Psychiatry Residency Program - Current Residents

Kathryne Adams, MD
Rush Medical College
I was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. While I will always be a Jersey girl, I left to study psychology at Boston University. After undergrad, I was a mental health care worker for a year and half in upstate New York. I then left the East Coast to attend Rush Medical College in Chicago, Il. Tufts gave me the opportunity to come back home and I have loved every minute of it! When I’m not caring for patients, I’m re-exploring Boston, connecting with friends, or embracing all New England has to offer!
 

Khalid Alshaibani, MD
King Saud University, Riyadh College of Medicine
Born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where I completed my medical degree at King Saud University. While initially training in general surgery at the University of Illinois/MGH program in Chicago for a year, I realized that my long-standing interest in psychiatry was my true calling. Making the switch to psychiatry has been immensely gratifying, allowing me to engage deeply with patients and their mental health. Every day, I find myself grateful for making this change, and it brings me immense fulfillment and joy especially here at Tufts. Outside of work, you'll often find me savoring a cup of coffee or engaged in quiet meditation.

Elliott Baker MD, MS
Creighton University School of Medicine
I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I'm an avid sports fan. I played most sports growing up, and I played tennis in college at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. I love to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes, Creighton Bluejays, Chicago Bulls, and any NFL game. One of my other hobbies is cooking. I started cooking a lot in medical school and found it to be really fun/stress relieving. When I started medical school, I wasn't sure what specialty I was going to go into. I loved my 3rd year psychiatry rotation and realized this is the patient population that I wanted to serve. My favorite things to do in Boston are walking my dog Otis through the South End and eating at all the fantastic restaurants around the area.
 

Quinn MacDougald, MD
Tulane School of Medicine
I was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia. I did my undergraduate just down the road at the reigning football national champion University of Georgia where I majored in Biology and Psychology. I then went down to the Big Easy to study Bayou medicine and earn my MD at Tulane, where I also labored hard at other important life skills like costume design, mixology, and learning about local cultural traditions such as voodoo. I considered psychiatry heavily in medical school but applied into internal medicine with an open mind. I did my intern year at the University of Utah where I honed more important life skills like hyponatremia pathways, lots of cycling and lots of skiing. I ultimately decided though that psychiatry would be a better fit for me because I realized that what drew me into medicine in the first place was exploring the human experience, and psychiatry does that better than any other specialty. When I’m not at work I’m probably riding my road bike, planning a hiking/camping/skiing trip, or watching my Georgia Bulldogs.

Suchakree Sanguansataya MD
Texas A&M College of Medicine
I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA before moving to Upstate New York, and eventually West Texas. I attended The University of Texas at Austin where I received my degree in Psychology with a minor in Organic Chemistry. I then went on to attend my alma mater's biggest rival for medical school, Texas A&M College of Medicine in Dallas, TX. For residency, I came to Tufts Medical Center because it allows me to work with a diverse patient population and learn from some of the greatest minds in the field of psychiatry all while living in one of the most iconic and beloved cities in the nation. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy cooking, photography, weightlifting, soccer, and of course traveling!
 

Nils Wendel, MD
Penn State College of Medicine
I was born and raised in New York's Hudson Valley, got my B.Sc. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University, spent 2 years working in a lab in NYC, and then did my 4 years of medical school at Penn State. I'm very much oriented towards outpatient work that will allow me to blend psychopharm and psychotherapy, and I'm particularly interested in the recent re-emergence of psychedelic/empathogen assisted therapies. Outside of work you can find me reading a fantasy epic, trying new restaurants (and visiting old ones), and playing any sort of game I can get my hands on.
 

Alicia Wu, MD
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
I grew up in a small town in Westchester, NY before heading out to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA to earn a degree in Chemistry. I then returned to the east coast to attend Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Psychiatry was never my passion from the start, but after my psychiatry clerkship in my third year of medical school, I realized that this is where I feel I can do the most good while feeling satisfied and happy with my work. I’m especially happy to be at Tufts due to our patient population and our amazing location in the middle of Chinatown. I love to bake, plan/dream about future international trips, and convince my friends from college to visit me in Boston!

Jason Liew, MD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
I was born in Singapore but grew up in the Northern Virginia area. After completing military service in Singapore, I studied philosophy at the University of Rochester where I stayed to do stroke research for a year. I attended medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD where I spent a year pursuing neuropathic pain research. I'm very excited to be at Tufts for our patient population and my amazing co-residents. When not in the hospital I love to travel, eat, write, and explore Boston with my wife.
 

Clarianne Moscoso-Torres, MD
University of Rochester School of Medicine
I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I went to Haverford College near Philadelphia where I majored in Psychology and Neuroscience. After spending a gap year doing women's health research in Puerto Rico, I went to Bryn Mawr Post-Bacc program and then to University of Rochester School of Medicine in Upstate NY. I have always had an interest in Psychology since high school and I was reassured of my passion during my Psychiatry electives in medical school. Some of my interests in psychiatry include: psychotherapy, working with Latinx community and LGBTQ+ youth. I am happy to live in Boston and attend Tufts, which has a welcoming and supportive community as well as diverse patient population. My favorite thing about Boston is how walkable it is! I spend a lot of my free time exploring Boston with friends and my dog Coco. Other hobbies of mine, in addition to being a dog mom, are: foodie, live music, hiking, day trips/traveling, plant mom, jogging.
 

Jennifer Puthota, MD
CUNY School of Medicine
I was born and raised in New York, mostly on Long Island, and attended a combined BS/MD program at the CUNY School of Medicine. Throughout medical school, I engaged in Narrative Medicine and found Psychiatry to combine the best of clinical medicine and patient-centered care. While NYC is the best, I wanted the opportunity to live and work somewhere new and am so happy to have matched to Tufts. Outside of work, I love murder mysteries, Netflixing, and dining my way around Boston.
 

Allison Rhodes MD, MPH
Tufts University School of Medicine 
I grew up in CT, MD, and San Diego CA, studied Anthropology and Biochemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, and then worked as an EMT on a basic life support ambulance. I moved to Boston to attend Tufts University School of Medicine, and fell in love with the city! I was thrilled to match at TMC and stay in the area. I am interested in LGBTQ+ mental health, geri psych, and C/L psych. When I’m not caring for patients, I enjoy exploring Boston and the greater New England area, hiking, skiing, dog-sitting, reading, and doing puzzles.
 

Dhanatcha Sadetaporn, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
I was born in Bangkok, Thailand and moved at the age of four to Houston, Texas where I stayed to complete my undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Rice University and medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. Despite never having set foot in the northeast, my intuition led me to believe that the historic and romantic City of Boston would be my dream place to train. Tufts was the perfect choice for me given its diverse patient population, proximity to Chinatown, and emphasis on psychodynamics. Some of my favorite things to do include long walks and foodie adventures with friends, leaving origami decor around the hospital, reading, knitting, and Rubik's cubing.
 

Sunita Singh, MD
SUNY Upstate School of Medicine
I grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and went to undergrad at SUNY Geneseo where I majored in Neuroscience and competed on the swim team. I then attended medical school at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. I love living in Boston so far, and I am excited to continue my psychiatry training at Tufts!
 

Christian Smith, MD
Florida State University College of Medicine
I grew up in Jacksonville, FL and attended undergrad in Biology as well as medical school at Florida State University. Afterwards I drove a thousand miles up Interstate-95 to Mass to join the Tufts family. Outside of the hospital you can find me in Roxbury teaching my weekly virtues and spirituality class to local elementary schoolers, or spending time with my wife. My hobbies include reading, outdoorsmanship, and playing the guitar.

Glenn Baumann
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
I was born and raised in Southern California. Went to UC Berkeley for college getting a degree in Integrative Biology. Then I got a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University for 2 years before going back to California for my MD at Keck School of Medicine of USC. I am excited to be back at Tufts and look forward to caring for the patients at Tufts. In my free time I enjoy a good movie, hosting friends and family.
 

Madison Lynam, MD
Creighton University School of Medicine
I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, moved to Chicago for six years to earn my BS at DePaul University and MS at Rush University and returned home for medical school at Creighton University. I was eager to get back to city living and fell in love with both the city of Boston and the wonderful psychiatry program here at Tufts Medical Center. I was looking for a supportive program that served a diverse patient population in an urban setting, and that is exactly what Tufts Psychiatry program was and has been so far! Outside of work, I am either taking pictures of my cat, Ruth, or exploring the various neighborhoods, parks and restaurants the beautiful city of Boston has to offer. I also enjoy interior design, pasta, reading, puzzles, taking naps and spending quality time with my friends and family!

Dana Phan, MD
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
I’m from Worcester, MA. I studied biological sciences and psychology at Clemson University in SC and was thrilled to return to New England for medical school in Providence, RI. I chose to stay in the area and am happy to be back in my home state for residency. My ultimate goal is to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a particular interest in caring for LGBTQ+ youth.
 

Laura Samander, MD
Florida State University
I was born in Tallahassee, Florida and attended Florida State University for my Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Biomedical Sciences, and a medical degree. Since high school, I’ve been fascinated by mental health and the art and science of psychiatry. I tried to keep an open mind when deciding which specialty to apply to during my third year of medical school – but I kept coming back to psychiatry. The human body can be saved by so many other specialties, but psychiatry saves lives. I spent my whole life in Florida, so I was ready to venture up North to my all-time favorite city of Boston. When I’m not reading books on mental health, I love to try out new vegan recipes, lift at the gym, attend every farmers market possible, and spend time with my identical twin sister.

Emily Serio, DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
I grew up in a small town in central MA. I studied Neuroscience and Behavior at Mount Holyoke College where I also swam and had a radio show. I worked as an EMT for 3 years while I completed my medical school requirements. I then moved to Maine to attend the University of New England for medical school. Tufts was appealing due to the community feel in an academic setting, well-rounded curriculum, and collegial environment. I am interested in geriatric psychiatry, palliative care, and addiction. Outside of work, I enjoy comedy, pop-culture podcasts, crossword puzzles, indoor gardening, and thrift-shopping.
 

Russell Shernoff
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
I grew up in New Jersey, and went to NYU where I studied Comparative Literature, focusing on film, philosophy, and the modernist novel. After college, I worked in the mental health field for many years, and went to medical school with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. I am interested in psychotherapy, addiction, psychedelics, and the outpatient treatment of psychosis.
 

Herpreet Singh, MD
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dr. Singh comes from Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended undergraduate university and medical school at UNLV. She is contemplating a career in child and adolescent psychiatry.
 

Lily Yan, MD
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
I was born in Portland, Oregon but spent some time in various parts of China throughout my childhood. I then attended college at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, where I received my B.A. in biochemistry. Afterwards, I completed medical school at Chicago Medical School and then matched here at Tufts. I have enjoyed migrating from the west coast to the east coast and meeting new people/trying new foods. For fun, I like to travel, cross stich, play with my guinea pigs, and take walks.

Mihaela Kancheva, MD
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
I was originally born in Sofia, Bulgaria and moved to Florida at a young age. I bounced between the US and Bulgaria until I was about 4 when I settled down with my parents in the metro area of Atlanta, GA. Having spent most of my summers in Bulgaria and growing up in such a diverse environment, I knew I'd ultimately want to live and work in a diverse area. I attended the University of Georgia and got my BSEd in Exercise and Sport Science (Go Dawgs!) and then attended medical school in Orlando, FL at the University of Central Florida. Starting off medical school and during my first couple of years, I was pretty all over the place with what I wanted to do, but I was consistently anchored by my desire to work with underserved and diverse communities. In 3rd year, I discovered how well psychiatry blended with my career goals, and I loved the patient populations and advocacy work I could do in the field. I was thrilled to match at Tufts and got my husband, cat, and plants into a truck to make the long-haul drive. In my free time, I love to go on walks, runs, and eat my way around Boston or snuggle at home with a good Netflix series.
 

Arlen Gaba, MD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
I was born in Vlorë, Albania and moved back and forth to the United States during various stages of my life. I completed my degree in Biochemistry at Northeastern University here in Boston, and my medical degree at Wake Forest in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Now equipped with a bit more southern charm, I'm very happy to be back here in Boston to train at Tufts. My career interests include, but are not limited to: neuropsychiatry, clinical ethics, and the philosophy of psychiatry. Outside of work, you will find me gaming, reading, and working out.
 

Paris St. Clair, MD
Rush Medical College
I am originally from the Seattle area and attended the University of Washington where I majored in Spanish. Before medical school I spent two years working as an EMT. I am interested in addiction psychiatry and LGBTQ+ mental health. I was so excited to match at Tufts both for the diverse and undeserved patient population and for the amazing people I met during my interviews. Outside of work I enjoy finding new parks to take my dogs, listening to audiobooks and traveling.
 

Liana Gonsalves, MD
Tufts University School of Medicine
I am originally from Rochester, New York, and completed my B.S. in Biology and Society at Cornell University. After spending a year working as a clinical research coordinator at the University of Rochester, I moved to Boston to attend medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. While at TUSM, I had the opportunity to complete my third-year core clerkship psychiatry rotation and fourth-year psychiatry electives at Tufts Medical Center. I was particularly drawn to the culture of camaraderie, collaboration, and commitment to patient care demonstrated by both residents and attendings. I was ecstatic to find out I matched at Tufts and would be able to continue training in that environment! My interests (so far) within psychiatry include women’s behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, couples/family psychotherapy, and collegiate psychiatry. When I am not in the hospital, I enjoy going for walks with my husband, solving Sudoku variants, and playing my Nintendo Switch.
 

Sarah Meskal, MD
University of Arizona College of Medicine
I was born in California but spent significant parts of my life overseas. After earning my BSc in Human Biology & Society at UCLA, I spent my gap years in Ireland and Australia. This nomadic lifestyle, shaped by my immigrant parents—Croatian mother and Syrian father—immersed me in diverse cultures and perspectives. Having lived in five different countries, each experience added layers to my identity and deepened my understanding of the human experience.

My passion for psychiatry is rooted in a fascination with the human mind, shaped by my tri-cultural and bi-religious upbringing. I am particularly drawn to the study of early life environments and their impact on mental health. To further this interest, I pursued a Global Health Certificate of Distinction and led initiatives focused on vulnerable populations. In medical school I led the Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care interest group and volunteered in refugee health clinics both locally and internationally, fueling my ongoing commitment to advocating for displaced and underserved communities.

In my free time, I mix my love of music as a DJ with a passion for global cultures, blending old and new music into summer disco sounds influenced by afrobeat, electronic, and house instrumentals. I also enjoy gardening and restoring antique furniture, finding joy in giving second-hand pieces new life.
 

Kira Tiula, MD
Texas Tech University
I'm originally from Helsinki, Finland, and I attended medical school at Texas Tech El Paso. I'm thrilled to have matched at Tufts and to be living in Boston. I'm really interested in reproductive psychiatry and LGBTQ psychiatry, but I'm open to exploring different areas within the field.

When I'm not working, I love to stay active and go hiking with my partner and pets.  I'm also really into thrifting and various crafts like painting and crocheting. Plus, I love traveling to visit friends and family around the world.
 

Joshua Colon, MD
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
I grew up in Florida, and went to college at the University of South Florida where I double majored in Cell and Molecular Biology and Psychology. I worked as an EMT and a research assistant at a child and adolescent psychiatry clinic before going to medical school at the University of South Florida. I wanted to go to Tufts to be exposed to a diverse patient population in an urban setting. In my spare time, I love watching/playing basketball, reading and crosswords. I'm interested in CL psychiatry or outpatient psychiatry.
 

Eduardo Vargas, MD
Tufts University School of Medicine
I’m from Chelsea, MA, and I attended UMass Boston, where I studied biology. After completing my undergraduate degree, I became a medical assistant and then pursued my medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine. I am excited to stay at Tufts for my residency, with hopes of using my Spanish skills, continuing to teach medical students, and mentoring pre-medical students.