Meet Our Faculty

Sandra Augusto, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor and Education Director 
St. Georges University School of Medicine, MD (2015), MPH (2009)
UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency, 2018
Areas of Interest and Research: Sandra's interests include global health, MCH and community health
Personal Facts: Sandra's personal interests include Portuguese folk dancing, running and good food

Corey Costanzo, DO, MPH, MS
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Boston Medical Center, 2022 
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Clinical/Academic Areas of Interest: Women’s health and obstetrics, family planning, rural medicine, osteopathic medicine, public health. 
About UMass: After finishing residency in Boston, I was looking for a clinic where I could provide quality, full spectrum care, including maternity care and osteopathic treatment, for families. Barre Family Health Center has a long history of dedication to the surrounding communities while also having the benefit of being a part of the UMass system allowing patients access to continuity and specialty care. I also very much enjoy clinical teaching and sharing the knowledge I have learned with the next generation of physicians. I feel very grateful for the opportunity to become a part of the Barre team and work with such a caring group of staff and providers.
Personal Facts: My training has taken me from coast to coast, from Boston to Colorado back to Boston and finally home to central Mass. I could not be more excited to return and provide care to the communities I grew up close to! Outside of work, I spend most time with family and friends. I enjoy the outdoors and am always trying to fit in as much skiing, paddleboarding, and hiking as possible!

Elizabeth Dykhouse, Ph.D,
Director of Behavioral Science and Associate Residency Director 
Assistant Professor  
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Seattle Pacific University.
Predoctoral internship with I Ola Lahui Rural Behavioral Health (HI)
Postdoctoral fellowship with Salud Family Health Centers (CO)
Areas of Interest and Research: Dr. Dykhouse's background is in primary care psychology and health psychology. She is particularly interested in the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate care and has experience working with interpreters as well as practicing directly in Spanish. 

Stephen Earls, MD
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Former Education Director and Medical Director 
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences of The George Washington University
The George Washington University, MD
Miriam Hospital Internal Medicine Residency
University of Massachusetts/Worcester City Hospital
Areas of Interest and Research: Rural Health, Healthcare and Practice Management 
About UMass: Our health centers are the strength of our program. Located in the community rather than in the hospital, our residents enjoy an opportunity to be a genuine community family physician while experiencing the excellent training offered in a major university medical center. 
About Choosing Family Medicine: I grew up with a general practitioner providing care to my family and was impressed with the way in which he was able to make it all seem like it would turn out all right. Meeting a community need as he did became my ambition and I felt I could only do that in Family Medicine. While the science of medicine is interesting, the relationship with patients is what I enjoy. 
Personal Facts: Avid but not very good golfer. Proud father and grandfather.

Ethan Eisdorfer, Psy.D.
Rutgers University, Psy.D in Clinical Psychology
Boston University, MA in Behavioral Medicine
Pre-doctoral Internship at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
UMass Primary Care Psychology and Medical Education Fellowship, 2020
Areas of Interest and Research: integrated primary care, mindfulness- and acceptance-based behavior therapies, and the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Personal Facts: Outside of work, Ethan enjoys hiking, cooking, and playing board games.

Kristina Gracey, MD, MPH 
Assistant Professor
Albany Medical College, 2013
Albany Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, 2016  
Areas of Interest and Research: Resident and medical student education, Maternal and Child Health, Adult Inpatient medicine 
About UMass: It is an honor to be working at UMass, practicing full-fledged Family Medicine at the Barre Family Health Center while delivering babies and taking care of patients of all ages at UMass Memorial Hospital. I have a particular enthusiasm for teaching medical students and residents and feel fortunate to be surrounded by others who share the same passion.
Personal Facts: My husband and I, alongside our two young children, were warmly welcomed into the UMass Chan community when we moved here from Albany. The beauty of this area, kind people, and diverse community continue to impress us.

Nicholas Hajj, MD
Assistant Professor
UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency, 2019
About UMass:  As a UMass Chan “lifer” (I did my undergrad, medical school, and residency all within the UMass Chan system), I have come to appreciate all that UMass Chan has to offer. The residency program is the perfect blend of high-quality training with amazing support for the residents. There is so much opportunity for learning and growth; when the time came to look for a full-time position, I realized that UMass Chan was the best place to pursue my goals of being an academic full-spectrum family doctor in Massachusetts.
Areas of Interest and Research: Full-spectrum Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Inpatient Medicine
Personal Facts: I enjoy cooking and archery.

Cynthia D. Jeremiah, MD
Medical Director at Barre Family Health Center
Assistant Professor
Medical University of Silesia in Katowice Poland, 2005
Residency at UMass Chan Family Medicine; Barre Family Health Center, 2009
Areas of Interest and Research: Childhood development, adolescent health, women’s health
About UMass: BFHC in my mind defines family medicine as you take care of people from birth to death, as well as provide urgent care, and OB care. You can't get more complete than that. It’s a wonderful place to work. It can get pretty busy, but it never loses its small town charm.
Personal Facts: I enjoy cutting people’s hair, and cooking, but not at the same time! (That would be a fire hazard.)

Michael Maddaleni, MD
Assistant Professor 
UMass Chan Medical School, 2017
UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency, 2020
UMass Sports Medicine Fellowship, 2021

Stephen Martin, MD, EdM
Associate Professor
Boston University Medical Center (2002-2005)
Harvard Medical School, 2002
Williams College, 1991
Areas of Interest and Research: History and practice of the preventive examination, Rural health, Medical education, Correctional medicine, Improvement in care transitions, such as hospital discharges, Care for the underserved, Feedback, Wound care
Personal Facts: Was in middle school when Steve Martin’s film “The Jerk” came out, but still glad to share a name with him! Also, former comic book collector and still have all 1,400 issues carefully saved.
About UMass: I think UMass Chan offers extraordinary quality in academic, clinical, and research efforts – all with primary care as a core value. I’m thrilled to be at Barre Family Health Center where we have a very close relationship with our community and where the training emphasizes relative independence in as rural setting.

Daniel Mullin, PsyD, MPH
Director, Fellowship in Primary Care Psychology and Medical Education 
Associate Professor
Fellowship, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Departments of Medicine, Psychiatry and Family Medicine, 2008
Internship, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, 2006
Spalding University, 2006
Areas of Interest and Research: Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration, Motivational Interviewing
About UMass: I was drawn to and remain at UMass Chan because of the department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s commitment to being a national leader in primary care. The future of our healthcare system depends on building a robust and comprehensive primary care system. I feel lucky to be surrounded by colleagues committed to building this system.
Personal Facts: I enjoy photography and travel. I equally enjoy remote wilderness and great cities.

Stacy Potts, MD, MEd
Department Executive Vice-Chair for Education
Associate Professor 
Former Program Director, UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency
Past-President, Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC)
Chair of ACGME Review Committee for Family Medicine
University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1998
UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency (Barre), 2001
University of Massachusetts Faculty Development Fellowship, 2002
Areas of Interest and Research: Adult learning in graduate medical education
About UMass: During my residency search I stumbled across UMass Chan. I was struck by the wonderful balance between a University training program and a rural community continuity site. I stayed because I knew I would never be able to find the breadth, diversity, and strength of a Family Medicine Department elsewhere. UMass Chan is a unique place to be as a family medicine physician in New England and I LOVE IT!
Personal Facts: I have four incredible children with diverse interests, from orchestra to cattle shows and a whole lot of sports in between! I love marathon running and use it as a great excuse to travel and explore new areas. 

Jessica Salerni, DO
Assistant Professor 
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Buies Creek, NC, 2017
Residency at Trident Medical Center