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Adel was born and raised in Massachusetts. She attended Stanford University, majoring in Biology. After taking a community health advocacy course her senior year, she delved deep into social determinants of health and dreamed of primary care as a career. Upon graduating from college, Adel worked as a research coordinator in the rheumatology department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston for three years. Adel then attended medical school at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in southeastern Michigan. At OUWB, she was president of her school’s Student National Medical Association. She also learned about the wonderful world of med-peds, and found it to be the perfect fit for her! Throughout her life, Adel has been dedicated to her Eritrean community in Boston. She is passionate about improving diversity in medicine and recruiting those who identify as underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to the field. Adel is excited to continue fulfilling her passions at UMass Med-Peds!

Sam grew up in Middleton on the north shore of Massachusetts. She attended college at The Ohio State University where she studied biology and Spanish (as well as college football). After graduating, she worked with a Med-Peds-trained primary care physician as a scribe at a Cambridge Health Alliance clinic in Everett, MA. She went on to attend medical school at UMass Chan and loved it here so much that she wanted to stay for residency! During medical school, Sam was a leader of a free medical clinic and an elective course on Substance Use Disorders. She was involved in several qualitative research projects on Opioid Use Disorder. Sam also participated in the pediatrics Sidekicks student group where she was paired with a pediatric patient with a serious illness, serving a supportive nonclinical role for the patient and her family as she underwent treatment. Throughout medical school she learned about how challenging transitions of care can be for many patients with chronic diseases, and she hopes to play a role in easing these transitions with strong training in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Her career interests include cardiology, addiction medicine, and transitions of care. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys cooking, snowshoeing, traveling, listening to 60s/70s music, exercising, and cheering on the OSU Buckeyes.

Emily grew up in Thompson, Connecticut. She attended the University of Connecticut (go Huskies!) where she majored in allied health sciences with a minor in molecular cell biology. Her interest in pediatrics began while at UConn with her involvement in HuskyTHON, an eighteen hour dance marathon that fundraised for the local children’s hospital. After graduating, Emily worked for two years at UMass Chan as a clinical research coordinator within the cardiovascular medicine department. She then decided to try out the Midwest life and attended Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa for medical school. While in school, she was a member of the executive board for the pediatric interest group and had a passion for mentoring first generation college students like herself. Although Emily enjoyed her time in Iowa, she ultimately missed home and knew UMass Chan was her perfect fit for pediatrics training! She is still unsure what she wants to be when she grows up, but has clinical interests in critical care medicine and emergency medicine. In her free time, Emily enjoys going on adventures with her cute pup, Nova, and her partner Tyler. She is also an avid Boston sports fan, Peloton enthusiast, amateur cheesemonger, and romcom book reader.

David was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He pursued medical school training at Tecnologico de Monterrey in northern Mexico. During his clerkships, he was exposed to the healthcare system in the United States and reaffirmed his aspiration to pursue residency training here. After earning his medical degree, David returned to his home country, where he dedicated his skills to work as a physician in an underserved community. He then worked for two years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, conducting clinical research in celiac disease. Since an early age, David has been passionate about working with children. His involvement in numerous volunteer activities in his home country solidified this desire to dedicate his life to serving others, especially the youngest humans. He firmly believes that the long-lasting change this world needs begins with providing children with a healthy start in life. That led him and his sister to work on establishing a village for orphaned children in Honduras, a project he describes as “his life’s mission”. Outside of his clinical duties, David loves traveling and learning new languages. He cherishes spending quality time with his wife and their awesome dog (Gigi), and he is always willing to try out local restaurants.

Kate grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania before moving to Massachusetts to attend Tufts University for her undergraduate degree. She double majored in biology and child development, which brought her to the conclusion that pediatrics would be a perfect fit. While at Tufts, she also participated in GlobeMed and enjoyed making audiences laugh as a member of Major: Undecided Sketch Comedy. After graduating, Kate worked in a residential psychiatric facility for patients with eating disorders before working in clinical oncology research at Mass General. Though sad to leave Massachusetts, she was thrilled to attend medical school at Albany Medical College, where she enjoyed leading exam review sessions, teaching cooking classes for kids, and co-founding an ultrasound club. She has a particular interest in primary care. Outside of the hospital, you are likely to find Kate reading a book, spending time with loved ones, or trying to find the best local pizza.

Zach Linneman completed his undergraduate medical education at the University of Minnesota, where he was awarded an ASTMH Ben Kean fellowship to continue research and clinical projects in childhood malnutrition in Africa and Asia. He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and stayed to study Chinese Language & Literature at Washington University after classical Chinese training at a Jesuit boys’ school, St. Louis U. High. After working chiefly in Malawi and India, he was hired as a fundraising consultant for a mission school in the ghetto of North St. Louis City before returning to Wash U for a postbacc premed program, during which time he was chair of the STL Wash U Alumni Club. During application cycles, he undertook an internship in maternal and child health in Delhi and then worked in a private urgent care in Missouri. He is interested in traditional cuisine mastery, creative writing, and the occasional open mic night. He has a pet cat “P.W.” and enjoys hosting dinner parties.

Ty grew up in Watertown, Connecticut and shipped up to Boston where he attended MCPHS University and earned his bachelor’s in Premedical Studies. Upon graduation, he worked as a clinical assistant at Boston Children’s Hospital on their inpatient hematology/oncology unit. The following year, he began medical school in upstate NY at Albany Medical College. Here, he continued to foster his love for pediatrics. He volunteered with various local schools, where he tutored middle and high school students in a variety of subjects. He also developed a commitment to quality improvement and conducted research on the feeding habits and associated racial disparities of newborns in the NICU. He is passionate about medical education and is excited to teach medical students. Ty is looking forward to returning to Massachusetts and caring for the pediatric population served by UMass during his residency. Outside of the hospital, Ty is an avid sports fan and loves the Sox and Celtics. He is a competitor, and frequently travels to compete in softball tournaments across the Northeast. His ideal form of relaxation is listening to country music while checking out a new brewery with friends.

Opeyemi’s Journey began in Nigeria, where she completed high school and premedical education. Subsequently, she pursued her medical studies in Ukraine. After graduating from medical school, she returned to Nigeria for her medical internship before relocating with her family to South Africa. There, she participated in medical outreach programs, offering medical services to underserved individuals. Afterward, Opeyemi relocated to the United States and chose to actively participate in community development programs aimed at empowering young people. Her dedication to volunteering continued at the Mass General for Children Pediatric Global Health while completing her clinical rotations. Opeyemi's passion for children stems from her experiences babysitting her nephew, nieces, and other children within her community. Being the fifth of six children, caregiving came naturally to her. Over the past decade, she has devoted herself to supporting and mentoring teenagers, addressing their needs and concerns. Outside of Medicine, Opeyemi enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, dancing, and cooking Nigerian cuisine

Emily grew up in Summit, New Jersey where her interest in medicine was sparked as a member of the town EMS. She then moved to Massachusetts to attend Tufts University where she continued with campus EMS while studying biology and math. Her EMS experience highlighted the importance of social determinants of health and inspired a passion for advancing health equity. Emily is a double Jumbo and stayed at Tufts University for medical school where she fell in love with pediatrics during clinical rotations. During medical school Emily also enjoyed exploring Boston with family and friends, singing in the Longwood Chorus, and, her favorite accomplishment, marrying her best friend, Ben. Emily is excited to explore a new city, continue spending time with family and friends, and join the wonderful community of pediatricians at UMass!

Jesse grew up in Richmond, MA, and he attended Williams College, where he majored in biology. After graduation, he worked at a biotechnology start-up in Cambridge and then at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was a clinical research associate for breast and gynecologic oncology clinical trials. He also volunteered in the MGH proton therapy center and at the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program. He had the wonderful opportunity to attend UMass Chan Medical School, where he fell in love with pediatrics, teaching, mentoring, and medical humanities and storytelling. He is thrilled to be staying at UMass for his pediatrics residency. His clinical interests include adolescent medicine and pediatric emergency medicine, but he is excited to explore all the specialties that UMass pediatrics has to offer. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his partner, and trying new board games and video games with friends.

Duncan grew up between Boston and Worcester in Natick, MA. He graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Biology and an interest in pursuing a career in Biomedical Engineering. While at UMass, he kept himself busy between classes by being part of the club water polo and swim teams, intramural soccer, and Air Force ROTC program. Post-graduation, Duncan worked as an electrical/biomedical/simulation engineer at the Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program, helping to develop trainers and curriculum for simulations revolving around improving care and reducing anxiety in clinicians, pediatric patients, and their families. Inspired by his work at BCH, he transitioned from engineer to medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME, where he continued to volunteer with kids in the community through athletics, and re-affirmed his choice of a career in pediatric medicine. He has a special interest in sports medicine, using his skills in osteopathic manipulative medicine to help his patients return to the activities they love to do, and being involved in continuing education through medical simulation. Beyond work, he continues to play and be a referee for soccer, explore the Worcester food scene with his wife, and tries to not be bossed around by his two cats.

Shauna grew up locally in Medway Massachusetts. She fell in love with figure skating at a young age and had the opportunity to travel and compete as part of a synchronized skating team. She attended Boston College where she majored in biology, continued to skate as part of the Boston College Synchronized Skating Team, and teach lessons at a local rink. During the school year she worked at the Boston College Campus School where she found a passion in caring for children with intellectual disabilities and complex medical diagnoses, ultimately inspiring her to pursue Med-Peds. In the summer she worked at a summer day camp where she loved working with young children and spending time outdoors. She earned a masters in biomedical sciences from Tufts and then worked as a scribe prior to attending medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. During medical school Shauna had the opportunity to rotate in the Complex Care Clinic, a primary care clinic that cares for adults with childhood onset diseases where she reaffirmed her career goals to practice as a primary care provider for this unique population after residency. In her free time Shauna loves to be outdoors hiking or running, doing yoga, reading (or listening to audiobooks!), and baking. She is so excited to have couples matched and be coming back home to UMass!