Current Pediatric Residents

The pediatric residency housestaff is a collection of intellectually curious and socially diverse individuals. Their broad interests and academic pursuits have enabled them to circle the globe. Beyond their superb academic backgrounds, we believe our housestaff are some of the most engaging and personable individuals you could ever hope to work with.

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Patrick Arpin, DO, MS

Undergraduate Education: Boston College
Graduate school: Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical School: Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “Well hello there! I’m thrilled to be joining the CHaD family and moving to beautiful New Hampshire! Originally from Montana, college brought me to Boston where I spent several years after school working as an EMT and in cardiology clinical research at Tufts Medical Center. Medical school pulled me back out West to Rocky Vista University in Utah. My journey to pediatrics has been a little more non-traditional than most as I am currently completing a year in general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Seizing the opportunity for this rewarding career change, I cannot be more excited to begin my training at CHaD. From the wonderful impression on my recruitment day, to the academic excellence with an emphasis on individualized training opportunities, to the stunning mountainous environment of the Upper River Valley, CHaD is the perfect fit for me! I look forward to working closely with my colleagues and building strong relationships with my patients and their families. Fields of particular interest to me are cardiology, critical care, and emergency medicine. Outside of the hospital, you'll likely find me exploring the mountains in all seasons, whether it is hiking, skiing, or paddle boarding. A fun fact - I wear two pairs of socks when I play golf, just in case I get a hole-in-one!”

Sarah Chisholm, MD, MS

Undergraduate Education: Boston College
Graduate school: Georgetown University
Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I am looking forward to moving back to my childhood state and starting my training at CHaD! I chose CHaD because of its smaller program size allowing for more one-on-one mentorship, academic opportunities, impressive fellowship matches, and most importantly how I felt during my interview day. The residents and faculty already made me feel so supported and I can’t wait to be a part of CHaD community. In my spare time, I love to go on hikes, golf, and engage in outdoor activities as much as possible with family and friends. I am hoping to learn how to fly-fish! If the weather keeps me indoors, I like to be creative through art, woodworking, or music with my cats (Luna and Simba) by my side.”

Sheila Ip, DO

Undergraduate Education: University of Masschusetts Amherst
Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “Hello! I’m Sheila, originally from Wellesley, MA. As a lifelong northeasterner, I’m excited to stay close to home, but also to live in and explore the fun and beautiful upper valley! In consideration of a residency program, I wanted a small residency that could give me a myriad of educational opportunities and mentorships, all with the hopes of preparing me well for fellowship. I was also looking for a program where my preceptors and colleagues shared similar hobbies and interests— it’s important to know who you’ll be spending all your time with! When not in the hospital, you’ll probably find me on the slopes or in a meadow, basking in the sun after a long run or hike! Other hobbies include but are not limited to pizza making, eating churros, and planning fictional trips to faraway places.”

Kristin Kelly, MD, MS

Undergraduate Education: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Graduate School: Northwestern University
Medical School: University College Cork School of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “Hello everyone! I am excited to start working at CHaD after their sincere and welcoming interview day made them my obvious first choice. I was so impressed by the program’s numerous opportunities in research, global health, and advocacy. The program’s smaller size will allow me to obtain more hands-on practice as well as help me personalize my training goals to become a neonatologist (although, I’m keeping an open mind, since you never know what life has in store for you)! In my free time, I tend to be more of a homebody who enjoys reading, baking, and puzzles. I will also sew or knit occasionally to de-stress. When I’m up for an adventure, I love to travel and see new places. I have lived in four time zones, three countries, and two different states. That said, I have never been to New England, making me excited to explore this new area.”

Danielle Levine, MD

Undergraduate Education: Colby College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “Hi all! I am very excited to start my pediatric training at CHaD! Although originally from northwestern New Jersey, after spending my college and medical school years in Maine and Massachusetts, I am thrilled to be staying in New England for residency. I was looking for a smaller sized program with a close-knit supportive community where I would receive excellent, well-rounded training; with those characteristics and given the many academic opportunities available, CHaD seemed to be an ideal place to train! In addition, I can’t wait to live near my sister and watch my now almost one-year-old niece grow up! In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading and spending as much time outside as possible hiking or running. I am very excited to be joining the CHaD community and to start exploring the Upper Valley!”

Abigail Maciejewski, MD

Undergraduate Education: Duke University
Medical School: New York Medical College
Why I chose CHaD: “Hello, everyone! I am thrilled to be joining the Pediatrics team at CHaD. The main reasons I chose CHaD were the people, size, plethora of clinical and academic opportunities, and location. I can tell that the people at CHaD are compassionate, hard-working physicians who will inspire and motivate me to learn, grow, and provide optimal care to patients. The small size of the program, and close-knit community, mean I can form personal relationships with co-workers and faculty alike. CHaD is a tertiary care facility that will have a wide variety and diversity of cases to enhance clinical training. Its association with an academic institution also presents the possibility of involvement in research and QI projects. The location in the Upper Valley offers access to numerous outdoor activities in the area. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature, running, cycling, hiking, live music, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.”

Selen Senocak, MD, MS

Undergraduate Education: Brown University
Graduate school: Koc University, Istanbul Turkey
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Why I chose CHaD: “Hi everyone! I am so excited to start training to become a pediatrician at CHaD! I am part Turkish and grew up in Istanbul, Turkey, before coming to the US for college. This said, I spent most of my childhood summers visiting my grandmother who used to live right across the New Hampshire-Vermont border in Norwich, Vermont! Some of my fondest childhood memories are of visiting the Montshire Museum of Science, going for breakfast at Lou’s diner in Hanover and attending the Horizons day camp on Lake Fairlee. I am so excited to be returning to the beautiful Upper Valley! I chose CHaD because of the small residency size, familiar location, opportunity for rigorous outpatient training through the X+Y schedule, and the unique experience of training at a tertiary care center located in a rural setting. I was also so impressed by the residents, faculty and Program Director Dr. O’Dea and felt that everyone I met on my interview day was so genuine and excited about being in an academic environment and focusing on pediatrics. Outside the hospital, I look forward to working on fiction writing, continuing to develop my French language skills and learning new pieces on the piano!”

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Nigel Abraham, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University
Why I chose CHaD: “CHaD was my first choice because of its high board pass rates, excellent fellowship outcomes, prestige, location, global health and advocacy opportunities, and wonderful residents, faculty, and coordinator. I appreciate how the faculty create a friendly and nurturing environment while also holding the residents to a high academic standard. CHaD is the only tertiary care facility for children in New Hampshire, so the residents get hands on experience with a variety of pediatric pathologies and get to care for children from all socioeconomic statuses. I have a strong interest in medically underserved populations, and I was very impressed with the dedication and passion I saw from multiple faculty members and residents regarding advocacy especially for underserved patients. I also really like the emphasis on family-centered care. Pediatricians saved my life shortly after my birth, so I am very excited to begin pediatrics training and at such an amazing program.; In my free time I enjoy traveling, outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, ballroom dancing, playing video games, playing with my cat, and trying new foods. I’m looking forward to exploring all that the Upper Valley has to offer from the White Mountains to collegiate events at Dartmouth College.”

Anna Bauman, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Why I Chose CHaD: “Hi all! I am from Wausau, WI and have stayed in Wisconsin for all of my training thus far. My significant other matched into anesthesiology at Dartmouth and as a Midwesterners, we are so excited to see what East Coast life is all about! We chose Dartmouth because it fulfills both our professional and personal goals. It closely aligns with our medical school curriculum with an emphasis on rural medicine and community involvement and has the added benefit of robust academic opportunities. I am interested in PICU/PEM/Cardiology but am keeping an open mind. I love what the area has to offer in terms of opportunities to stay active. I love to run and Nordic ski so please reach out if you have any trail tips! I am also now only a few hours away from my brother, who is a PGY2 EM resident at Maine Med in Portland. I’ve visited Boston and ran the Maine Marathon, but have never been to New Hampshire. I play violin, mostly classical, and love to rollerblade, start puzzles but never finish them, and play pickleball. I will miss my family’s two mini golden doodles but am hoping to get my own in the next year. I am so excited to join the CHaD community.”

Jessica D'Annibale, DO

Undergraduate Education: Boston University
Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I Chose CHaD: “I am very excited to start my pediatric career at CHaD! I chose this program because I was able to see that the residents and faculty have a genuine, close-knit community. I was seeking a program that would support my academic learning goals while also allowing me to explore my interests as a pediatrician. Dartmouth’s individualized curriculum checked all these boxes for me. While I am not yet certain what I will pursue after residency, I am most interested in hospital medicine right now. I love being part of an academic institution with the opportunity to work and collaborate with other students, residents, and specialists.; A fun fact about me is that I am an Italian citizen and lived in Milan when I was younger. Part of my family still lives in a small town near Rome and I hope to be able to return post-pandemic! In my free time, you can find me taking spin classes, dancing, or enjoying time outside. While I have lived in New England for almost my entire life, I don’t know how to ski! I am looking to forward to picking up this new hobby in the Upper Valley next winter.”

John DeCaro, MD

John DeCaro, III, MD, Pediatric Resident, 2021-2022

Undergraduate Education: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “CHaD felt like the ideal place for me to train. Most importantly, the folks I met during the interview were passionate about pediatrics, and they were happy to be at CHaD and in the Upper Valley. Further, I felt that at Dartmouth I would be especially able to balance the rigors of training with other aspects of my life. Lastly, I was confident that I would receive a strong training in primary care pediatrics, my long-term goal. In my free time, I love to spend time with family and friends, running and lifting, cooking, playing the piano, and watching college football.”

Zoe Frolking, MD, MPH

Undergraduate Education: Mount Allison University
Graduate Education: University of North Carolina
Medical School: F.H. Netter, M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Why I chose CHaD: “As a New Hampshire native, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to return to my home state to begin my pediatrics training at CHaD! I chose CHaD for the strong community feel among residents and faculty, the abundance of academic opportunities, and the limitless outdoor activities in the Upper Valley. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, running, and hiking with my dog Ted!”

Anina Ratjen, MD

Undergraduate Education: McGill University, Canada
Medical School: University College Cork, Ireland
Why I chose CHaD: “Hello everyone! I am so excited to start my residency at CHaD this summer! What drew me to CHaD was the excellent clinical education and research opportunities, but what really stood out were the people, both staff and residents, that I met during my interview day. Although I was not able to be there in person, everyone was so welcoming and supportive, and I knew it was a great fit for me. I look forward to learning from everyone over the next years. I enjoy the breadth and diversity of Pediatrics and that it allows me to have an impact early on in a person’s life, preventing and altering future health outcomes. Outside of Pediatrics, I love to spend time in the outdoors, skiing, canoeing, and hiking, or preferably on horseback. I can’t wait to explore the Upper Valley and meet everyone soon!.”

Thomas Walsh, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of Chicago
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I am so excited to start my pediatrics residency at CHaD! I’m hoping to stay within academics during my career as a pediatrician, so when looking at residencies I knew that I wanted an institution that placed education at the forefront. Surprisingly, I also found myself favoring the smaller residency programs; places where I could get a lot of one-on-one attention and curricular personalization. With all this in mind, CHaD became the obvious choice! Beyond all of that, it was clear to me that the people at CHaD would be fantastic to work with. The fact that I was able to get such a positive impression via a virtual interview really spoke volumes. In my free time, I’m hoping to take full advantage of the awesome outdoor opportunities in New Hampshire. I’m especially looking forward to fly fishing, ice fishing, skiing, biking, and hiking. When I’m stuck inside I love cheering on my Cleveland sports teams (and the Green Bay Packers, my dad is from Wisconsin and has molded me into a diehard cheesehead), watching movies, or reading a good book!.”

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Lucy Carter, DO

Undergraduate Education: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathis Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I am so excited to be here at CHaD. I knew this was where I wanted to be after seeing how supportive the staff is to helping each resident develop their own personal learning experience, and reach their goals as a pediatrician. I also loved that the program fostered a small tight-knit group of residents that felt more like a family.”

Claire Gallibois, MD

Medical School and Undergraduate Education: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I am very excited to start at CHaD pediatrics! I was drawn to the mix of academic excellence in a beautiful setting and a small program for a more personalized experience. I loved everything about CHaD that I experienced during my interview from the friendly faces to the comprehensive program! I have always had a passion for helping vulnerable populations and I especially love helping children and working with children. They always bring me a lot of joy and I can't wait to start on this road to becoming a pediatrician.”

Sarah Grycza, MD

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I am very excited to be joining CHaD! I was interested in this program for many reasons. Most importantly, I had great interactions with the residents and staff both at the resident dinner and interview day. I felt like they were exceptional people I would enjoy working with as well as be challenged by. This environment would set me up to become a great pediatrician. Secondly, I have family in New Hampshire who I was looking forward to moving back closer to. Thirdly, the area is lovely, and has many of the hobbies my husband and I enjoy doing (hiking, skiing, kayaking, etc.)”

Elizaveta (Liza) Ignatova, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Why I chose CHaD: “I chose CHaD pediatrics because the small size of the program allows a close-knit resident group and individualized support of faculty. I felt a real diversity in the people at the program, brought together by the academic institution, and was impressed by how invested the faculty was in their residents. I am excited to make a difference early in my patients’ lives that will set them up for success later on. Taking care of kids provides a fulfillment that I didn’t find in other specialties.”

Julia Litzky, MD, PhD

Undergraduate Education: Hamilton College
Graduate Education: Guarini School of Graduate Studies at Dartmouth
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Why I chose CHaD: “I moved here to join the MD/PhD program at Geisel and I’ve loved the community here at Dartmouth and in the Upper Valley. I’m so excited to be staying here for my residency and to get to work with and learn from everyone I trained with at CHaD during med school. My research background is in prenatal exposures and how they affect birthweight and neurodevelopment through placental epigenetics, and I currently want to go into neonatology and continue similar research.”

Ann Maruncic, MD

Undergraduate Education: McMaster University
Medical School: University of Limerick
Why I chose CHaD: “I knew CHaD was the right fit for me because it is a small, tight-knit program that gives you the unique opportunity to work alongside and learn from Pediatricians on a personal level. All of the residents and staff were very kind and genuinely happy to work there which resonated with my desire to choose this program. I'm interested in a career in Pediatrics because I love working with kids and learning from them every single day. Furthermore, I'm a strong advocate for child health and wellness, which I truly felt was made a priority at CHaD and the local community.”

Juhi Rattan, MD, MS

Undergraduate Education: University of Michigan
Graduate Education: University of Toledo
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Why I chose CHaD: “I chose CHaD pediatrics because of its strong sense of a personable environment alongside a strong emphasis on academic achievement. The institution and the resources it brings along with the faculty’s genuine interest in resident education creates a hospitable and supportive atmosphere for professional development. The presence of global health initiatives as well as mentors also provides unique opportunities. These opportunities and the supportive community at CHaD ultimately provide the whole package! I love pediatrics not only because I get the opportunity to work with children but also because I get to witness the resilience and strength of them. I am very excited to get to know the Upper Valley in my time at CHaD as well as explore the state of New Hampshire!”

Dub Walston, MD

Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M
Why I chose CHaD: “Everyone is just so nice! I had to do a remote interview and got to know the program long distance, but really did get a feel that everyone is looking out for you both as a resident and a person. Then, when I got here, it turns out I was right! The small resident class sizes really give you the opportunity to get to know your fellow residents and the faculty and be provided with more independence and autonomy, but without ever feeling like you don’t have a support net. Also, because of the smaller class size, you get more of an opportunity for more involvement in patient care like doing procedures or becoming more familiar with behind the scenes stuff if you’re interested in doing more. As far as doing things outside work, there are SO many opportunities to do things outdoors and in the area throughout the entire year. National parks to hike, mountains to ski, rivers to swim and kayak, and really beautiful parks to just enjoy.”