Education / Graduate Medical Education / Prospective Residents / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program / Our Residents Our Residents What our residents say... "I chose URMC because it was the program that gave me the biggest sense of family when I interviewed. After spending 1 year here, I can confirm that the love and support I feel here is incredible." -David Knight Andrew Stephens, M.D. (PGY4) Med school: University of Utah School of Medicine PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, EMG, and research Favorite spots in Rochester: Lake Ontario beaches, trails along the Erie canal, Mendon Ponds, Grimes Glen, Stony Brook, Letchworth, Highland Park Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, basketball, college football, piano, training for triathlons, and hiking Nicholas Bender, M.D. (PGY4) Med school / SUNY Upstate Medical University PMR Interests / Interventional spine Favorite spots in Rochester / Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Midtown Athletic Club Personal Interests / Fitness/weightlifting, yoga, snowboarding, hiking, reading, family, and friends Kenneth King, M.D. (PGY3) Med school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University PM&R interests: MSK, sports Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave., Erie Canal, Jazz Fest, Pittsford Dairy, Finger Lakes Personal Interests: Golfing, skiing, trying new restaurants and breweries, Buffalo Bills, college football, and fantasy football Garret Waterstradt, M.D. (PGY3) Med school: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria PM&R interests: Musculoskeletal, spasticity, EMG, amputation Favorite spots in Rochester: Hyderabadi Biryani House, Locals Only, Gate House Personal Interests: Traveling (current goals are the New 7 Wonders of the World and hiking at every U.S. National Park), seeing Broadway musicals, and watching everything Marvel Gregory Shinaman, M.D. (PGY3) Med school: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry PM&R Interest: Spasticity management, EMG, sports, MSK, interventional spine, pain management, and musculoskeletal ultrasound Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon ponds, Cobb's Hill Park and Washington Grove, Highland Park, Erie Canal trails, Conesus Lake, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen, and of course Pittsford Dairy Personal interests: Fitness, hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, reading, dogs, and delicious food/baked goods​ Chelsie L. Jacques, M.D. (PGY3) Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, pain, ultrasound, MSK Favorite Spots of Rochester: Wegmans, Erie Canal, Lilac Festival, Watkins Glen, Memorial Art Gallery, Buttermilk Falls State Park Personal Interests: Baking, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family and friends Sean (Maka) Pickard, M.D. (PGY2) Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry PM&R Interest: MSK, spine, and sports for now, but still open to all aspects of PM&R Favorite spots in Rochester: Dairy Farm, Lake Ontario Beach, Highland Park, Strong Museum of Play Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and two boys, sports, fitness, golf, outdoor hikes, and exploring the finger lakes region Gabriella Wozniak, D.O. (PGY2) Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine PM&R Interests: Diagnostic ultrasound/MSK, neurorehabilitation, interventional spine, spasticity management Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Fuego coffee roasters, Seneca Park Zoo, Halal n out Personal Interests: Birdwatching, fantasy fiction, running, yoga, traveling, and anime Nancy Moran, M.D. (PGY2) Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pediatric rehab, outpatient rehabilitation care for adults with developmental disabilities 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, baby boy, & fur children (two mini-doodles). We like to go for walks, watch sports (mostly football & soccer), and eat ice cream. We're enjoying being closer to our families in Northeastern PA! Victoria Vega, D.O. (PGY2) Med School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine PM&R Interests: Cancer Rehabilitation, Interventional Spine, MSK Ultrasound Favorite spots in Rochester: Still have so much to explore but love going to all the local coffee shops along Park Ave, Rochester Public Market, Velvet Belly, Nosh, Trader Joe's Personal interests: Pilates, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, musicals, baking, all things Disney related Charn-Xin (Catherine) Fuh, D.O. (PGY2) 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 Jeffrey Guo, M.D. (PGY1) 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. (PGY1) Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine PM&R Interests: MSK, ultrasound, spine, sports, EMG, spasticity Favorite spots in Rochester: Nosh, Strangebird, the Public Market, Black Creek Park, basically any golf course Personal interests: hiking, trail running, golfing, skiing, pickleball/tennis, and spending time with my wife and 2 dogs—Willow and Benny Serena Brough, M.D. (PGY1) Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, MSK, and cancer rehab but still very open Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but so far Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario Beach, Brighton Farmer's Market Personal interests: Hanging out with my pets, reading, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, concerts, and baking Kirsten Frauens, M.D. (PGY1) Med School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences PM&R Interests: Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and 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. (PGY1) Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine PM&R Interests: Very open to what I fall in love with during residency, but considering general physiatry Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but loving all the parks and trails along the river Personal interests: I love reading, going on hikes/bike rides, board games