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Sarah Mittelmeier Curtis, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Sarah Curtis
Medical School: Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH
Undergraduate: Haverford College
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Family Medicine Interests: Addiction Medicine, Inpatient Medicine, LGBTQ+ Health, Medical Education
Why UMass FHCW: I was impressed by FHCW’s commitment to comprehensive wrap-around patient care and the program’s dedication to increasing healthcare access to urban underserved populations.
Hobbies: Cooking/Baking/Potlucking/Eating delicious food, embroidery, dance (all types), boardgames, exploring new cities.
Fun Facts: I love the ocean! I got certified to scuba dive in the Boston harbor when I was young because I wanted to work in the New England Aquarium’s ocean tank…maybe one day my dream will come true!
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Miranda Ntorinkansah, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Miranda Ntorinkansah
Medical School: University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine (UK)
Undergraduate: University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine (UK)
Hometown: London, UK
Family Medicine Interests: Full Spectrum FM, Women's health, FMOB, Caring for Underserved and Immigrant Communities, Medical Education
Why UMass FHCW: As I explored residency programs, I knew I wanted to train in a place that not only valued diversity but was also deeply committed to serving underserved communities, particularly immigrant populations. I was inspired by the SOAR committee and the program’s intentional efforts to address structural inequities in healthcare. The more I learned, the more I realized that my values and aspirations closely aligned with those of the program. During my Second Look, that connection became even stronger. From the moment I arrived at FHCW, I felt an immediate sense of belonging that I had not experienced elsewhere. The supportive, collaborative culture among residents, faculty, and staff was evident in every interaction. By the end of the day, I knew that UMass was the perfect place to continue my training and growth as a family physician.
Hobbies: I love to travel and explore new cultures and foods. I also love cooking (my specialties are ghanaian dishes like jollof rice and my famous soy and honey glazed salmon).
Fun Fact: I love to travel! I've visited 12 countries and lived in 3, and I love experiencing new cultures through their people, food, music, and traditions.
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Michelle Opare, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Michelle Opare
Medical School: Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac
Undergraduate: Quinnipiac University
Hometown: Hamden, CT
Family Medicine interests: Preventative medicine, Women’s Health
Why UMass FHCW: Diverse patient population and robust training, academic and community hybrid setting and the wonderful faculty, nurses and residents who I had the pleasure of meeting.
Hobbies: I love making Ghanaian pastries, love a good movie night with friends and family
Fun Fact: I’ve lived in 3 different countries
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Michaela Pletsch, DO
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Pronunciation of Dr. Michaela Pletsch
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Graduate: John Hopkins University
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Hometown: Jordan, MN
Family Medicine Interests: Women's health, Obstetrics, Weight Management, Chronic pain, LGBTQ Health
Why UMass FHCW: I chose Umass because I enjoyed connecting with the people during my interview day and the strong full-scope family medicine training here. I chose queen street because of the opportunity to gain more experience working with underserved communities, particularly in women's health.
Hobbies: Baking, reading, gardening, crocheting
Fun Facts: I am the first in my family to graduate college. I have moved coast to coast twice. |
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Hiyam Ahmed, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Hiyam Ahmed
Medical School: University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine
Hometown: Khartoum- Sudan
Family Medicine interests: Geriatrics , Community health, Sleep Medicine and Sport Medicine.
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? I was fortunate to experience the UMass Family Medicine program in Worcester firsthand before applying, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit. I loved the supportive, friendly environment, the broad clinical exposure, and the strong commitment to community-focused care serving diverse and underserved populations—which made it the ideal place for my training."
Hobbies: Cooking traditional dishes, exploring nature on hikes, and enjoying good novels after a long day, especially crime novels (yes, I’m a devoted fan of Agatha Christie books!)
Fun Facts: When I'm stressed or need to unwind, I rewatch Friends! It’s my favorite comfort show - despite what my husband says!
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Alexis Corcoran, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Alexis Corcoran
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Wellesley College
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Family Medicine interests: Environmental health/climate justice, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ care, comprehensive care
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? UMass people are the kindest and most mission-driven I met during my application process. I love how deeply rooted in the Worcester community this program feels and that everyone at WFMR- from residents to faculty to staff- is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care to underserved patients and families. I am excited to train surrounded by people who can mold me into the doctor I want to be.
Hobbies: Running, hiking, Youtube dance workouts, vegetarian cooking, and I recently started learning to fiddle! Still very much a beginner!
Fun Facts: The summer after my first year of med school, I co-led overnight canoeing trips with 8-11 year olds in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada using only maps and compasses to navigate.
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Edwige Noumsi, MD
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Pronunciation of Dr. Edwige Noumsi
Medical School: Saba University
Undergraduate: MCPHS, Boston
Hometown: Douala, Cameroon
Family Medicine interests: Global Medicine, Behavioral Health, Caring for Underserved Communities.
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? The program’s strong sense of community and the diversity among the residents, faculty, and staff. During my interview day, I met wonderful people and immediately felt a genuine connection. I was seeking a residency that offers comprehensive training with a global health track. I’m also happy to stay in Massachusetts, close to my family.
Hobbies: I enjoy watching standup comedies, gardening and growing my produces, trying out new foods, traveling, dancing to all types of music.
Fun Facts: I once climbed the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, standing at 2,854 feet. I complained the entire way up and took frequent breaks, but I was extremely proud when I reached the top. I’ve also landed on Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, which has the shortest commercial runway in the world!
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Emike Okhipo, MD
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Medical School: St. George's University
Undergraduate: UMass- Dartmouth
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria & Milford, Massachusetts
Family Medicine interests: Full spectrum FM, FMOB, women's health, lifestyle/preventative medicine, nutrition, behavioral health, health advocacy/social justice, medical education, outpatient procedures.
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? I fell in love with the UMass curriculum for family medicine and the people. I was looking for a program that will train me to be the type of FM physician I want to be and I found that at UMass. I am thrilled to partner with community organizations, work with the underserved population, learn procedures, and more. Furthermore, Worcester has been my second home since moving to the US and I am excited to serve the community that has supported me.
Hobbies: Cooking, walking, yoga, and going to farmer's markets. Spending time with my family and friends.
Fun Facts: I love making body butters and doing my nails. I can spend hours creating nail designs and researching ingredients to add to the butters.
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Maria Danusantoso, MD
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Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Family Medicine interests: Obstetrics, full spectrum care, outpatient procedures
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? The people! I met some wonderful people on my interview day and throughout the recruitment process. In all my interactions, I felt how supportive everyone was of each other and could really feel a sense of community. Combined with the training and resources provided by a university health system, this program is well equipped to develop me into the best physician I can be.
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, trying different cuisines, watching sports (football, basketball), watching movies, reading
Fun Facts: I love to travel and try foods from different cultures. Ice cream is one of my favorite desserts and, in college, my roommates and I hosted a Ben & Jerry's Face-Off where we put 16 different flavors of Ben & Jerry's ice cream in a bracket (March Madness style) to determine which one, out of the 16, was the best. It was close, but Chubby Hubby won in the end.
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Anusmriti Guragain, MD
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Medical School: KIST Medical College (Nepal)
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Family Medicine Interests: Global Medicine, Sports Medicine, Health Advocacy
Hobbies: Watching soccer and other sports, Reading fiction, Cooking, Hiking/Trekking
Fun Facts: I have trekked to a maximum height of 4380m (14370ft) above sea level, complained throughout the way to my best friend and yet enjoyed every part of it. At one point of the trek, it even felt like we were headed towards Mordor (LOTR reference). I am also a huge soccer enthusiast and have been a Manchester United supporter for 17 years now and influenced my whole family to watch and be obsessed with soccer but failed to make them support the same club as me, tsk tsk tsk.
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Max Messinger, MD
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Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Graduate: MS in Biology, Wake Forest University
Undergraduate: Wake Forest University
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Family Medicine interests: Preventive medicine, hospital medicine, sports medicine, women’s health, addiction medicine, and medical education
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? So many reasons! As an undifferentiated future FM doc, I was looking for a program that would provide me with strong full-spectrum family medicine training so I can take my career in any direction I choose after graduation. Being able to care for many Spanish-speaking patients was also very important to me. Add to that a great community of residents, faculty, and staff along with a great location and I couldn’t pass it up.
Hobbies: Rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, napping with my 2 cats (Charles and Luna), finding delicious food with my partner
Fun Facts: In a previous life, I designed, built, and operated drones for environmental monitoring around the world and I have the distinction of being the first foreigner to get a drone operator’s license in Peru.
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Maeve O'Beirne, DO
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Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: UMass-Boston
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Family Medicine interests: Comprehensive Women's Health, Mental Health, Lifestyle Medicine, LGBTQ+ Care
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? This program has such a wonderful atmosphere! I also love the focus on Women's Health (Menopause, Birth Control, Prenatal Group Visits), as well as prioritizing health equity and patient empowerment. This program also allows me to engage in a diverse patient population and be a part of a vibrant community.
Hobbies: I love to garden! In the summertime you'll find me knee deep in my tomato plants and covered in sunscreen. On cooler days, I like to hike with my husband Tom and our rescue pup, Casey. I'm also an avid reader with a penchant for mystery novels.
Fun Facts: I started my medical career at the age of 19 as an EMT at a small Fire Department. I continued working as an EMT as I pursued my undergraduate degree at UMass Boston. I loved taking care of people and learning more about their stories, which inspired me to go to medical school to pursue primary care. Now I take care of patients as a physician at the same hospital I used to transport my ambulance patients to!
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Mahima Poreddy, MD
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Medical School: Robert Larner College of Medicnie at the University of Vermont
Undergraduate: Mount Holyoke College
Hometown: Montpelier, VT
Family Medicine interests: Health equity/advocacy, addiction medicine, reproductive justice, gender-affirming care, and mental health
Why did I choose to train with FHCW? From meeting residents at FMEC to getting to know the program during my virtual interview, I recognized how strong the UMass community is and how much primary care and social justice are valued by every member of the team. Queen Street felt like a unique space to undergo excellent family medicine training while learning how to care for an underserved community and build local connections.
Hobbies: Hiking and spending time outside, cooking and exploring new cuisines, reading, knitting, playing board games
Fun Facts: I moved to Vermont from India when I was seven years old. As a child, I had two pet zebra finches named Bob and Cindy. I'm super excited to get my first cat during residency!
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