Tatyana Koustov, MD

Post Graduate Year 1

Biography

Hometown: Beverly, MA

Undergraduate Institution: George Washington University, Washington D.C.

Future Plans: My main interests within surgery are colorectal and surgical oncology. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my family, including our goldendoodle and labradoodle, watching all Boston sports, crafting, reading, and fitting in a Peloton ride with Cody Rigsby when I can. 

Why UMASS?: I was drawn to UMass because of its strong clinical training, supportive culture, and broad exposure to diverse pathology and patient populations. I am also happy to be closer to home and family, having grown up in both Beverly and Boston, MA. UMass felt like the kind of place where I would be challenged, well-supported, and able to grow into a skilled and compassionate surgeon. 

Favorite thing to do in Worcester: I haven’t spent much time in Worcester, but I’m excited to check out the restaurant scene, coffee shops, catch some games at Polar Park, and get to know the area better during residency! 

Recent abstracts, posters, or publications:

Koutsouras GW, Koustov T, Zyck S, Krishnamurthy S. Pathophysiologic mechanisms and strategies for the treatment of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity. Childs Nerv Syst. 2022 Mar;38(3), 511-520.  https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/34981170/

Hanggodo S, Klufas T, Koustov T, Zhou AE, Weston G, Grant-Kels JM, Ethical responsibilities and implications of unpaid research years of dermatology residency applicants, J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2024.12.037. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/39814082/

Hanggodo S, Koustov T, Sharp K, Grant-Kels JM. Ethical implications of AI-written personal statements in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.03.030. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/40107505/

Koustov T, Hanggodo S, Sharp K, Grant-Kels JM, The Ethical Responsibilities and Implications of Reviewing Dermatology Residency Applicants Holistically, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2025), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2025.06.016.