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.
Sean (Maka) Pickard, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R interest: Pain (neuromodulation), MSK
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Strong Museum of Play, any golf course I can afford on a resident salary, Finger Lakes (especially Canandaigua and Seneca), Letchworth State Park, and Cumming Nature Center
- Personal interests: Spending time with my wife and two energetic boys, sports (playing and following), fitness, golf, outdoor hikes, and exploring Finger Lakes region
Gabriella Wozniak, D.O. (PGY4)
- Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Pain, interventional spine, stroke rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Cobbs Hill Park, Seneca Park Zoo, Winter Swan Cafe, Halal n out
- Personal interests: Birdwatching, fantasy fiction, running, traveling, anime
Nancy Moran, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
- PM&R interests: Inpatient (neurorehabilitation), acute consults, ultrasound guided procedures (Spasticity + MSK), pediatric rehab
- 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, son, & fur children (two mini-doodles). We're enjoying being closer to our families in Northeastern PA!
Victoria Vega, D.O. (PGY4)
- Med School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Interventional pain and spine, neuromodulation, MSK ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Love all the local coffee shops and restaurants along Park Ave, Pittsford Dairy, Velvet Belly, Erie Canal, Canandaigua Lake, HomeGoods
- Personal interests: Pilates, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, musicals, baking, all things Disney related
Charn-Xin (Catherine) Fuh, D.O. (PGY4)
- Med school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Interventional spine, pain, MSK ultrasound, cancer rehabilitation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen State Park, Pittsford Dairy, Simply Crepes, Midtown Athletic Club
- Personal interests: I enjoy skiing in the winter, learning tennis and other new sports, watching anime, trying new bubble tea spots, exploring local restaurants, and spending time with my two cats
Jeffrey Guo, M.D. (PGY3)
- 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. (PGY3)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Sports, MSK ultrasound, amputation, EMG
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Erie Canal towpath, Mendon Ponds, REDD, Vern's, Strangebird, Ugly Duck coffee
- Personal interests: Hiking, trail running, golfing, skiing, tennis, and spending time with my wife and 2 dogs—Willow and Benny
Serena Brough, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
- PM&R interests: General inpatient/outpatient, spasticity management, MSK, ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Lenore’s, Melo Coffee, and of course Pittsford Dairy
- Personal interests: Hanging out with my pets, reading, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, concerts, and baking
Kirsten Frauens, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- PM&R interests: General, SCI, 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. (PGY3)
- Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- PM&R interests: MSK, spasticity, EMG, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Village Bakery, Genesse Brewery, Genesse Riverway Trail
- Personal interests: Reading, hanging with my dog, reality TV, snowboarding, pickleball, concerts with my bestie Serena
John Li, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Sports, interventional spine, MSK, general inpatient rehab, ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave, Roux, Leonores, Pittsford Dairy, Winter Swan (for great coffee), Spin and Savor, wherever my dog is
- Personal interests: Spending time with my wife and dog (cavapoo named Rooney), lifting weights, rooting for the Steelers, cooking, trying new restaurants, and watching movies (particularly horror films)
Noah West, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Interventional spine, pain, sports, MSK, ultrasound, spasticity, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Finger Lakes, Pittsford Dairy, Park Ave, JensArtisan Bakery, Wildflour and Salty Bread Pizza Cafe
- Personal interests: Soccer, golf, Pittsburgh Steelers, hiking, desserts, breweries, and beaches
Joseph Gallardo Alzate, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University at Buffalo Jacob's School of Medicine
- PM&R interests: MSK, interventional spine, sports, ultrasound, spasticity, EMGs, and TBI
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Walks near the canal, all the local parks, the lakefront, and the farm fresh dairy
- Personal interests: Spending time with my beautiful wife and daughters as well as close family, the outdoors, traveling, CrossFit, watching quality soccer, and of course Bills games
Olivia Talamo, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: MSK, interventional spine, cancer rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, pain
- Favorite spots in Rochester: I am still exploring, but I love running along the Erie Canal and shopping at Wegmans
- Personal interests: I love staying active through running, swimming, biking, and lifting as well as anything NYY, NY Giants, Taylor Swift, and the Bachelor related
Alon Bezalel, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Sports, lifestyle medicine, spasticity, regenerative medicine, pain, EMG
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon Ponds Park, Turning Point Park, Letchworth State Park, and Strong National Museum of Play
- Personal interests: Basketball, traveling, hanging out with family
Joaane Kim, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- PM&R interests: SCI, spasticity, MSK, general
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Walking/running along Erie Canal, The Mad Hatter to enjoy eggs benny and tea, Butterfly Garden in Strong Museum of Play
- Personal interests: Working out, reading, cooking with friends, novice plant mom
Kelli Gaul-Muller, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R interests: Pediatric rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Erie Canalway Trail, Ontario Beach Park, Pittsford Dairy, Strong National Museum of Play
- Personal interests: Spending time with my kids, husband, and our rescue dog. We like to spend time outside exploring parks and trails, gardening, and baking
Jumelle Tukay, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- PM&R interests: General, MSK ultrasound, interventional spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Ontario Beach Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Wegmans, Cheesy Edie’s (for their heavenly carrot cake)
- Personal interests: Cuddling with my 2 cats Moku and Milo, being a huge foodie, cooking/baking, fingerstyle guitar, collecting vinyl records
Emily Lewandowski, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports, pediatric rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon Ponds, NYBP, Pittsford YMCA, Rochester Public Market
- Personal interests: Fitness, reading, traveling, softball, cooking new recipes & watching the Bills!
Tyler Lindsey, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med school: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Pediatric rehab, sports, spasticity
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Bitter Honey, Highland Park, Rochester Public Market, walking along Erie Canal
- Personal interests: I love playing and watching soccer (go Chelsea), hiking, traveling, cooking with my girlfriend, and playing fetch with our cat Eden (named after Chelsea legend Eden Hazard)
Ethan Miller, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med school: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- PM&R interests: Spasticity management (but still exploring options)
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Cobbs Hill Park, Mendon Ponds Park, Ontario Beach Park, Dinosaur BBQ
- Personal interests: Hiking, camping, movies, reading, cooking
Isaiah Porter, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med school: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Interventional spine and MSK
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Vern’s, The Salty Bird and Greystone Golf Club
- Personal interests: Golfing, snowboarding and whatever hobby I’ve chosen this week