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Class of 2013

Jared Blum, MD

University of Vermont

I am a native of Colorado, went to undergrad in Boston, and after a year off doing political work, I ended up in the large and populous state of Vermont for medical school.  I decided for residency, however, that I would need to get back to a big go-go city like Providence!  I have enjoyed my brief time so far in residency.  I, like all of the other emergency residents, enjoy hiking, running, biking, climbing, cooking, fine wine and dining, etc.

After looking back at the application process to residency, I believe I have found what sets Brown apart from the many other great programs.  It is not the luxurious one month orientation, or the overall educational atmosphere in the emergency department.  It is certainly not any of the attendings taking you sailing nor the fact that they promise to make your life better, from whiter teeth to pampered pets.  It is however, the residents and attendings who make every shift educational and enjoyable.

Stephanie Carreiro, MD

New York Medical College

I am fortunate enough to be native to the great state of Rhode Island.  After staying local for undergrad, I moved to New York for med school.  The decision to return for residency was easy once I discovered an amazing EM training program right at home!  Besides the fantastic location, Brown offers a well balanced curriculum with both outstanding clinical training and a supportive academic environment to develop your own professional interests.  I’m excited to explore my own interest in medical toxicology over the next few years here.

When I’m not in the hospital, I spend most of my time with my husband Nuno chasing our energetic daughter Tasha around the park, the beach or our home. I also enjoy reading, running and finding new restaurants around the city.

Elizabeth Goldberg

Elizabeth Goldberg, MD

Sackler School of Medicine

Internship is well under way and is everything that I expected it to be.  There are times of exhaustion, when you feel challenged and under qualified, but there are also times that you are wowed by how much you’ve learned.  The one constant is that you have support from your fellow interns, residents, and faculty.  After a month of orientation, in which you will do team building exercises, procedural training, and systems orientation, you feel ready to start in the units, the floors, and the ED itself.  You’ve already met some of the faculty and residents, as they are heavily involved with your education your first four weeks.  There is a feeling of familiarity with the hospital and staff because of the shadow shifts you have completed and other orientation activities in the hospital. 

I’m proud to be part of such a strong residency program.  Applicants, you can look forward to supportive faculty, great mentorship, and intelligent and fun loving residents.  We have been given ample opportunity to develop camaraderie within our class and become comfortable with operations at the hospital and the Anderson Emergency Department in particular.  I cannot imagine a better introduction to internship.

I grew up in Berlin, Germany, completed my undergraduate training in Ohio, and have lived in Tel Aviv for the last four years.  While there I developed a strong interest in immigrant and refugee medicine by volunteering in African refugee camps and in women’s clinics in the West Bank.  I hope to build on this interest by getting involved with both community and international outreach.  In the few weeks that I have been at Brown, I have had many opportunities to get involved with this population.  Residents can volunteer at a local clinic, which serves the homeless, refugees/immigrants, and the general population without healthcare.  I have also recently been selected to join the international emergency medicine review, a project that summarizes and critiques international literature in our field.  The review is published in Academic Emergency Medicine annually to make this research more available to US physicians.  In addition, the general population at the Anderson ED is diverse in origin, language, and pathology.  There are international elective opportunities and a fellowship in international medicine.

I chose to come to Brown because I wanted to learn at an academic center with a large census, diversity in patient pathology and origin, and receive mentoring and support throughout my residency.  I have not been disappointed!  I encourage you to make use of your opportunity to do a second look and spend some time exploring Providence when you come for your interview. 

Laura Gould, MD

Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

So growing up, I spent a lot of time on both sides of the Atlantic.  I decided on undergrad in Amherst, MA and then jumped back over the pond for Medical School.  I then decided on the States for Residency in order to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine.  Brown was exactly the residency that I was looking for!  It combines strong clinical training with a heavy emphasis on resident education.  Brown will also allow me to actively pursue both of my EM interests with heavy Pediatric Emergency Medicine exposure as well as providing elective time for International EM.  Even more importantly, I’ve become part of a family that extends far beyond the walls of the hospital!  From attendings, to residents, to the nursing staff, everyone at Brown has gone out of their way to make my class feel welcomed and a part of the family.  I can’t wait for the 4 years that lie ahead!

Stephen Hendriksen, MD

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

I was born in New Jersey and grew up in Houston, Texas.  For school, I came back north and went to undergrad at Brown and medical school at Robert Wood Johnson in New Jersey.  I had fallen in love both with Rhode Island and my fiancé during college, so I decided to come back for residency. I chose Brown EM because of the excellent clinical experience at Rhode Island Hospital, the amazing support from the faculty, the many opportunities available at the university, and for the city itself.  Providence is a hidden gem in New England.  There is a vibrant arts & culture scene, the best restaurants, and surprisingly affordable housing. When I’m not in the Emergency Department, I enjoy swimming, running, spending time with family, friends and pets, going to the state’s many beaches, traveling, and watching movies.  

Joshua Jauregui

Joshua Jauregui, MD

Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Many people who see the California plates on my car, immediately ask me why I would move to the Northeast. My answer, I wouldn't be happier anywhere else. The people at this residency program are phenomenal. My class rocks, I have 11 best friends I made instantaneously. The residency director, Dr. Clyne, is the genuine advocate and excellent educator you want during residency, and everyone from the residency staff in the office to the attendings in the ED are great people. I am passionate about wilderness and international medicine and anticipate developing those interests greatly in such a supportive environment. I will snowboard any mountain, backpack any terrain, and run any route. I also enjoy biking- motorcycle, road and mountain and am very happy when I get to rock climb. I thrive on traveling and am currently fully enjoying my residency journey at Brown University.

Reagan Jones, MD

University of Miami School of Medicine

I'm originally from Tampa, Florida, and I went to medical school in Miami, so moving to Rhode Island was a big decision for me, especially because I was taking my new husband along with me! However, after interviewing all over the eastern half of the country, in my opinion, there wasn't another residency program that I visited that had the resources, people, and support that I felt Brown could provide. I wanted to train in a big, busy hospital with a diverse patient population and Rhode Island Hospital certainly provides that. In addition, I loved the international opportunities available and the amount of simulation training built in to the curriculum at Brown. When you add in the great faculty and the supportive and caring nature of Dr. Smith, Dr. Clyne, and my fellow residents, there wasn't a better match for me!

Brandon Maughan, MD

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

As a native west coaster, residency is my first time living in New England, and I love it!   Providence is a small city that you'll get to know in just a few months.  Thanks to Johnson & Wales, a nationally respected culinary school, restaurants in Providence are both delicious and plentiful.  The beach is nearby, and trips to Boston and New York are easy.  The strengths of our program are numerous.  A sincere and dedicated program director.  Extensive and early exposure to ultrasound and pediatric EM.  A strong focus on resident education, not just clinical shifts.  Fellowship-trained faculty in many EM subspecialties.  A state-of-the-art simulation center operated by the EM department.  Many international EM opportunities.  And a one month orientation during which you get settled and bond with your intern class.  Perhaps most importantly, there is a strong emphasis on helping residents achieve their own professional goals.  In my case, I'll be working on health policy and quality improvement issues within emergency medicine, including patient safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency department overcrowding.

Daniel Nelson, MD

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Hey everyone, here is the cliff notes version of myself and my reasons for coming to Brown.  I was born and raised in New Jersey.  I am the oldest of three boys.  I went to college at the University of Scranton and medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson.  My interests outside of medicine include road/mountain biking, snowboarding, all kinds of sports, the beach, food, and TV.  I came to Brown for a number of reasons.  First and foremost, I really felt the people at Brown were of an exceptional quality.  Equally as important, I felt Brown put an appropriate emphasis on balance in their program.  Further, I appreciated the program's respect for family which allowed my significant other and I to couples match at Brown.  Finally, Rhode Island Hospital see an amazingly instructive volume and breadth of pathology.  Hope you come check us out.

Kimberly Pringle

Kimberly Pringle, MD

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
I grew up in Lancaster, PA -- home of baked goods, sweet corn and the Amish. After moving to upstate NY for college and Philadelphia for med school, I'm excited to explore Providence as it is somewhat of a hybrid of the two places -- great local restaurants and accessible outdoor activities. I took one year off from medical school to conduct epidemiology research with the CDC in Guatemala; I lived as the lone American in a small town and volunteered in the large public hospital ED. As I wound down my med school career I went to Egypt for another CDC stint, and then went on a 7 week backpacking trip through Egypt and Ethiopia with my boyfriend, Alberto. (My picture is of us on our hike in The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia; please ignore sunburn and fannypack!) I chose Brown because I felt that the genuine support of the faculty, program flexibility and the immense resources of the institution would give me superior EM training and enable me to pursue my research interests both in public health, EM curricula development, and the application of these interests abroad. Although, considering the breadth and depth of the apartment, sky is the limit, and who knows what I'll become interested over the next four years. When I'm not in the hospital I enjoy cooking, exploring Rhode Island, and outdoor activities.

Steven Rougas

Steven Rougas, MD

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University


Jaime Wagner, MD

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

I grew up in a small town between New York City and Albany, went on to Ithaca for undergrad, and then spent the last four years in Brooklyn for medical school.  I couldn't be happier that I'm doing my Residency at Brown!  Providence is a small, friendly, and wonderful city with a lot to offer (and great places to eat!), and the program is a perfect combination of everything I had hoped for. When I'm not working, I can be found with my fiance exploring Rhode Island by bike, playing tennis or golf, or navigating the waterways of Narragansett bay by boat (and kneeboard!). I also love traveling and hiking, and am looking forward to ski trips to Vermont in the winter! Overall, this is an amazing program in a beautiful location, and I'm truly excited for the next four years here.