Persey Bediako
- Year in ProgramFEL3
- UndergraduateUniversity of Maryland
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
- IM ResidencyUniversity of Virginia
- Medical InterestsUndecided
- Why Maine Medical CenterCamaraderie among fellows; Emphasis on work-life balance and quality training. Living in Portland is certainly an added bonus.
- Personal Quote“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
Omkar Betageri
- Year in ProgramFEL3
- HometownBethel, CT
- UndergraduateUniversity of Connecticut
- Medical SchoolUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
- Medical InterestsInterventional Cardiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Preventive Cardiology
- Why Maine Medical CenterAs the tertiary care referral center for the state of Maine, MMC sees high procedural volume and complex cardiovascular cases. Combined with the collegiality of its faculty and fellows, MMC represents a great location for cardiovascular fellowship training.
- If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…Sports radio talk show host
Joe Marotta
- Year in ProgramFEL3
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Cashel O'Brien
- Year in ProgramFEL2
- Medical SchoolUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bhavini Prajapati
- Year in ProgramFEL2
- Medical SchoolVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Fred Charles
- Year in ProgramFEL1
- Medical SchoolUniversidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo Escuela de Medicina
- If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be aAviator/Pilot or Filmmaker
- Favorite place in MaineAny oyster farm
- Medical interestsPreventive cardiology, Cardiomyopathies, Heart Failure, and Cardio-Oncology
- Why Maine Medical CenterAs a cardiology fellowship applicant with ties to the New England area, Maine Medical Center's program stands out as the sole cardiovascular medicine fellowship in the state of Maine, offering a unique opportunity. Being the largest referral center in Northern New England, the program guarantees exposure to diverse clinical volumes and complex cases, providing an ideal environment for comprehensive training and professional growth. This aligns perfectly with my background, having moved from the Northeast to the Midwest for residency, and now seeking to return to the region for fellowship.
- Celebrity I most resembleDwyane Wade but my wife disagrees
Jooeun Kwon
- Year in ProgramFEL1
- HometownWest Orange, NJ
- Medical SchoolUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine
- Medical interestsPreventative care, Imaging
- Why Maine Medical CenterThe interview day stood out as everyone I interacted with was so nice and genuinely seemed interested in their trainees. With the volume of imaging and procedures, I felt that I would be well-trained. In addition, I loved that MMC offered unique opportunities such as their affiliation with Team Heart/Rwanda. I've heard great things about Portland, and excited to be staying in the New England area!
