Current Residents

PGY4

Gabrielle Bleich,MD

Hometown: Westfield, NJ; Pasadena, CA
Undergraduate College/University: Washington University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Hobbies/Interests: rock climbing, hiking, yoga, crocheting, theater, dance

Sierra Conine, MD

Hometown: Weston, FL
Undergraduate College/University: Yale University
Medical School: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

Hobbies/Interests: avid reader, I write a monthly newsletter called Eleven Eleven, endurance and adventure activities

Nicholas Conway,MD

Hometown: Roosevelt, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Central Florida
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, exploring new cuisines, middle-distance running, literary fiction

Sruthi Gohimukkula,MD

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate College/University: Temple University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hobbies/Interests: cycling, enjoying quality time with family and friends, cooking, trying new foods and restaurants, reading, medical education, community and maternal health

Lauren Hutnik,MD

Hometown: Hawthorne, NY
Undergraduate College/University: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: multi-medium artist, surfing, skier-turned snowboarder, volleyball, teaching my cat how to play fetch, boardgames and card games, small-venue concerts and dancing, antiquing

Vanessa Hwu, MD

Hometown: Newport Coast, CA
Undergraduate College/University: University of Southern California
Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: yoga, piano, photography, hiking, drawing and painting

Sara Meyer,MD

Hometown: N/A
Undergraduate College/University: Yeshiva University
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Hobbies/Interests: ballet, cross-country road trips, non-fiction book club, cooking Mexican food

Alex Rizzo,MD

Hometown: Howell, NJ; Hampton, NJ
Undergraduate College/University :Drew University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hobbies/Interests: wood burning, spoken word poetry, camping

Sarah Stavros,MD

Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Undergraduate College/University: University of Florida
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: I have a cat named Goku and I foster kittens with the Humane Society of Miami, reading, meditation and yoga

Alexandria Vittitow,MD

Hometown: Louisville, KY; New York, NY
Undergraduate College/University: Washington and Lee University
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: hiking and running with my Bernedoodle, Phoebe, tennis, pickleball, peloton cycling, true crime podcasts, needlepoint

PGY3

Maryanne Adekunle, MD
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University- New Brunswick
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Hobbies/Interests: reading, traveling, watching animated movies, making and eating good food

Alexandra Gomez, MD
Hometown: Secaucus, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University- New Brunswick

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: cuddling with my 2 dogs, hiking (with my dogs), babysitting my nephews and trying new activities, baking anything with chocolate, traveling, going to the beach and baseball games, trying new restaurants with my husband and friends

Taylor Gonzalez, MD
Hometown: Haskins, OH
Undergraduate College/University: Ohio State University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: anything outdoorsy - especially if I can bring my dog, Koa! I also love baking, anything artsy, and spending time with my friends and family

Miriam Ibrahim, MD
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University- Newark
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: sitcoms, Baking, Eating, Traveling, Arts & Crafts

Beatrice Lynch, MD
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate College/University: Boston College
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Hobbies/Interests: skiing, yoga, sample sale hunting, and all Kristin Hannah books

Lauren Marici, MD
Hometown: Red Hook, NY
Undergraduate College/University: College of William and Mary

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, reading, any excuse to be outdoors, food/drinks with friends and fam, sports events (I live right next to Red Bull Stadium!)

Gabriela Portilla-Maldonado, MD
Hometown: West Windsor, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Wellesley College
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Hobbies/Interests: reading, soccer, dancing and movies

Arianna Prince, MD
Hometown: Springfield, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Maryland
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Hobbies/Interests: fitness, baking, spending time with my children, husband, extended family, and friends, DIY projects, and reading

Erica Rego, MD
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: running, yoga, live music/festivals, cooking

Chantay Young, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate College/University: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: traveling, Swimming, Crocheting, TV

PGY2

Chioma Anaemejeh, MD

Hometown: Union, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University
Medical School: Albany Medical College

Hobbies/Interests: hair braiding, dancing/Afrobeats dance club, hosting & planning events

Samantha Barkan, MD

Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate College/University: Macalester College
Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: athletics, puzzles, planting

Kacie Barry, MD

Hometown: Hillsdale, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Rutgers RWJ

Hobbies/Interests: reading, skiing, fitness

Sophia Boxerman, MD

Hometown: Sharon, MA
Undergraduate College/University: Tufts University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: distance running, watercolor painting, hiking

Tyler Cholankeril, MD

Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: George Washington University
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Hobbies/Interests: indoor planting, SolidCore/pilates, turtle aquarium and freshwater fish enthusiast

Ashley Eng, MD

Hometown: Randolph, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Rutgers NJMS

Hobbies/Interests: physical fitness, baking, traveling

Duncan Holmes, MD

Hometown: Ashland, KY
Undergraduate College/University: Rice University
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: birdwatching, board games, sewing

Ivana Nikodijevic, MD

Hometown: Madison, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers NJMS

Hobbies/Interests: yoga, reading, traveling

Imania Powers, MD

Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate College/University: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: fragrances, fashion/runway modeling

Danielle Rinaldi, MD
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Boston College
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: sports, coffee, hiking

PGY1

Emily Alpert, MD
Hometown: Short Hills, NJ/Lima, Peru
Undergraduate College/University: Washington University
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Hobbies/Interests: knitting/crocheting, mat pilates, Latin social dancing

Wooyon Choi, MD
Hometown: Dumont, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Georgetown University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: ice skating, learning Spanish, discovering new ice cream shops/flavors

Samantha Eng, MD
Hometown: Piscataway, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: dog training, swimming, crocheting

Angelica Fiuza, MD
Hometown: Kinnelon, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Northeastern University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: crocheting/knitting/sewing, sports/fitness, film photography

Christen Hillenbrand, MD
Hometown: Glen Ridge, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Boston College
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: crochet, trivia, thrifting/vinyl record collection

Ayana King, MD
Hometown: Woodbridge Township, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: crocheting, running, yoga/meditation

Marietta Kocher, MD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate College/University: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: baking, flute, exercise

Cathleen Macaroy, MD
Hometown: Bogota, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: event-planning, physical fitness, travel

Faith Martin, MD
Hometown: Oyster Bay, NY
Undergraduate College/University: College of Charleston
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: "Sunday dinner”, watching Formula One racing, reading

Leigh Plasil, MD
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: College of William and Mary
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: sharing joy through food, creative expression through art, antiquing and interior design

Anna Rezk, MD
Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Brown University
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Hobbies/Interests: home renovation projects, true crime podcasts, weight training

Wesley Sproul, MD
Hometown: Goshen, NY
Undergraduate College/University: CUNY – Hunter College
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: high peak hiker, performing arts, long-distance runner