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General Surgery Residency Program

General Surgery Residency Program - Current Residents

Current Residents

Meet our diverse + talented general surgery residents

Our residents are a diverse and talented group united by a passion for surgery and patient care. They bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and interests to the program, enriching the learning environment for everyone. Throughout their training, residents take on increasing responsibility, mastering complex surgical techniques and developing leadership skills. They actively participate in research, quality improvement projects and community outreach, embodying the values of teamwork, professionalism and lifelong learning that define our program.

 

Jeff Aalberg
PGY-4
Jeff Aalberg
Training + education
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

Rowing, cross-country skiing

Why Tufts Medicine?

I love everything Boston has to offer, the people I have met along the way and the patient population served.

Naseem Bou-Ayash
PGY-4
Naseem Bou-Ayash
Training + education
Medical School
University of Balamand, Lebanon
About me
Hobbies

Education - robotics, minimally invasive surgery, hernia. Activities - skiing, martial arts, chess

Why Tufts Medicine?

A program with a rich history and a palpable sense of companionship between faculty members and residents. At Tufts Medicine, you are surrounded by exemplary role models at all levels who inspire and support you on your career path.

Elsa Chahine
PGY-4
Elsa Chahine
Training + education
Medical School
American University of Beirut
About me
Hobbies

Yoga, baking, traveling

Why Tufts Medicine?

The people, the sense of community, the diversity and the endless opportunities

Ian Nickel
PGY-4
Ian Nickel
Training + education
Medical School
The University of Virginia School of Medicine
About me
Clinical Interests

Cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, critical care

Hobbies

Alpine, rock and ice climbing, cycling, backpacking, pretty much anything that gets me outside!

Why Tufts Medicine?

The Tufts Medicine culture heavily emphasizes resident education and training and I felt that the attendings here all genuinely cared about the success of their residents. The residents themselves all seemed happy and well-supported with abundant post-graduation opportunities and I really appreciated the overall sense of community that is evident throughout this program.

Austin Olano
PGY-4
Austin Olano
Training + education
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
About me
Hobbies

Musical theatre, running, traveling, exploring new restaurants

Why Tufts Medicine?

The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in the heart of Boston alongside top-notch surgeons, combined with the palpable camaraderie between the residents, made Tufts Medicine the perfect fit for me!

Nicole Wise
PGY-4
Nicole Wise
Training + education
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University SOM
About me
Hobbies

Frisbee, rock climbing

Why Tufts Medicine?

It's the perfect combination of clinical and academic medicine. I feel like everyone here really cares about the patients as people, surgery as an art and also us residents as a part of the family. I definitely consider myself lucky to be here.

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Department of Surgery
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Tufts Medical Center
860 Washington Street
South Building, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02111
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