Amanda Whitehouse, MD - Brightwood House Mentor

Dr. Amanda Whitehouse grew up south of Boston in Braintree, MA. She went to the University of Michigan for undergrad, GO BLUE! She studied Neuroscience and minored in Women/Gender Studies. After graduating she moved to Philly/South Jersey to teach sixth grade science; space, anatomy and chemistry oh my! She then moved back to Boston for a job as a research coordinator at Joslin Diabetes Center. There, her research focused on qualitative research on the experience of kids and parents living with Type 1 diabetes as well as diabetes technology innovation. From there she saw various clinical roles and applied to medical school at UMass and PURCH where she joined the inaugural PURCH class. 

In medical school she was involved with health policy and high school STEM enrichment. She loved her time at UMass getting to know Worcester and Springfield. She stayed at Baystate Medical Center for Med-Peds residency. She graduated from residency in 2025. After graduation, she joined one Baystate's Community Health Centers, Mason Square where she does primary care for kids and adults. She also spends time each week doing primary care at Ludlow Correctional Facility. She continues to be involved in health policy work through the Massachusetts Medical Society. 

She lives in Easthampton with her partner and dog, Bader - a derpy goldendoodle that she got during 4th year of medical school. She loves knitting and has found fellow knitters at every step along the medical school journey and is always looking for more fiber friends!