informatics, Development of new opioid-sparing anesthesia protocols

Hobbies

Basketball, exploring new cities, cooking, philosophy, hagiography, potlucks, swimming, biking

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Victoria Larkins, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Wake Forest University
Medical School
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Internship
USF Health Morsani Center – Internal Medicine
About me
Hometown
New Orleans, LA
Clinical Interests

Pediatric Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Global Health

Hobbies

Traveling, fitness classes, watching Broadway theatre

Why Tufts Medicine?

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 Medicine a great place to train.

Andrew Nguyen, MD
PGY-4 / CA-3
Andrew Nguyen, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of New Mexico
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Internship
St. Joseph’s Medical Center – Transitional Year
About me
Hometown
Peralta, NM
Clinical Interests

Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care

Hobbies

Hiking, camping, cooking, reading

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Shreya Ranjan, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Michigan
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship
Tufts Medical Center – General Surgery
About me
Hometown
Novi, MI
Clinical Interests

General Anesthesia, Acute Pain, Critical Care

Hobbies

Reading, traveling, cooking and spending time with friends 

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Anni Rong, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Northeastern University
Medical School
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Internship
Steward Carney Hospital – Internal Medicine
About me
Hometown
Boxborough, MA
Clinical Interests

Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Palliative Care

Hobbies

Cooking, baking, volleyball, traveling, hiking and walking with my dog

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Sahil Shah, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Tufts University
Medical School
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Internship
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center – Internal Medicine
About me
Hometown
Winchester, MA
Clinical Interests

Interventional Pain, Regional Anesthesia

Hobbies

Dancing, ultimate frisbee, traveling, astronomy

Why Tufts Medicine?

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
PGY-4 / CA-3
Talya Weinshel, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
George Washington University
Medical School
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Internship
St Elizabeth’s Medical Center – Internal Medicine
About me
Hometown
Dartmouth, MA
Clinical Interests

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Critical Care

Hobbies

Traveling and exploring new places, cooking, trying different food, swimming, spending time with my family

Why Tufts Medicine?

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.

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