Harshil Bhatt
- Year in ProgramFEL2
- HometownAhmedabad, India
- UndergraduateGujarat University, India
- Medical SchoolB.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India
- Interests / HobbiesTraveling, Cricket, Movies, Astrophotography
- If I wasn鈥檛 a doctor, I would be aCricketer, Software Engineer
- Favorite place in Maineall the beaches
- Medical interestsMalignant hematology, Cancer genomics, Artificial intelligence in Oncology
- Favorite weekend destinationKancamagus Highway, Boston
- Why Maine Medical CenterCollegial environment, well-structured curriculum with strong focus on didactics and other educational activities. Support for wellness initiatives and emphasis on work-life balance. Great support from all the faculty members. Beautiful location with mountains and ocean nearby!
David Rabinovich
- Year in ProgramFEL2
- HometownCleveland, Ohio
- UndergraduateOhio State University
- Medical SchoolLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Interests / HobbiesTennis, travel, beach, basketball
- If I wasn鈥檛 a doctor, I would be aTeacher
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandThe Honey Paw
- Favorite place in MaineAcadia
- Medical interestsHematology, geriatric oncology, financial toxicity
- Favorite weekend destinationThe beach
- What did you do before medical schoolUndergraduate education
- Best / Worst JobBest Job - Being a physician
- Why Maine Medical Center: The attending physicians here are great teachers and very approachable. The staff both in clinic and at MMC on CFT7 are wonderful. Fellow鈥檚 clinic is a perfect way to gain experience taking care of patients with a wide variety of pathologies.
- Celebrity I most resembleI used to get Doogie Howser a lot, but now I hear Leonard from The Big Bang Theory
Nicholas Alana
- Year in ProgramFEL1
- HometownAustin, TX
- UndergraduateTrinity University
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Interests / HobbiesWorking out, cooking, hiking, and reading.
- If I wasn鈥檛 a doctor, I would be aFishmonger
- Favorite restaurant in PortlandI haven鈥檛 been to any yet, but looking forward to trying them all!
- Favorite place in MainePortland!
- Medical interestsMalignant hematology, thrombophilia, breast, and GI malignancies
- Favorite weekend destinationGoing hiking in the White Mountains
- What did you do before medical schoolI was finishing my undergraduate studies before medical school!
- Best / Worst JobI have the best job! Worst job was working as a busboy
- Why Maine Medical Center: I picked MMC because I enjoyed all the people I met and worked with, its supportive culture, and the chance to live in a vibrant city in a beautiful state.
Called the 鈥淛ewel by the Sea鈥� by its celebrated native, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Portland combines vibrant city life with natural beauty and abundant recreation opportunities.
It's important to take good care of yourself during post-graduate training so you can fully fully participate in your education and patient care.