Meet Our Fellows

Where do you consider home? Despite having roots in Canada and Italy, to me, home is a small town off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, where I was raised and where I lived for most of my adolescent life. 

Why Rush geriatrics? Having done internal medicine residency at Rush, I had the opportunity to work closely with some of the geriatricians at Rush. My experience with them made it very easy to stay at Rush for geriatrics fellowship. 

What's your favorite thing about our program? I really appreciate having 3 co-fellows with me. Sharing our experiences on different rotations allows us to exchange insights, tackle challenges together, and celebrate our successes—such as crushing a GOC or passing the IM boards! It is also inspiring to witness each other's growth and development along the way. 

What is your career interest? I have always envisioned myself working in the outpatient setting, developing long-lasting relationships with patients and supporting them through the process of aging. While this still holds true, I have also started exploring the idea of inpatient medicine as I have enjoyed my time on Geri consults and at the SNF. 

What do you like to do for fun? Staying active and playing the guitar is how I spend most of my free time. I have always played sports growing up, and I continue to do so —mostly soccer. Music makes me feel alive. 

What are you most looking forward to this year? In medicine, we frequently delve into intricacies and complexities. However, geriatrics offers an opportunity to step back, understand the person, and appreciate the bigger picture. Even in this short time, I’ve seen how this learning has enhanced my skills as a physician. This growth extends beyond medicine; it has allowed me to gain clarity and perspective in my own life as well.  I look forward to continuing this journey of self-improvement.