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Meet Our Residents (2024-2025)


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		Annaerolande Charles, MD graduated from Ross University. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University where she earned a M.S. in Healthcare Administration. Annaerolande also obtained a B.A. in Biology and a B.S. in Neuroscience & Behavior from Florida Atlantic University. She is a Haitian native that currently resides in Maryland and has been working as a Virtual Medical Scribe. She is especially passionate about community outreach having enrolled in a community medicine elective that provided free healthcare to the homeless and underserved. Annarolande additionally completed a global health elective in Uganda. Finally, she used her background as a dance choreographer to develop her patience and organizational skills in order to teach children with Autism and behavioral challenges.

		John Foley, MD, is a graduate of Tufts University College of Medicine and is from Natick, MA. He earned his dual BA from Vanderbilt University in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Spanish Literature and Language. He is fluent in Spanish and has been working as a Medical Interpreter. In medical school, John partnered with a community health organization to lead medical missions in Lima, Peru. He enjoys outdoor activities and sports such as running, hiking, kayaking, and swimming. He also paints both acrylic and oil paintings that he sells online and in various galleries in the greater Boston area.

		Arianna Gray, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Arianna graduated from Hampton University with a M.M.S. in Medical Science and UMass Amherst with a B.S. in Biology. A Jamaican native born and raised in Worcester, MA, Arianna is presently a PCOM Research Assistant for the Biomedical Science Department. She has a commitment to provide quality compassionate care to the underserved. Arianna was drawn to join the Teach for America and AmeriCorps program as a science teacher due to the mission of aiding the underserved community. She is a long-standing volunteer of the Salvation Army in various capacities. Gardening is one of her passions which she enjoys sharing with her family. One of her favorite things in gardening is to tend to her homegrown cucumbers.


		Angie Ossa, MD graduated from Ross University. She obtained a BS in Science Technology & Mathematics from Kean University. Angie currently resides in New Jersey and has a background as an Anatomy Teaching Assistant and EMT. She was selected to speak at the National Hispanic Medical Association and was instrumental in getting the community to understand the importance of managing chronic comorbidities and medication compliance. Angie participated in a global health elective in African underserved communities. She grew up servicing her community through Be the Change, a program that focuses on feeding the homeless, restoring houses, and re-beautifying abandoned community parks. While in medical school, Angie also continued to provide free healthcare to the homeless.

		Peggie Mendoza Robles, MD graduated from Universidad de San Martin de Porres Facultad de Medicina Humana in Peru. Peggie is currently a Research Fellow for the Global Lumen and Lumen Foundation and is an active member of the American Medical Association. She resides in Maryland and has a background as a Medical Assistant. Peggie was an ongoing participant of the Peruvian Embassy Health Campaign and provided education regarding the importance of Preventative Medicine. She serves as a Spanish-English Interpreter for Catholic Charities Medical Clinic in Washington, DC. Her passion for primary care medicine began while observing her father, a physician, provide care out of their family home.


		Annamaria Muwonge, MD graduated from Makerere University School of Medicine in Uganda. She was a practicing medical doctor in Uganda from 2017-2020 before relocating to the United States. Additionally, she has a background as a nursing aide and math tutor. Annamaria currently lives in Leominster. She was involved in Student Leadership, elected as Community Based Education and Research Service student leader. In that role, she worked closely with Ugandan district and community leaders as a diagnostician and to also educate people on a multitude of topics, including HIV, AIDS and malaria prevention. Since 2022, Annamaria has volunteered for Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital as a direct support to the patients. She has overcome many obstacles to get to where she is today and feels ready to fight for her dream of practicing Family Medicine.

		Lia Priela, MD graduated in July 2020 from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. A native Filipino, Lia’s desire to train in the United States was fueled after the completion of a medical externship in Tacoma, WA. It was there that she developed a special interest in addiction medicine, having served the healthcare needs of patients at a family and addiction clinic. Prior to residency, Lia served as a General Physician in the Philippines. Practicing medicine in a Filipino hospital with limited resources, Lia honed her ability to manage patients using a cost-conscious approach without compromising the quality of care. Additionally, Lia became a Jump Rope Enthusiast during the height of the pandemic in order to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. It transformed into a passion, instilled the value of perseverance, and served as a positive outlet during a challenging period.
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		Rosanna Gessel- Larson, MD, Class Representative, is from Newton, MA. She graduated from UMass Chan Medical School and earned her BA in English & American Literature from New York University College of Arts and Sciences. Rosanna is passionate about promoting empathy, connection, and resilience among her peers through the humanities. She is also committed to improving her own knowledge as well as others about LGBTQIA+ care. She loves reading, travelling internationally as well as exploring locally. Even more exciting, Rosanna ran the 2023 Boston Marathon!

		Kyle Hofer, DO is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kyle grew up local in Fitchburg, MA and earned his BS in Biology & Chemistry from Fitchburg State University. Kyle has shown a deep passion for community medicine and participated in many research projects. He got into miniature painting in medical school and has since gotten quite good at it which helped him bond with the Fitchburg community during a contest where he won 3rd place. Kyle also loves reading, weightlifting, meditation, and is involved in a darts league.


		Srijesa Khasnabish, DO is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Growing up in Lexington, MA, Srijesa earned a BA in Neuroscience from Boston University and worked as a Research Assistant for both BU and Brigham & Women’s. She is someone who cares deeply about the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical community. Srijesa enjoys blogging, experimenting with new recipes, photography and singing. She is also involved in Orange Theory High Intensity Interval Training as well as yoga.


		Venkata “Sai Sri” Penumetcha, MD is a graduate of the Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences. Since graduating, she has completed both Inpatient and Outpatient experience in the U.S. Sai Sri has demonstrated to be a driven individual who is passionate about serving the community by her involvement in organizing and leading blood and rural health wellness camps. In her free time, hiking is one of her favorite pastimes as it allows for her unwind and re-energize. She also enjoys kayaking with her family, reading, as well as cooking and baking various cuisines.
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		Emily Barr, MD graduated from Ross University and earned her BA in Biology: Neuroscience Concentration from Colby College, in Waterville, ME. A native of Wellesley, MA, Emily grew up in Lyme, NH. She has been working as a medical assistant since graduating medical school and is fluent in Spanish. Emily believes the key to a successful collaboration is enthusiasm. She stated: “Enthusiasm sparks cooperation and shared sense of purpose. The more spirit and zeal I can bring to the group the more likely we will succeed."


		Florian Craan, MD graduated from Ross University and earned his BA in Psychology from Duke University. Florian is from Port-au-Prince, Haiti and currently lives in Medford, MA. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and French Creole and has experience as a formal interpreter.Florian discovered the martial art of Aikido at 15 years old. He continues to study, attracted to the central philosophy of the discipline, which is not only focused on self-defense, but includes a strong emphasis on protecting an attacker from hurting themselves – like in medicine, he believes, it “espouses the ethical principle of non-maleficence.


		Vishwa Patel MD, Chief Resident, started yoga as an activity to initially relax but it has since become a lifestyle. She is also passionate about gardening - after starting with a few vegetables and herbs, she now has over 40 different plants!ishwa Patel, MD graduated from St. George’s University. She earned her BS in Public Health Services and Biochemistry from UMass Amherst. Vishwa grew up in Windham, NH and is fluent in Gujarati. She is certified in Point of Care Ultrasound, Harvard Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19, as well as Infection Control and Barrier Precautions.Vishwa started yoga as an activity to initially relax but it has since become a lifestyle. She is also passionate about gardening - after starting with a few vegetables and herbs, she now has over 40 different plants!


		Karin Darakananda, DO, Chief Resident, graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her BA in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College. Karin is from San Francisco, CA and she maintains work-life balance through a long-term dedication to her taiko (traditional Japanese drumming) group, Shindaiko. Shindaiko is a semi-professional contemporary group based in Concord, MA that performs at events across New England including Outside the Box Boston and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.


		Varun Vadlapatla, DO graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University. Varun grew up in Lawrence, MA and has worked as a Chief Medical Scribe. Varun is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and New England Patriots. His love for sports led to an interest in advanced analytics, particularly Sabermetrics in baseball. Varun finds the practice of using empirical data to derive value in player performance to be fascinating. In his spare time, he also enjoys playing chess.

Meet Our Residents (2024-2025)

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