Meet The Residents
PGY3
Rida
Hometown: Reston, VA
Undergraduate Degree and School: Biology B.S., comp data science minor - George Mason University
Podiatric Medical School: Temple University
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Reading, hiking, drawing, crochet, cats
Favorite Food: Bagels
Favorite Movie: Coraline
Why SVH: Great learning environment with encouraging attendings, great residents, and good balance between surgical cases, wound care, and clinic!
Jeesha
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Degree and School: Rhodes College, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Podiatric Medical School: Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Traveling, reading, hiking
Favorite Food: Anything Mexican
Favorite Movie: Legally Blond
Why SVH: I loved the atmosphere here when I externed as a student. I also believed being in Worcester, MA will provide me with a diverse patient population that can be of a benefit to my residency training for the next three years.
PGY2
Allison
Hometown: Cumberland, Rhode Island
Undergraduate Degree and School: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Florida Atlantic University
Podiatric Medical School: Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Reading, pilates, cooking & baking, watching F1 & NFL, hiking
Favorite Food: Tacos, kale salads, & avocado toast
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
Why SVH: Diversity of the patient population, encouraging and supportive attendings, and state of the art wound care center
Chandni
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate Degree and School: Loyola University Chicago, Biology and Political Science
Podiatric Medical School: Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Reading, yoga, crocheting, Bachelor franchise, spoiling my cat
Favorite Food: Ramen
Favorite Movie: Mama Mia
Why SVH: Diversity in cases and patient population and supportive learning environment
PGY1
Joseph
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Undergraduate Degree and School: BA in Anthropology from Tufts University in Medford, MA
Podiatric Medical School: Kent State University, College of Podiatric Medicine
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Travelling, listening to music, watching movies, gaming, hiking, playing soccer, playing ping-pong, playing billiards, working out, kayaking, snowmobiling, driving (being a car enthusiast), cooking, spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Movie: Rocky, Friday, Black panther (WAKANDA FOREVER)
Why SVH: Comprehensive surgical training, diverse clinical exposure, and a supportive learning environment. During my externship, I was impressed by the program's commitment to resident education, hands-on experience, and the emphasis on both professional and personal growth. The opportunity to work with a wide range of skilled, approachable attendings made it clear that this program would challenge me while also providing the guidance needed to thrive. I truly felt that St. Vincent was a place where I could grow into a confident, well-rounded podiatric physician. The residents are also very nice & personable and the view of the beautiful atrium every day is an icing on the cake.
Dimpi
Hometown: Glocester, Rhode Island
Undergraduate Degree and School: B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Podiatric Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Interests Outside of Podiatry: Reading, knitting, baking, TV shows
Favorite Food: Popcorn
Favorite Movie: Princess Diaries 2
Why SVH: The supportive attendings and residents were my primary reason. Finding a place that challenges, but also nurtures your passions is important.