Third Years
Third year residents focus on leading resuscitations, teaching medical students, and spend the entire year in the ED with some time spent at our local community sites. There's also time for electives built into your third year to explore other interests within the scope of Emergency Medicine.
Colleen Bannigan, DO (she/her)
Hometown? Herndon, VA
Undergrad & Major? Virginia Tech - Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise
Med School? VCOM - Virginia
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Watch trash TV or golf
Favorite movie/tv show? Remember the Titans
Favorite place to travel? South Africa
Favorite food? Chicken Fajitas
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? CIA
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Eliza Thornberry
Favorite ice cream toppings? Hot fudge or gummy worms
Random fact? I got voted Biggest Klutz for my high school superlative.
Favorite Western MA activity? Just moved up here, so still getting to know the area but super excited for ski season!
Favorite thing about Baystate? The people - my co-residents are awesome and very supportive leadership and attendings!
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Turkey Sandwich, I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten one almost every day of my life.
Dean Cataldo, DO (he/him)
Hometown? Newbury, MA
Undergrad & Major? Kinesiology, UMass Amherst
Med School? UNECOM
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Get outside or cook - if the weather isn’t cooperating
Favorite movie/tv show? Tombstone
Favorite place to travel? The beach
Favorite food? Pad Thai
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Own a coffee shop or carpentry (maybe both?)
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Bugs Bunny
Favorite ice cream toppings? Melted Peanut Butter
Random fact? I waited on David Spade at a restaurant.
Favorite Western MA activity? Hike and explore new restaurants
Favorite thing about Baystate? The culture & the acuity
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Ambulance - instant tactical vehicle
Colton Conrad, MD (he/him)
Hometown? Boone, NC
Undergrad & Major? East Tennessee State University - Biology/ Biochemistry
Med School? University of Massachusetts
Favorite thing to do in your free time? I love video games. My favorite console is the Xbox 360!
Favorite movie/tv show? The Office (obviously)
Favorite place to travel? Back home to NC. My family is still there.
Favorite food? Barbecue
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? If I wasn’t in medicine, I would have found a lot of fulfillment in working in the renewable energy sector. I also considered a career in the military.
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Patrick Star. I love to eat and am a loyal friend.
Favorite ice cream toppings? Whipped cream is a must for milkshakes
Random fact? I have a cat who only has nine teeth.
Favorite Western MA activity? I love to play outside. The mountains are quaint and beautiful here!
Favorite thing about Baystate? The culture of learning, teaching, and family.
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? I’d take Wook so he could protect me.
Laura Director, MD (she/her)
Hometown? Portland, ME
Undergrad & Major? Bates College, Biochemistry
Med School? University of Vermont
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Bike, ski, lift things, hang with my BF and our dog, watch sports, kayak, go to Maine. Basically anything outside.
Favorite movie/tv show? Jurassic park, Arrested Development, Friday Night Lights
Favorite place to travel? Downeast Maine
Favorite food? Cheddar cheese
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Probably just ski.
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Elsa. She’s a badass snow queen with great hair, enough said.
Favorite ice cream toppings? Rainbow sprinkles
Random fact? I don’t like dolphins
Favorite Western MA activity? Be outside
Favorite thing about Baystate? I can’t pick just one!
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Scott Weingart. No explanation needed
Julianne Earle, DO (she/her)
Hometown? Fall River, MA
Undergrad & Major? Biology major, Spanish minor at Stonehill College
Med School? NYIT-COM
Favorite thing to do in your free time? One of my favorite things to do is cook, but also love to do DIY/home improvement
Favorite movie/tv show? Favorite movie is definitely Titanic (corny, I know, but I've loved it since I was 5 years old). Favorite TV show is either Jane the Virgin or One Day at a Time, Friday Night Lights
Favorite place to travel? ANYWHERE. Domestic, International, wherever. I love seeing new places. Anywhere with a beach is usually my preference
Favorite food? Anything that tastes good.. your girl isn't picky! But big fan of Portuguese, Mexican, and Indian food.
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? I'd probably either be a teacher or be selling hot dogs on a beach. Or both. Hot dogs and the ocean are just a great combo
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Wonder Woman honey, no question there
Favorite ice cream toppings? Melted nutella and peanut butter
Random fact? I eat a Klondike by peeling all the chocolate off to eat it first, then I eat the vanilla ice cream after that
Favorite Western MA activity? TJ's Burritos.. Also everything fall related because it's my favorite season. And my current favorite thing is the farmer's market I found just down the road from where I live
Favorite thing about Baystate? I am constantly so impressed by the genuine kindness and support from everyone here. It's so inspiring and makes me feel so accepted and part of the team. It's truly rare to find a workplace that cares so much about you and your wellbeing outside of medicine, and to have coworkers that are genuinely interested in knowing your family/upbringing and what makes you, you. I feel so lucky to be here every day.
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Definitely the whole code cart... Enough drugs and tools to fight off any zombie!
Teana Gravel, DO (she/her)
Hometown? Attleboro, MA
Undergrad & Major? UMass Amherst, Neuropsychology
Med School? NYTICOM
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Cuddle with my dogs
Favorite movie/tv show? The Office
Favorite place to travel? Dominican Republic
Favorite food? Mac and cheese
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Therapist or social worker
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Scooby Doo
Favorite ice cream toppings? Reese’s
Random fact? I’m the first healthcare worker of any kind in my family (including extended family)
Favorite Western MA activity? Find different ways to enjoy the outdoors
Favorite thing about Baystate? The awesome people
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Ketamine because I might as well try it if I’m going to die
Geo Koutouzis, DO (she/her)
Hometown? Bolton, CT
Undergrad & Major? UConn- Human Health & Multiculturalism
Med School? VCOM- Virginia
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Drink iced coffee and browse antique shops… preferably at the same time.
Favorite movie/tv show? The DaVinci Code/ Outlander
Favorite place to travel? Rhodes, Greece
Favorite food? Any combination of cheese and potatoes… accompanied by iced coffee
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Probably Medical/Macabre Historian
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Shego from Kim Possible
Favorite ice cream toppings? Real hot fudge… or a shot of espresso
Random fact? I’m the worst New Englander of all time… I’ve never skied, snowboarded, or camped outside.
Favorite Western MA activity? Go to the big E! And really anything fall/Halloween related.
Favorite thing about Baystate? The people of course! The atmosphere is so conducive to learning and growing as a person. And being close to family.
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Everyone might agree that the snack safe is precious cargo.
Kelsie Mitchell, DO (she/her)
Hometown? West Newbury, MA
Undergrad & Major? UMass Amherst, Public Health
Med School? UNECOM
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Buy more books than I have time to read, trying and (failing) at cooking, keeping my plants alive
Favorite movie/tv show? The Princess Bride
Favorite place to travel? My family's camp up in Maine
Favorite food? Cheese! All the cheese! (except blue because ew)
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Ob/Gyn (almost did, but then...well Baystate EM)
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Alice in Wonderland
Favorite ice cream toppings? Rainbow sprinkles
Random fact? I made wine in California before med school
Favorite Western MA activity? Hitting up farmers' markets and getting outside
Favorite thing about Baystate? The people! 1,000% no question
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Coffee...gotta stay alert
Alyssa Muchisky, MD (she/her)
Hometown? Eynon, PA
Undergrad & Major? University of Scranton, Biology
Med School? Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Favorite thing to do in your free time? netflix, read, hike (or anything outside), travel, online shopping
Favorite movie/tv show? 90 Day Fiance
Favorite place to travel? Edinburgh, Scotland
Favorite food? Nachos!
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? probably work for a nonprofit
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? squidward lol
Favorite ice cream toppings? rainbow sprinkles
Random fact? I got kicked out of McDonalds once when I was little because I accidentally squirted ketchup in some kid's eye
Favorite Western MA activity? hiking
Favorite thing about Baystate? the people are SO nice!!!
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? pyxis- definitely going to need meds at some point
Caleb Noone, MD (he/him)
Hometown? Lyman, ME
Undergrad & Major? UMass - Amherst, Sports Management
Med School? UMass Med
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Trail run and dance parties with my 4 yo daughter!
Favorite movie/tv show? Movie - Forrest Gump, TV - It's Always Sunny
Favorite place to travel? Grayton Beach, FL
Favorite food? Lobster or BBQ
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Park Ranger
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Baymax
Favorite ice cream toppings? Cookie dough and brownie
Random fact? I went noodling for catfish when I lived in Arkansas
Favorite Western MA activity? Run and swim at Chesterfield Gorge
Favorite thing about Baystate? How supportive everyone is and the focus on wellness!
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Ultrasound gel - can't bite what they can't catch
Emily Norman, MD (she/her)
Hometown? Amherst, MA
Undergrad & Major? Vassar College, Biology
Med School? Dartmouth
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Read a good novel somewhere outside
Favorite movie/tv show? New Girl
Favorite place to travel? Cape Cod or anywhere I haven’t been before
Favorite food? Mac & Cheese
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Florist or start a dog rescue
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Elastigirl
Favorite ice cream toppings? Reese’s
Random fact? My dad and sister are both nurses at Baystate!
Favorite Western MA activity? Bike to all the fun breweries
Favorite thing about Baystate? The people
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Epinephrine
Sahil Pandya, MD (he/him)
Hometown? Allentown, PA
Undergrad & Major? Muhlenberg College - Neuroscience
Med School? Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Outdoors activities, lifting, having anxiety watching the Steelers play on Sunday afternoons
Favorite movie/tv show? Game of Thrones
Favorite place to travel? Zion National Park
Favorite food? Tacos
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Chef
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Scooby Doo
Favorite ice cream toppings? Cheesecake Crumbles
Random fact? I can solve the Rubik's Cube in under 1 minute
Favorite Western MA activity? Hiking and breweries
Favorite thing about Baystate? The family-like atmosphere not only between residents, but between residents and faculty/administration
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Ketamine...because why not ketamine?
Mike Penna, DO (he/him)
Hometown? Pittsfield, MA
Undergrad & Major? Providence College - Psychology
Med School? LECOM
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Grill
Favorite movie/tv show? Grill
Favorite place to travel? Banff
Favorite food? Pizza
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Attend pizza school in Naples and then open a restaurant
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Bane
Favorite ice cream toppings? Gummy Bears
Random fact? Bananas are actually berries
Favorite Western MA activity? Hike
Favorite thing about Baystate? Big city ED without the big city
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Colton Conrad - he has been training for this moment his entire life and he will be ready
Maleesa Santos, MD (she/her)
Hometown? Colonie, NY
Undergrad & Major? Eastern Nazarene College: biology with a math minor
Med School? University of Massachusetts Medical School
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Golf, run, play soccer, read, crochet, watch reality tv
Favorite movie/tv show? Greys anatomy
Favorite place to travel? Portugal or Cape Cod
Favorite food? Burgers! With all the topping, and French fries
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Paramedic or full time dog walker
Favorite ice cream toppings? Rainbow sprinkles
Random fact? My mom and I have run over 20 half marathons together
Favorite Western MA activity? Hiking, visiting breweries and different restaurants
Favorite thing about Baystate? Grilled cheese from Atwater’s! And that everyone I’ve met here feels like family.
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? An IV pole because it’s a dual sided weapon and can hold the rest of my gear in the meantime.
Emily Schaffer, DO (she/her)
Hometown? Litchfield, NH
Undergrad & Major? University of Oregon, Double major in Biology and Human physiology, minor in chemistry
Med School? University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Crafting and home renovation
Favorite movie/tv show? Rick and Morty
Favorite place to travel? Lake Winnipesaukee
Favorite food? Tuna with extra yellow mustard, pickles, and banana peppers
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? House Flipping
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls
Favorite ice cream toppings? None, soft serve twist is life
Random fact? I build tiny tables and chairs for squirrels to eat from (it works!)
Favorite Western MA activity? Swim, explore, sleep on my co-residents couches
Favorite thing about Baystate? The people!!!
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Candy safe because snacks
Bes Young, MD (she/her)
Hometown? Tewksbury, NJ
Undergrad & Major? Amherst College, Art and the History of Art
Med School? UC San Francisco
Favorite thing to do in your free time? Hanging with my cat (Winifred), woodworking, gardening, cooking, sleeping, hanging with friends, watching reality tv
Favorite movie/tv show? Anything reality, anything funny
Favorite place to travel? Istanbul
Favorite food? Okonomiyaki
If you weren't an EM physician, what would you do? Make documentaries!
What super hero or cartoon character would you be? Rip Van Winkle
Favorite ice cream toppings? I like my ice cream straight from the carton
Random fact? I taught in the UC Berkeley Rhetoric and History of Art Departments to help pay my way through med school
Favorite Western MA activity? Going to the Montague Book Mill
Favorite thing about Baystate? People’s senses of humor
What one thing would you take from the ED in a zombie apocalypse? Someone who runs slighter slower than I do
Travel Time
We love to explore the world and even through the pandemic we have continued to play all over the world
And now one of last years 2nd years who added the latest member of the residency