Emergency Medicine Residency - Erie: Current Residents

Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Mustafa.ALJuboori@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Dark, strong and black where each sip cuts through the fatigue
Previous Lives: I went to Medical School back home in Iraq but unfortunately I had to start everything over here in the U.S. Bittersweet because I got to attend Mercyhurst University where I met my wife, was taught by exceptional professors and got to work at Saint Vincent Hospital as a Patient Care Technician for 6 years. I was a teacher, soccer player and a dissector before I became a doctor.
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: It was a natural decision for me because this hospital has a welcoming atmosphere, friendly environment, exceptional training and offered me my first job here in the U.S. before going to medical school. Saint Vincent Hospital is my second home!!
Favorite Spot in Erie: Romolos, Presque Isle and Frontier Park
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Enjoy Your Life by Dr. Areefy

Hometown: Pokhara, Nepal
Medical School: Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Email: Smriti.Devkota@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Black 
Previous Lives: Graduated, House Officer, Research Scholar
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: It feels homey. Near my family. Everyone is very supportive and helpful in all aspects.
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Ikigai (The Japanese secret to a long and happy life)

Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Medical School: Multan Medical & Dental College
Email: Ahsan.Khan@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: I am more of a tea person. However, it has to be on the stove for an appropriate amount of time with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Sugar with an accurate ratio of Milk and Water. Results = Heaven
Previous Lives: I was previously a Clinical Researcher.
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I had mixed feelings when I first drove to Erie for shadowing shifts. However, on my way back, I could not be happier to have taken the time to visit this awesome program. I felt part of the team and wholeheartedly welcomed. It was all great vibes. It was a no-brainer to have Saint Vincent as my top-ranked program. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: I love Erie's winding roads. It's an awesome city. 
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: "Interstellar" would be my favorite book if only I read as many books as I watch movies.

Hometown: Glide, Oregon
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Jacob.Maynes@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Strong and Black
Previous Lives: I worked at a fishing lodge in Iliamna, Alaska for 6 years.
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I rotated here as a student and everyone was very welcoming. It felt like home. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: Fishing at Avonia Beach or Walnut Creek 
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Marine Sniper

Hometown: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Baltazar.Osorio@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Black with Honey
Previous Lives: Fuel handler, Laboratory Technician, Chemical Officer, Physician Assistant
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: The 2023 EM Resident Seniors exuded such a great amount of confidence and knowledge that I knew this program would give me the tools I need to be a successful EM physician. To top it off, the EM staff (attending physicians, nurses and technicians) worked in unison to achieve the best possible patients' outcome, I realized I wanted to be part of this team. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle 
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: There is not another book but Tintinalli's at least for the next three years.

Hometown: Nepal
Medical School: Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine
Email: Purnima.Shakya@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Cold Coffee
Previous Lives: Mother, wife. I spent hours searching for my glasses in one of my past lives, only to realize they were already on. Today, I feel like I've just been born. 
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: The warm and welcoming environment. Faculty and staff are incredibly supportive and encouraging. As an emergency medicine resident, I am thrilled to be part of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital and thrive in this nurturing community. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle 
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Balancing Tintinalli's with bedtime kid's stories

Hometown: East Canton, OH
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Emily.Bosler@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Sweet vanilla cream cold brew with extra cream
Previous Lives: 4-H kid, chemistry lab assistant, pharmacy tech
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I did my core rotations here as a medical student and really enjoyed my experiences. It felt like a second home and everyone was super welcoming, so it just felt natural to stay for residency!
Favorite Spot in Erie: Purrista or trivia at Altered State
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Moonstruck

Hometown: Bristolville, OH
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Alexander.Callow@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Black - sometimes mixed with different types of honey!
Previous Lives: I grew up working on a farm in northeastern Ohio. I was also an ED scribe for 3 years and a cardiology research assistant.
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: As I've gotten older, family has become more important to me. Saint Vincent gave me the chance for a great education, small cohort with focused teaching, and the benefit of being close to my family. I also enjoy the fact that we are one of the only residency programs here, which gives us the chance to do a wide variety of procedures!
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle, Room 33, Round 1 Arcade
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

Hometown: Willoughby, OH
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Ronith.Chakraborty@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Cortadito or cafe con leche
Previous Lives: I use to live in the world of research - first biochemistry, then adult and pediatric nephrology.
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: The high-volume ED and newer faculty, but what stood out most was the unique patient population and the culture of supportive autonomy. The faculty and staff are deeply invested in our growth, creating an environment where we're entrusted to take ownership while being guided to become the best versions of ourselves. Each shift challenges me and builds my confidence.
Favorite Spot in Erie: Herb & Honey Bakery and Presque Isle State Park
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Batman: Ego by Darwyn Cooke

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Emily.Frack@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Vanilla iced latte
Previous Lives: Lifeguard, Medical Coder
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: All the people in the ED are so genuine. It is such a supportive environment to work in, and everyone wants you to succeed and do well and cares about your well-being!
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle walking my Frenchie on the beach!
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Hometown: Richwood/Warsaw, OH
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Claire.Helmick@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: I normally only drink water, but if you see me drinking coffee; 1. it's a bad day and 2. cold brew with a protein shake.
Previous Lives: Floral designer, bartender, cattle farmer, patient care tech
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: Dr. Carlson was very genuine and truly cares about the experience of all residents!
Favorite Spot in Erie: The Freezerie, Millers Greenhouse, Presque Isle sunsets
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Anything by Kristin Hannah, but specifically "The Nightingale"

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Email: Noman.Khurshid@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: I mix my coffee with my tea
Previous Lives: Medical officer, Teacher
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I had heard great things about the Program, especially regarding the faculty who help train you and grow as an EM physician. The nourshing environment Saint Vincent had to offer was the perfect way to start my medical career in the USA. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: Any place with good food and the Bayfront area.
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: The Kite Runner

Hometown: Bedford, NH
Medical School: American University of Integrative Science
Email: Zachary.Anderson@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Iced coffee with almond milk
Previous Lives: EMT and Hospital Volunteer
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I chose Saint Vincent because of its supportive and knowledgeable faculty. Every faculty member has a genuine interest in helping residents grow and develop the skills needed to become the best physicians they can be.
Favorite Spot in Erie: Ember + Forge
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

Hometown: Eugene, OR
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Email: Kathryn.Cataldo@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Monster-shaped
Previous Lives: Athlete, Cook, Tutor, Surgical Resident
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: I chose Saint Vincent because of the culture. Residency is hard enough. Choose a place where people actually want to see you
succeed. 
Favorite Spot in Erie: Herb & Honey Bakery
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Medical School: Kansas City University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Andy.Chen@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Homemade Light Roast Americano
Previous Lives: Property Management/Real Estate
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: Community is representative of a smaller town that I grew up in Missouri before I moved to Saint Louis. The class size is also smaller which helps individualize the way you learn. Finally, not many competing residencies here so there is practically no competition on procedures.
Favorite Spot in Erie: Pineapple Eddies for Caribbean Food, Round 1 for Arcade Games
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: The Nomad Cocktail Book

Hometown: Atlanta, GA/ Prague, Czech Republic
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee Georgia Campus
Email: Elishka.Holmquist@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: In the form of Redbull
Previous Lives: I used to work night shifts as a paramedic for Grady
EMS in Atlanta, even throughout medical school! I obtained post-licensure
training for their pre-hospital blood program where we administered whole blood
products to patients with severe penetrating and blunt traumatic injuries in
the field. I also had gigs in a laboratory where I did neurosurgery on rats,
painting photorealistic animal portraits and as an ordained minister. 
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: The program here includes EMS experiences and provides avenues for prehospital physician licensure which is very important to me. Many of the faculty used to work in EMS as well.
Favorite Spot in Erie: The Devil's Backbone in Wintergreen Gorge. Also, anywhere that a metal band is playing. 
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: Dinotopia by James Gurney

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email: Jarron.Stafford@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Black or with a little creamer
Previous Lives: Military service, ED scribe
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: The people and the training opportunities. We have a very supportive team in the ED and having FM & EM as the only programs
means we get a lot of hands-on training.
Favorite Spot in Erie: Presque Isle! It is a wonderful place to walk, bike, or relax down by the water.
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: My last fictional read was Grombrindal: Chronicles of the Wanderer. I typically enjoy high fantasy settings, especially the Warhammer universe(s).

Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario
Medical School: Kansas City University
Email: Jenna.Watts@ahn.org
How do you like your coffee: Cortado or Salted Honey Lattee from Bright Pours Cafe
Pervious Lives: Server, 3D-printed prosthetics, golfer
Reason for choosing Saint Vincent: Very supportive environment and it's one of the only residency programs at the hospital so you get the opportunity to do and see alot without opposition!
Favorite Spot in Erie: Bar Ronin, Frank's Farm Market, and Presque Isle
Favorite Book besides Tintinalli: I'm more of a movie/TV gal!