Dermatology Residency Program

Dermatology Residency Program - Current Residents

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Get to know our dermatology residents shaping the future of skin care

Our current dermatology residents represent a diverse and talented group of future leaders in skin health. They bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and passions to their training at Tufts Medical Center. Through a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on clinical experience, and supportive mentorship, our residents develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in dermatology practice, research, and innovation. Get to know the residents who are shaping the future of dermatology today.
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Kaitlynne Cunningham, MD
PGY-2
Kaitlynne Cunningham, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston College
Medical School
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Internship
Lankenau Medical Center
About me
Career Interests

Academic dermatology
Hometown
Stony Brook, NY
Clinical Interests

General dermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, psoriasis, dermatology-rheumatology, pediatric dermatology
Hobbies

Figure skating, cooking, trying new restaurants, hiking
Simran Kalsi, MD, MS
PGY-2
Simran Kalsi, MD, MS
Training + education
Undergraduate School
George Washington University
Graduate School
Johns Hopkins University
Medical School
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine at MedStar Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
About me
Career Interests

Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Health Equity, Medical Education and Mentorship
Hometown
London/Reading, UK
Clinical Interests

Cutaneous Oncology, Skin of Color Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology
Hobbies

Podcasts/Audiobooks, Cake Decorating, Language Learning, Hosting & Event Planning, Art & Design, Pilates
Sara Jiayang Li
she/her/hers
PGY-2
Sara Jiayang Li
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston College
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Transitional Year
About me
Hometown
Ardsley, NY
Clinical Interests

General and medical dermatology
Sophia Ly, MD, MPH
PGY-2
Sophia Ly, MD, MPH
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Pennsylvania
Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Internship
Lankenau Medical Center
Fellowship
Research Fellowship at Mostaghimi Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
About me
Career Interests

Academic dermatology
Hometown
Marianna, AR
Clinical Interests

Medical and procedural dermatology, hair loss, skin of color, health outcomes and public health policy, medical education
Hobbies

Exploring Boston, traveling to new cities, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, spending time with family and friends
Mia Mologousis
she/her/hers
PGY-2
Mia Mologousis
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Notre Dame
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship
Resurrection Medical Center Transitional Year
About me
Biography

Mia is a first-year dermatology resident and TUSM graduate returning to Boston after completing her internship in Chicago, IL. During medical school, Mia completed a year-long research fellowship in vascular anomalies at Boston Children’s Hospital and participated in several dermatology-focused community outreach programs.  She is incredibly excited to join Tufts MC’s dermatology program, where she looks forward to further exploring her interests in pediatric dermatology and community engagement, and to inevitably discovering new interests along the way!
Hometown
Burr Ridge, IL
Clinical Interests

general and pediatric dermatology, community outreach
Hobbies

Dancing, figure skating, reading, exploring new restaurants, wandering around new cities
Christine Learned, MD
she/her
PGY-3
Christine Learned, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston University
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Internship
Lincoln Medical Center Transitional Year
About me
Career Interests

procedural dermatology, Mohs surgery
Hometown
Carlisle, MA
Clinical Interests

Procedural Dermatology, Inflammatory Skin Disease, Dermatology-Rheumatology
Hobbies

skiing, hiking, cooking, running, yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, obsessing over my dogs
Kyla Pagani, MD
she/her
PGY-3
Kyla Pagani, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
NYU
Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School
Internship
Metrowest Medical Center
About me
Hometown
Hamden, CT
Clinical Interests

General, procedural, and pediatric dermatology
Hobbies

Hiking with my pups and partner, dancing to live music, restoring antique furniture, DIY home projects, and creating an indoor jungle 
Channi Silence, MD
PGY-3
Channi Silence, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Graduate School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship
Virginia Mason Medical Center
About me
Career Interests

Working in the greater Seattle area and then one day opening my own practice!
Hometown
Bellevue, WA
Clinical Interests

Medical dermatology, patch testing, hair loss, skin of color, dermatopathology, medical education
Hobbies

Skiing, volleyball, scuba diving, weightlifting, pickleball, cooking, traveling
Michelle Xiong, MD
she/her/hers
PGY-3
Michelle Xiong
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Brown University
Medical School
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Internship
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Preliminary Year
About me
Career Interests

Academic dermatology
Hometown
East Greenwich, RI
Clinical Interests

General dermatology, allergic contact dermatitis
Hobbies

Traveling, trying new restaurants, workout classes, wheel pottery
Jumana Aldhalaan, MD
she/her
PGY-4
Jumana Aldhalaan, MD
Training + education
Medical School
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Internship
University of Maryland Medical Center, Prelim Internal Medicine
About me
Career Interests

Academic dermatology
Hometown
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Clinical Interests

Medical dermatology, therapeutics, medical education
Hobbies

Outdoor activities, swimming, hiking, trying new cuisines
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Theo Sullivan
Educational Program Manager