Our Residents
Our Residents
What our residents say...
"I love how supported we are in the URMC PM&R program! There is a culture here of unwavering support between the residents where we are always willing to help one another out. I learn so much from my coresidents and am deeply grateful to have the chance to work alongside them. Our attendings show the same support for us and work hard to maximize our learning and growth as future physiatrists. No matter our unique career goals, this program gives us the tools and support necessary to achieve them!"
- Gabriella Wozniak, D.O.
Andrew Stephens, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school: University of Utah School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, EMG, and research
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Lake Ontario beaches, trails along the Erie canal, Mendon Ponds, Grimes Glen, Stony Brook, Letchworth, Highland Park
- Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, basketball, college football, piano, training for triathlons, and hiking
Nicholas Bender, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school / SUNY Upstate Medical University
- PMR Interests / Interventional spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester / Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Midtown Athletic Club
- Personal Interests / Fitness/weightlifting, yoga, snowboarding, hiking, reading, family, and friends
Kenneth King, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave., Erie Canal, Jazz Fest, Pittsford Dairy, Finger Lakes
- Personal Interests: Golfing, skiing, trying new restaurants and breweries, Buffalo Bills, college football, and fantasy football
Garret Waterstradt, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
- PM&R interests: Musculoskeletal, spasticity, EMG, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Hyderabadi Biryani House, Locals Only, Gate House
- Personal Interests: Traveling (current goals are the New 7 Wonders of the World and hiking at every U.S. National Park), seeing Broadway musicals, and watching everything Marvel
Gregory Shinaman, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: Spasticity management, EMG, sports, MSK, interventional spine, pain management, and musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon ponds, Cobb's Hill Park and Washington Grove, Highland Park, Erie Canal trails, Conesus Lake, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen, and of course Pittsford Dairy
- Personal interests: Fitness, hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, reading, dogs, and delicious food/baked goods
Chelsie L. Jacques, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, pain, ultrasound, MSK
- Favorite Spots of Rochester: Wegmans, Erie Canal, Lilac Festival, Watkins Glen, Memorial Art Gallery, Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Personal Interests: Baking, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family and friends
Sean (Maka) Pickard, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: MSK, spine, and sports for now, but still open to all aspects of PM&R
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Dairy Farm, Lake Ontario Beach, Highland Park, Strong Museum of Play
- Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and two boys, sports, fitness, golf, outdoor hikes, and exploring the finger lakes region
Gabriella Wozniak, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Diagnostic ultrasound/MSK, neurorehabilitation, interventional spine, spasticity management
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Fuego coffee roasters, Seneca Park Zoo, Halal n out
- Personal Interests: Birdwatching, fantasy fiction, running, yoga, traveling, and anime
Nancy Moran, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pediatric rehab, outpatient rehabilitation care for adults with developmental disabilities
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Sodus Point Beach Park, Pittsford Dairy vs. Cheshire Farms Creamery, Canandaigua Lake + Motion Junction (inclusive playground) on the way there
- Personal interests: Spending time with my husband, baby boy, & fur children (two mini-doodles). We like to go for walks, watch sports (mostly football & soccer), and eat ice cream. We're enjoying being closer to our families in Northeastern PA!
Victoria Vega, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Cancer Rehabilitation, Interventional Spine, MSK Ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still have so much to explore but love going to all the local coffee shops along Park Ave, Rochester Public Market, Velvet Belly, Nosh, Trader Joe's
- Personal interests: Pilates, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, musicals, baking, all things Disney related
Charn-Xin (Catherine) Fuh, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Diagnostic ultrasound, Interventional Spine, Cancer Rehabilitation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Dinosaur BBQ, Pittsford Dairy, Simply Crepes, Wegmans
- Personal Interests: Skiing, Pilates, anime, trying new bubble tea shops, cats
Jeffrey Guo, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports, spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Penfield YMCA, Pittsford Dairy, Java’s, Bristol Mountain, Lilac Festival, Bill Gray’s
- Personal Interests: Live music, snow sports, powerlifting, RuneScape, diet soda, climbing trees
Dominic Salvatore, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, ultrasound, spine, sports, EMG, spasticity
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Nosh, Strangebird, the Public Market, Black Creek Park, basically any golf course
- Personal interests: hiking, trail running, golfing, skiing, pickleball/tennis, and spending time with my wife and 2 dogs—Willow and Benny
Serena Brough, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, MSK, and cancer rehab but still very open
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but so far Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario Beach, Brighton Farmer's Market
- Personal interests: Hanging out with my pets, reading, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, concerts, and baking
Kirsten Frauens, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- PM&R Interests: Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pediatric rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park Diner, Java's cafe, Webster Park, any of the summer festivals, and of course, Wegmans
- Personal interests: Volleyball, traveling, exploring local food, fitness, and quality time with friends and family
Sarah Battle, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Very open to what I fall in love with during residency, but considering general physiatry
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but loving all the parks and trails along the river
- Personal interests: I love reading, going on hikes/bike rides, board games