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Brenda Brischetto, M.D. Washington University Brenda obtained her B.A. in biology from Washington University in St.Louis, MO. She graduated with honors and was a Student Representative in Health Care Reform Discussions with Hillary Clinton in 1994. In 1993, she worked as a volunteer medical assistant in Mexico, assisting with a physician's international outreach program and providing medical care for indigent patients. Brenda is fluent in Spanish and was part of an intensive language program in Guatemala in 1993. Her interests include aerobics instruction, dancing, singing, guitar, camping and travel. Brenda now works at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center in Portland, Oregon.

Jeffrey Geller, M.D. Tufts University School of Medicine Jeff was born, raised, and schooled in Massachusetts.  In 1995, he spent six weeks at GLFHC in a family medicine rotation.  Jeff obtained his B.S. in electrical engineering with honors from the University of Massachusetts.  He was associated with the Jamaica Plain Community Center in South Boston before his residency and worked as a teacher, tutor and volunteer for the Adult Education Program.  Because Jeff believes there are many ways to look at things, he is writing a book called, Our Lady of the Narcalipse, Church of Latter Day Naps.  In the last few years, he has bicycled across the country - twice.  He also likes basketball, volleyball, bicycling, writing, hiking, and camping. As well as being a faculty member in our residency, Jeff is the Director of our HIP fellowship, as well as the Director of Integrative Medicine and Group Therapies.

Lisa Gordon, M.D. University of Vermont College of Medicine Lisa has a B.A. in biology from the Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, and an MPH from the University of Hawaii School of Public Health.  She worked as a volunteer at the Vermont Women's Health Center and as a coordinator for the Feminist Resource Network and Support Group.  Lisa enjoys hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, music and reading science fiction. Lisa is now in private practice in Arlington, MA.

Karine Maalouf-Kaleshian, M.D. Brown University Karine came to this country from Egypt at age two and sees herself as having a unique identity because she belongs to two different cultures.  She has a B.A. in ecology from Hampshire College in Amherst, where she conducted research on "Grass Grazer Interactions on Mixed Grass Prairie" for her senior thesis.  During medical school, Karine established a science education program for children at an urban housing project.  She was also a Peace Corp volunteer in the Central African Republic and Senegal, where she was able to use her undergraduate training in ecology to help farmers facing the problem of desertification.  Karine speaks French and Spanish. Karine is now an acute care doctor at Lawrence General Hospital.

Joel Gorn, M.D. University of Rochester Joel obtained his B.A. in Spanish literature and biology from the University of Wisconsin and studied Filosofia y Letras in the University of Madrid in Spain.  In 1995, he spent six weeks at GLFHC in a family medicine rotation.  He was part of the African Medical and Research Foundation for a year, where he had the opportunity to work as a fellowship student in Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia.  He worked as a volunteer for the Catholic Relief Missions in Banica, Dominican Republic, providing primary health care and promoting health education and family planning services.  Joel is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and has some knowledge of Swahili.  He enjoys scuba diving, ski jumping, mountain climbing plus jazz composition and performance. Joel is in private practice in Lawrence, MA.

Kirsten Meisinger, M.D. Case Western Reserve University Kirsten graduated with a B.A. in human biology from Brown University, where she received the National Scholar's Award for academic and extracurricular excellence.   During the third trimester of her sophomore year, she studied in Paris.  As a National Medical Student Representative, she was able to create two student seats on the board and was the first student to be elected to the board of directors.  Kirsten says she was inspired by the time she volunteered as a women's health counselor at the Cleveland Free Medical Clinic.  She speaks French and Spanish.  She enjoys Wado Ryu karate, travel and outdoor sports. Kristen is now at Cambridge Health Alliance, in Cambridge, MA.

Agueda Hernandez, M.D. Brown University Aggie was born in Havana, Cuba.  She and her family moved to New York City when she was an infant then to Miami when she was eight.  Aggie earned a B.A. in Human Biology from Brown University where she was a National Scholar for four years.   She served as a mentor for minority high school students interested in careers in science or medicine.  She also participated in the development and delivery of a seminar in Human Sexuality and Sexual Decision Making for high school students.  She enjoys working with underprivileged youth, reading and collecting literature by authors of color. Aggie now practices in Miami FL.

M. Denise Mills, M.D. Albany Medical College Denise earned her B.A. in Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross, where she also completed a concentration in international studies and was on the Dean's List for five semesters.  Because she had completed family medicine electives and research at GLFHC, she came to the residency well know to staff and faculty.  According to Denise, her previous experiences in Lawrence helped her gain a better understanding of the art of medicine.  Her interests include dancing, volleyball, basketball, walking and roller-skating. Denise is in private practice in Chelmsford, MA.

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