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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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!”

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Katherine Cornell, DO

Medical School: DO: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Undergraduate Education: BS: Roberts Wesleyan College, 2015
Why I Chose CHaD: “I loved how tight knit the program felt and how happy everybody seemed, plus the Upper Valley is a wonderful place to live!”

Kirby Gilpin, MD

Medical School: MD: St. George’s University of London, 2019
Undergraduate Education: BS: University of California, Santa Barbara, 2013
Why I Chose CHaD: “Throughout my interview day, it was obvious that the program leadership, faculty and staff were dedicated to the personal and professional development of each resident. The size of the program and amount of electives allows for true personalization of the curriculum, to tailor training to meet individual career goals. On top of it all, everyone at CHaD is wonderful, and with all of the activities the Upper Valley has to offer, it feels like you’re on vacation all year round!”

Mica Goulbourne, MD

Medical School: MD: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2019
Undergraduate Education: BS: Georgia Southern University, 2014
Why I Chose CHaD: “I chose CHaD because there is a strong sense of community and collaborative effort that was evident even during my visit. With a particular interest in rural healthcare, I felt that this program would equip me with the skill set necessary to provide care for this unique population.”

Brooke McLaughlin, MD, MPH

Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 2014
Undergraduate Education: BA: Dartmouth College, 2001
Why I Chose CHaD: “I feel that the CHaD program is a unique gem among programs combining the personalized feel of a small and therefore close-knit group of learners with the opportunities of a larger academic system. There is a sense here that good medicine is more than the sum of its parts. Additionally, the outdoor opportunities including skiing, biking, running and hiking are hard to beat.”

Katherine O'Keefe, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School, 2019
Undergraduate Education: BA: Boston College, 2015
Why I Chose CHaD: “I was attracted to personalization that a program of this size provides while having the benefits of being part of an academic institution. On top of that I love the outdoors so for me CHaD was the perfect fit!”

Andrea Tou, MD

Medical School and Undergraduate Education: MD and BAO: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine, 2019
Why I Chose CHaD: “I love how CHaD provides a great balance between rigorous academic expectations, and extremely personable and individualized mentorship. There are so many resources through Dartmouth, and I quickly resonated with the program’s passion for advocacy and research. Our smaller size is one of my favorite things, which allows for early autonomy and exposure to subspecialties without the high volume of fellows. This also creates a sense of family between co-interns and staff, and everyone is genuinely kind and supportive!”

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.”

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Sevde Felek, MD

Medical School: MD: West Virginia University, School of Medicine, 2018
Undergraduate Education: BA: University of Chicago, 2013
Why I Chose CHaD: "Aside from the really fun and kind staff I met during my interview, I was really excited about all of the extracurricular resources available to residents at Dartmouth College - including creative writing workshops that physicians also attend!"

Faith Goronga, MD

Medical School: MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2018
Undergraduate Education: BS: Boston College, 2011
Why I Chose CHaD: "I chose CHaD because it was clear to me that this community was interested in fostering my growth as both a clinician and a person. I was also excited by the opportunities available for residents to participate in meaningful Global Health work with great mentors!"

Colby Kearl, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Vermont College of Medicine, 2018
Graduate Education: MS: Utah State University, 2014
Undergraduate Education: MS: Utah State University, 2013
Why I Chose CHaD: "I chose to come to CHaD for several reasons. The program administration and residents are genuinely happy and supportive. I felt this during a noon presentation while interviewing. The hospital is in a beautiful setting. It is refreshing to be able to bike into work surrounded by trees. Lastly I grew up in a rural community and appreciate the efforts CHaD and Dartmouth-Hitchcock make to support the local communities."

Luke Lamar, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2018
Undergraduate Education: BA: Bowdoin College, 2013
Why I Chose CHaD: "The opportunity to form close relationships with my co-residents and attendings as well as the lovely setting in the Upper Valley."

Emily McCarty, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Washington School of Medicine, 2017
Graduate Education: MA: Boston University, 2012
Undergraduate Education: BA: Boston College, 2010
Why I Chose CHaD: "Everyone you encounter puts a smile on your face. Within the residency program, faculty and co-residents go out of their way to ensure your success: through excellent clinical and didactic teaching as well as personal support. The smaller size of the program helps foster great relationships and will allow me to cater my residency toward my future career goals within pediatrics. Additionally (yes, more good things), the Upper Valley is a beautiful place to live!'

Atty Moriarty, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Washington, 2018
Graduate Education: MS: Montana State University, 2012
Undergraduate Education: BS: St. Lawrence University, 2006
Why I Chose CHaD: "I wanted a program where I was both challenged and had supported autonomy to serve a region of people. Dartmouth’s location also provides a great outdoors lifestyle for my family including running, swimming, hiking, skiing and biking."

Meghan Reynolds, MD

Medical School: MD: University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2018
Undergraduate Education: BA: College of the Holy Cross, 2013
Why I Chose CHaD: "I chose CHaD for the amazing people and location. The commitment to teamwork is evident from day one and everyone here is so friendly and supportive! Also, there is always something to do in the Upper Valley!"