Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2028!
Kelly Anderson, DO
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dr. Kelly Anderson grew up near the Catskill Mountains of New York and earned an undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Northern Arizona University. She was first introduced to osteopathy while interning within a medical examiner’s office, where she deepened her knowledge of anatomy and pathology. Prior to matriculating into A.T. Still University, Dr. Anderson volunteered in Tanzania, providing emergency services at a rural public hospital. This experience sparked her desire to practice full spectrum family medicine and serve underprivileged communities. During medical training, Dr. Anderson held leadership positions within the Student American Academy of Osteopathy and served as vice president of the Lifestyle Medicine Club. She participated in numerous community service experiences, among them supplying meals to those in need and performing periodic health screenings and OMT to members of a local Amish community. Dr. Anderson is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, rock climbing, and snowboarding. Her other interests include fantasy novels, modern dance, yoga, guitar, and the spirituality of music.
Mitchell Becker, DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dr. Mitchell Becker is a Massachusetts native with an undergraduate degree in biomedical science from University of New England. His attraction to family medicine stems from the variety inherent in the specialty as well as the opportunity to develop continuity relationships and care for people throughout the lifespan. He has a strong interest in osteopathic manipulative medicine and plans to incorporate it into his future practice. Dr. Becker worked as an EMT during his undergraduate studies and mentored his junior colleagues, which sparked an interest in medical education. During his training at UNECOM, Dr. Becker held several leadership roles, including vice president of the Student American Academy of Osteopathy and orientation lead for the incoming medical school class. He also served as an OMM teaching assistant and volunteered his time during numerous community events. Outside of medicine Dr. Becker enjoys hiking and camping, landscape photography, and fantasy novels.
Abigail Blake-Sheehy, DO, MPH
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dr. Abigail Blake-Sheehy is a native of New Hampshire who considers New England home. She earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Northeastern University and a master’s in public health from Southern New Hampshire University. Dr. Blake-Sheehy hopes to practice family medicine in an underserved area of Maine following residency and has strong interests in education, nutrition, public health, and reproductive health. During her training at UNECOM, Dr. Blake-Sheehy participated in the UNE Care for the Underserved Pathway Scholar’s Program, was selected as a Harvard Pilgrim Scholar for Rural Practice, and completed a reproductive health leadership training program. She was also awarded a year-long pre-doctoral teaching fellowship during which she served as junior faculty for first year medical students. Dr. Blake-Sheehy was involved in several research projects during her tenure at UNECOM in the areas of nutrition education, school-based oral health, and OMT for pelvic pain. Outside of medicine, she enjoys choral singing, kayaking with her husband, exercising, trying new recipes, and spending time with her two dogs.
Mercy Danso-Aboagye, MD
Belgorod National Research University Faculty of General Medicine and Pediatrics
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Dr. Mercy Danso-Aboagye aspires to be a family medicine physician who advocates for structurally vulnerable communities. She appreciates the specialty’s focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the lifespan. Dr. Danso-Aboagye spent several years as a general practice physician in a rural hospital, practicing clinical medicine in a low-resourced setting and spearheading process improvement activities. Her dedication to underserved communities has been a driving force in her medical career. Dr. Danso-Aboagye’s efforts to reduce healthcare disparities include development of a community outreach initiative to address preventable medical complications through health screenings and education; organizing health workshops on managing chronic conditions at her local church; and volunteering at free clinics to make healthcare accessible to marginalized and uninsured individuals. Outside of medicine, she enjoys creating meals and organizing potlucks for family and friends as well as taking a daily morning walk to connect with nature.
Alicia Kane, DO
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dr. Alicia Kane completed her undergraduate education at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and worked as a medical scribe and dermatology medical assistant before matriculating to medical school. At Touro University she held multiple leadership roles, among them serving as Vice President of Academic Affairs for the Osteopathic Medical Student Government Association; academic representative on her class council; and president of Touro University Nevada Student to Student Outreach. Dr. Kane also tutored pre-clinical medical students and contributed to the development of a clinical nutrition elective at her medical school. She loves to learn and teach and is passionate about patient education and providing holistic care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending concerts, reading, and cross-stitch.
Chidiebere “Chidi” Ogbuta, MD, MHA
University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine
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Dr. Ogbuta transitioned into medicine after a nursing career spanning over two decades. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an associate degree in midwifery, and a master’s in healthcare administration. Her extensive nursing background includes roles as an ER utilization management review nurse in the VA system, a telemetry nurse with extensive acute care experience, and a certified case manager. She is also the founder and president of a 501c charitable organization called Angels for Premature Babies, which she spearheaded to provide medical supplies and training to local health personnel in underserved African countries. Dr. Ogbuta is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care and promoting health equity. The opportunity to develop continuity relationships and care for patients across the lifespan – a hallmark of family medicine practice – ignited her passion for the specialty. She finds purpose in helping others and enjoys volunteering. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, dancing, and watching basketball with her family.
Stephanie Pare, DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dr. Stephanie Pare studied art, biology, and chemistry at UNE prior to enrolling in UNE’s college of osteopathic medicine. A Maine native, she worked as a clinical research assistant at Boston Children’s Hospital before entering medical school. During medical training she held leadership roles that included vice president of the American Medical Women’s Association at UNECOM and clerkship site student liaison. Additionally, she played a lead role in a pilot study on treating pelvic pain with OMT and contributed to research on non-invasive treatment of hair tourniquet syndrome. Dr. Pare was awarded a year-long UNECOM pre-doctoral teaching fellowship during which she served as junior faculty for first year medical students. Her passion for family medicine stems from a deep commitment to forging lifelong relationships with patients and their families while providing comprehensive and preventive care. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, playing video games, and creating art in a variety of mediums.
Thomas “Riley” Potter, MD
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
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A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Thomas “Riley” Potter embarked on his first adventure to New England in 2014 to complete his degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at UMass Amherst. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Potter returned to Pennsylvania and worked as an engineering technician to support himself financially while he explored the medical field by volunteering as an EMT and working as an emergency department scribe. Assisting people in their most vulnerable moments confirmed his decision to pursue medicine and apply to medical school. Dr. Potter completed his medical education at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania where he further cultivated his dedication to teaching by serving as a peer tutor. His experiences learning from socioeconomically diverse patient populations in rural areas guided his interest in full-spectrum family medicine. Dr. Potter’s specific interests include advancing health literacy, outpatient procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, rural emergency medicine, and care of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Potter regularly plays the piano and alto saxophone and is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking with his border collie, camping, downhill skiing, cycling, and kayaking. He is thrilled about returning to New England to learn from the communities of central Maine along his path to becoming a trusted family physician who helps his patients feel heard and empowered.
Kevin Rwigamba, MD, MPH
Trinity School of Medicine
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Dr. Kevin Rwigamba earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and holds a master’s in public health from Simon Fraser University. Prior to entering medical school he worked as a prevention and education coordinator for an AIDS service organization and as a case manager supporting people with complex life circumstances. He was drawn to family medicine in part by a desire to pursue a specialty that values the psychosocial aspects of medical care and prioritizes ongoing relationships. Dr. Rwigamba aspires to practice full spectrum family medicine within underserved communities. During medical school training he established the Global and Public Health Interest Group to promote community engagement and raise awareness of global and public health issues, served as its president, and held leadership roles within various other interest groups. He has a deep passion for health equity and addressing social determinants of health. Outside of medicine he enjoys playing guitar and performing music with friends, reading, and watching workplace comedies.
Yiting Zhou, MD, LAc
Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University
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Dr. Zhou holds a medical degree from Shanghai Medical College at Fudan University, a master’s in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MCPHS University New England School of Acupuncture, and a doctorate in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Five Branches University. She has been a licensed acupuncturist in the U.S. since 2021 and has taught acupuncture at Five Branches. In her practice, Dr. Zhou enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and seeing them improve. She is drawn to family medicine for its broad scope, emphasis on first-contact care, and ability to serve rural and underserved communities. Her most recent goal is to pursue family medicine training and integrate it with acupuncture, while continuing to give back to the traditional Chinese medicine community. Dr. Zhou has been practicing Chen-style Tai Chi since 2013 and is excited to join the Tai Chi community in Maine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and watching Netflix.