In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we highlight Rose Martin, MD, a third-year categorical Internal Medicine Resident. Here, Dr. Martin describes her clinical and research interests, what makes UMass Chan a great place for residency, and her various favorite hobbies! 

Hometown?  
Glastonbury, CT 

What are your clinical and research interests? 
I have a broad range of clinical interests and plan to pursue Hospital Medicine. As far as research goes, I am interested in gun violence prevention/firearm suicide prevention and public health policy. I’m also interested in quality improvement efforts toward equitable care for patients with sickle cell disease. 

What makes UMass Chan a great place for your residency?  
The diverse patient population, range of complex disease processes, strong educators, and collegiality. UMass has a skilled and compassionate workforce, and they help make work fun and even more meaningful! 

Favorite hobbies?  
I love pickleball, cross-country skiing, true crime documentaries, memoirs, and various fun but short-lived craft phases. 

Favorite thing to do in Worcester/Worcester area?  
Going to the New England Botanical Garden, finding live music, and trying new restaurants!