Q: What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
JM: I’m a triplet!
Q: What is your favorite thing about your job?
JM: As an OMS-III student on rotations, my favorite part is seeing firsthand how each specialty can profoundly impact patients. Experiencing different services has deepened my respect for the medical field and helped me appreciate the highs and challenges unique to each specialty.
Q: How do you take your coffee? How many a day?
JM: Back home, I love a Pumpkin Iced coffee from Dunkin, but during the week, I usually stick to a homemade iced vanilla latte in the morning, with one or two Reigns throughout the day!
Q: If you could have a conversation with your younger self, what advice would you give?
JM: I would tell my younger self not to be discouraged. Medicine has been my dream for as long as I can remember and, while the journey may not always go as planned, everything has unfolded exactly as it should.
Q: Name a city or country that’s still on your bucket list.
JM: Greece.
Q: Beach or mountain vacation?
JM: Beach.
Q: What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned so far in your life?
JM: One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that growth comes from being willing to be vulnerable. My most important learning movements happened when I admitted uncertainty and asked for help. Recognizing gaps in my knowledge has accelerated my growth and shaped how I interact with patients – approaching them with humility and a commitment to continual learning.
Q: Biggest pet peeve?
JM: Lack of accountability.
Q: What would be your last meal?
JM: Sushi – especially if it is fresh from Rhode Island!
Q: One thing you couldn’t live without?
JM: Noise-cancelling headphones – right now, my go-to pair is the Bose QuietComfort.
Q: What book do you always recommend to people?
JM: Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande.
Q: Why is it important to you to be part of your state osteopathic medical association?
JM: Growing up in Southern RI, I had little exposure to the field of Osteopathic Medicine. Being part of RISOPS gives me the opportunity to educate and inspire future medical professionals about the field.