LMSA National Mentorship

The LMSA National Mentorship Committee has compiled contact information for potential mentors and mentees to connect. To access this database, please log in using the credentials associated with your LMSA membership.

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Please note: While LMSA has curated contact information as a resource for its members, in no way shall LMSA be responsible for overseeing interactions between mentors and mentees that connect via use this database. Mentors and mentees shall be expected to adhere to the LMSA Code of Conduct, as well as similar guidelines imposed by the parties’ respective institution(s).

Physician Mentors:

Anesthesiology

Email Address Full name: Current education level: Institution: Specialty Mentors: specific areas you are especially equipped to help other students navigate About me
Alexis.Ramirez@bmc.org Alexis Ramirez Physician/Resident Physician Boston University Medical Center Anesthesiology First generation applicant, medical student education, medical school/residency application process I was born and raised in Massachusetts of Puerto Rican and Dominican parents. I attended Boston University majoring in Human Physiology and obtained my MD degree from the University of Massachusetts. I trained in Anesthesiology at Rush Medical Center in Chicago and did a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. I am currently on staff at Boston University Medical Center and serve as the director of medical student clerkships in the department of Anesthesiology.
drmarcuslehman@gmail.com Marcus Alvarez Lehman Physician/Resident Physician University of Cincinnati Medical School Dept of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology MBA, wellness, cultural competency I am an anesthesiologist practicing for 10 years at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. My mother was born a raising Cuba and I grew up as a Cuban American in Florida. Coming from two cultures, I Appreciate the Hispanic and Latino experience, though I also have insight into some of the misunderstandings and challenges that we face as we go through the medical process. I would be happy to mentor and become more involved in improving the Hispanic medical provider educational experience!
marwa.sidani@gmail.com Marwa Sidani Physician/Resident Physician Riverside Community Hospital Anesthesiology Anesthesiology residency I’m the assistant program director of the Anesthesiology program at Riverside Community Hospital. I am very interested in diversity and would like to contribute to mentoring students.
ashley.wang.eras@stonybrookmedicine.edu Ashley Wang Physician/Resident Physician Stony Brook University Hospital Anesthesiology Gap year planning (work + volunteer), getting involved with research, med school application process, residency application process, finding specialty of choice I'm currently a PGY-1 anesthesiology resident at Stony Brook University Hospital (class of 2026). I went to New York Medical College (class of 2022) for medical school and Princeton University for undergrad (Chemistry major, Global health minor, class of 2016). In my two gap years between medical school and college, I worked full-time as a research assistant at a basic science lab at Rockefeller University in New York City while pursuing other volunteer projects outside of work (e.g. ED volunteer, hospice volunteer, Project Sunshine, Achilles Kids running/coaching group).
andrew.torpey@stonybrookmedicine.edu Andrew Perez Torpey Physician/Resident Physician SUNY Stony Brook Hospital Anesthesiology LGBT advocacy, International Research, I’m Andrew, I grew up in Rochester NY and went to Harvard for my Chemistry undergraduate degree. I attended Stony Brook on Long Island for medical school and have stayed for my residency training in Anesthesiology. I was a part of my school’s chapter of LMSA and am very passionate about Latinx health advocacy.
tobink@hs.uci.edu Kate McCartney Physician/Resident Physician University of California Irvine Anesthesiology Mindsets and skills that foster getting into and navigating medical school, career decision making, becoming a stellar applicant for a residency & career of choice. I am the Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Program at UCIrvine. I am passionate about DEIM and have a direct role to play inasmuch as I recruit, teach, and mentor the next generation of physician anesthesiologists. Pipeline is critical to a diverse workforce and brainfund; I am willing to put my energies into opening horizons, creating opportunities, and cultivating talent.
cuffyye@ucmail.uc.edu Yvonne Cuffy Physician/Resident Physician University of Cincinnati Anesthesiology I am a full time faculty member at the University of Cincinnati. I am interested in increasing diversity in my specialty.
daniel.tobes@gmail.com Daniel Tobes Physician/Resident Physician University of Chicago Anesthesiology I am an anesthesiologist at University of Chicago. This is my first job as an attending, and I'm very excited to be working here. I am married with two small children, and a dog.
silenou@gmail.com Armel Silenou Physician/Resident Physician Maimonides Medical Center Anesthesiology First gen, international students I’m currently in my last year of anesthesia residency and interested in mentoring URM medical students. As a URM myself I’m grateful for all the mentors that haves helped me in my education so far, and I’d like to pay that forward.
katya.chiong@UHhospitals.org Katya Hernandez Chiong, MD Physician/Resident Physician University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Anesthesiology non-traditional students/trainees, general advice Consider myself Mexican American. I was born in Mexico but I've been here practically since birth. I took a non-traditional journey to medical school and ultimately chose an entirely different field of medicine that I would have anticipated and love it. I am a mother of twin boys with not much time, but if I can help mentor someone in any way I can, I would love to help.
nutan.winston@hcahealthcare.com Nutan Winston Physician/Resident Physician HCA Healthcare Riverside Anesthesiology residency Currently, Chief of Anesthesiology/ Program Director and Assistant Professor UCR
sarastoo@mednet.ucla.edu Sara Arastoo Physician/Resident Physician UCLA Anesthesiology MD track, research I am a PGY-3 anesthesia resident at UCLA. I grew up in Orange County and have lived in LA since medical school. I love playing sports, gardening, watching tv shows/movies.
Doris.Leone@UHhospitals.org Doris Leone Physician/Resident Physician University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Anesthesiology Life always changes. You must be able to adjust to reach your goals. I can help navigate MD programs. I am a first generation Hispanic ( Mexican and Cuban) and the first generation to continue my education beyond high school. My career as a general anesthesiologist has included both private and academic practice. I strive to continue learning everyday while achieving a work life balance.
mshaw2@lsuhsc.edu Meredith Shaw Physician Lsuhsc Anesthesiology Med school applications, college life, Currently LSU anesthesiology chief resident. Born and raised in NOLA
nerlyne.jimenez@emory.edu Nerlyne Jimenez Physician Emory University Anesthesiology Balancing family life during medical school ( had children during medical school); I am an academic anesthesiologist involved with mentoring, medical student education and resident education. I mentor medical students involved with LMSA at my institution. I had no Latino Mentors that helped with my journey into medicine but wish I had these resources.
susan.a.smith@emory.edu Susan Smith Physician Emory University Anesthesiology Application to Anesthesia training programs I am the Residency Program Director at Emory University
aopanug@emory.edu Abimbola (Bola) Faloye Physician Emory Anesthesiology careers in anesthesiology, career choices, work-life balance, academic careers I am an anesthesiologist with sub-speciality practice in cardiothoracic anesthesiology. I have been in practice for 9 years. I am also the creator and Director of Mentors in Medical Education- a mentoring program for Emory anesthesiology department residency program.
Clifton.VanPutten@samc.com Clifton van Putten, MD Physician/Resident Physician Saint Agnes Medical Center Anesthesiology, radiology, physiatry (PMR) Choosing a residency. I am a program director for a residency at Saint Agnes Medical Center. Our region is 56% Latinx population. We need to improve our recruitment of Latinx residents to better reflect our region’s demographics.
dallinollerton@gmail.com Dallin Ollerton Physician/Resident Physician University of Utah Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine I’ve helped first gen students before. Can help with networking for shadowing and research. I just graduated from medical school at the University of Utah. I am a resident in El Paso, TX. Planning to do anesthesia. I’m married and have two kids. I’ve done mentoring like this in the past.
ryantone@gmail.com Ryan Tone Physician/Resident Physician UCI Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine I am first generation Mexican Chinese American. I can assist with deciding on a career in medicine and deciding which specialty to pursue. I can offer life advice as well. I am half Mexican half Chinese. Becoming a physician was challenging for many reasons, one was my upbringing as a first generation American. It would have been a huge benefit to me to have a mentor during the process of deciding to become a Dr to finishing medical school. It would be rewarding to be to provide this to someone else.
rdayal@hs.uci.edu Rakhi Dayal Physician/Resident Physician University of California, Irvine Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Preparing for residency - application and interviews. Providing guidance in the fields of anesthesiology and pain medicine. opportunity to participate in scholarly activities In academic practice for over 10 years. Program Director of Pain Medicine since 2018. Chair of Departmental Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Mentorship Committee. Mentor to several students over 10 years. It will be my honor to work with the students
kellisnm@gmail.com Nicole M. King Physician/Resident Physician University of Cincinnati Anesthesiology and critical care Obtaining a masters, first generation, military, academic medicine I am a Navy veteran, a first generation college graduate and a person who is passionate about facing my own biases and working with others to help them overcome the barriers in their way. I have practiced medicine both in the military and in academic institutions. I am open to being an avenue of connection between a mentee and other mentors of Latinx/Hispanic descent while also offering my expertise in the process.
ChristopherOrtizMD@gmail.com Christopher Ortiz Physician/Resident Physician UCLA Anesthesia, Critical Care MD-PhD programs research anesthesia critical care I am an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at UCLA. I graduated from UCLA undergrad and did my combined MD/PhD at Columbia University. I returned to UCLA for residency and fellowship and have stayed on as Faculty since 2015. I work in the general ORs and Surgical ICU, and am active in medical education and mentorship.
nestormaisonet@gmail.com Nestor Maisonet Physician/Resident Physician HCA Anesthesia Financial, first gen, boards. I’m a new grad anesthesiologist, interested in help other Latinos in the medical field to success.
mjm1134@gmail.com Michael Medina Physician Utmb Anesthesiology and Pain All of the above From El Paso, Tx. Went to college in Austin, Med school I. Houston, and completed residency and fellowship at utmb. Currently an anesthesiologist and pain physician at utmb.
MJoyce@tuftsmedicalcenter.org Maurice "Frankie" Joyce, MD, EdM, FASA Physician Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Special interest/expertise in education (spent a year earning a Master of Education degree during my residency training). I am also a first gen physician. I am an Anesthesiologist and Intensivist. I spend 50% of my clinical time in the Cardiovascular ICUs and 50% of my clinical time in the ORs, L&D suites, and as part of the Acute Pain Service. I am the Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center and also direct the clinical electives in Anesthesiology for Tufts University School of Medicine. I also serve on the Admissions Committee and Curriculum Committee for Tufts University School of Medicine.
sonaliar@hs.uci.edu Sonali Rao Physician/Resident Physician UCI medical center Irvine Anesthesiology
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