Medical Staff

Dr. Abroguena received his BS in Biology from University of Philippines and received his MD from University of Philippines College of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency with Forbes Family Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abroguena joined PCHC after his residency training in 2012. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. In addition to his primary care practice, Dr. Abroguena is the lead physician at PCHC Randall Square. In his free time, Dr. Abroguena loves to cook, run and travel.

El Doctor Abroguena recibió su Licenciatura en Biología de la University of Philippines y continuó en la misma universidad en la Facultad de Medicina donde recibió su Diploma como Médico(MD). El Completó su residencia de medicina familiar con Forbes Family Medicine en Monroeville, Pensilvania. El Dr. Abroguena se unió a PCHC después de terminar su residencia en 2012. El es miembro de la American Academy of Family Physicians y The American Medical Association. Además de su práctica de atención primaria, el Dr. Abroguena es el médico principal del Centro de Salud de PCHC en Randall Square. En su tiempo libre, el Dr. Abroguena le encanta cocinar, correr y viajar.

Briana Bartone is a board-certified advanced practice nurse who holds a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island. During her career, Briana has provided acute nursing care on a medical-surgical hospital unit specializing in oncology, hematology, genitourinary, and neurosurgery. She is certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Briana enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Briana Bartone es una enfermera de práctica avanzada acreditada por la junta en esta misma rama. Tiene ambas, una Maestría y Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Enfermería de la University of Rhode Island. Durante su carrera, Briana ha proporcionado atención de enfermería intensiva en un hospital, en la unidad médica-quirúrgica especializada en oncología, hematología, genitourinario y neurocirugía. Está certificada como Enfermera Especializada a través de la American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Nacida y criada en Rhode Island, Briana disfruta estar al aire libre y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Caroline Murray is a board-certified advanced practice nurse who holds a Master of Science in Nursing -- Family Nurse Practitioner from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University. During her career, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings including adult and pediatric oncology and inpatient medical/surgical acute care. Caroline is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Originally from Oregon, Caroline enjoys apple cider donuts and discovering the East Coast with her dog.

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Caroline Murray es una enfermera de práctica avanzada acreditada por la junta en esta misma rama y quien obtuvo una Maestría en Ciencias de la Enfermería. Recibió su título de Enfermera Familiar Especializada de Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences y una Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Enfermería de la Duke University. Durante su carrera, ha trabajado en una variedad de ambientes clínicos, incluyendo oncología para adultos y niños, al igual que atención intensiva médica/quirúrgica para pacientes hospitalizados. Caroline es miembro de la Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Originaria de Oregón, Caroline disfruta de las rosquillas de manzana de sidra y descubrir la costa este con su perro.

Dr. Jennifer Raney earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Williams College; Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; and completed her family practice residency at Brown University. Dr. Raney leads PCHC’s Nurse Practitioner Residency with 16+ years of educational and clinical experience in diverse settings including academic, community health centers, private practice, in-patient care, after-hours urgent care, addiction medicine, and student health clinics. She has mentored and instructed medical students, residents, and nurse practitioners in clinical education at Brown University and Boston University. Dr. Raney is committed to working with marginalized and underserved populations. Raised in Georgia, she is now a very happy New Englander who enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, running, reading fiction, and being active outdoors.

La Dra. Jennifer Raney obtuvo su Bachillerato en Artes en Biología de Williams College; Doctor en Medicina por el Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; y completó su residencia de práctica familiar en Brown University. La Dra. Raney lidera la residencia de profesionales de enfermería de PCHC con más de 16 años de experiencia educativa y clínica en diversos entornos, incluidos académicos, centros de salud comunitarios, práctica privada, atención a pacientes hospitalizados, atención urgente fuera del horario de atención, medicina para adicciones y clínicas de salud para estudiantes. Ha asesorado e instruido a estudiantes de medicina, residentes y enfermeras practicantes en educación clínica en Brown University y Boston University. La Dra. Raney está comprometido a trabajar con poblaciónes marginadas y desatendidas. Criada en Georgia, ahora es una inglesa muy feliz que disfruta pasar tiempo con su esposo y sus dos hijos, leer ficción y estar al aire libre.

Kristen Hylan received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Quinnipiac University and her Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, from University of Massachusetts, Boston. Prior to joining PCHC in 2020, Kristen provided holistic care in Southeastern Massachusetts. Kristen is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has a special interest in obesity medicine. She is an adjunct faculty member with the Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons College in Boston, and her passion for teaching young providers led her to PCHC’s Nurse Practitioner Residency. In her free time, Kristen enjoys travel and adventure with her family.

Kristen Hylan recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería de la Quinnipiac University y su Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería - Enfermera Practicante de Familia, de la University of Massachusetts, Boston. Antes de unirse a PCHC en 2020, Kristen brindó atención integral en el sureste de Massachusetts. Kristen es consultora internacional certificada en lactancia y tiene un interés especial en la medicina para la obesidad. Ella es miembro adjunto de la facultad en el programa Nurse Practitioner en Simmons College en Boston, y su pasión por enseñar a proveedores jóvenes la llevó a la Residencia de Enfermeras Practicantes de PCHC. En su tiempo libre, Kristen disfruta de los viajes y las aventuras con su familia.

Dr. Janet Encarnacion most recently worked at several American Family Care urgent care clinics in Massachusetts. She completed the Cox Family Medicine Residency program in 2001, after receiving her medical degree from University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Encarnacion previously worked at Signature Healthcare in Brockton, Mass., and Jordan Valley Community Health Center and Cox Health, both in Springfield, Missouri. During her career, she has provided outpatient and inpatient primary care, as well as urgent care, for adults and children.

La Dra. Janet Encarnación trabajó recientemente para la American Family Care Urgent Care en Massachusetts, en varias de sus clínicas de atención de urgencia. Ella completó el programa de Residencia en Medicina Familiar de Cox en 2001, después de recibir su título de médico de la University of North Carolina School of Medicine. La Dra. Encarnación trabajó anteriormente en Signature Healthcare en Brockton, Massachusetts, y Jordan Valley Community Health Center y Cox Health, ambos en Springfield, Missouri. Durante su carrera, ha brindado atención primaria ambulatoria y hospitalaria, así como atención de urgencia, para adultos y niños.

Yvette Oliveira, MSN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with Providence Community Health Centers. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration from the University of Rhode Island, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While studying to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, Yvette completed clinical rotations in adult, pediatric, and newborn primary care with Providence Community Health Centers. She joined us from Lifespan/Coastal Medical, where she worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Hillside Family Medicine. Previously, Yvette worked for Bayada Home Health, The Providence Center, and Rhode Island Hospital. Yvette is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Yvette enjoys cooking and baking new recipes, spending time outdoors, and exploring New England with her family and rescue dog. She is fluent in Spanish.

Yvette Oliveira, MSN, FNP-C, Yvette Oliveira, MSNB, FNP-C, es Enfermera Familiar Especializada en Providence Community Health Centers. Tiene una Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería con una concentración en Enfermería Familiar Especializada, de la University of Rhode Island donde también recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería. Mientras estudiaba para convertirse en Enfermera Familiar Especializada, Yvette completó rotaciones clínicas en atención primaria para adultos, pediatría y recién nacidos con Providence Community Health Centers. Se unió a nosotros desde Lifespan / Coastal Medical, donde trabajó como Enfermera Familiar Especializada en Hillside Family Medicine. Anteriormente, Yvette trabajó para Bayada Home Health, The Providence Center y Rhode Island Hospital. Yvette es miembro de la American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Dr. Suman is a graduate of the Family Medicine Residency Program at LSU Health Shreveport in Monroe, where she served as Chief Resident of Medical Education. She received her MD degree from Saba University School of Medicine in the Caribbean, Netherlands, and her Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in Canada, where she graduated with honors. While at LSU Health Shreveport, she served as Chief Resident for Education, and was a key member of the Program Evaluation Committee at her program. She also won several awards including the AFMRD award for excellence in patient advocacy, as well as the Resident-Teacher award. She has lived in multiple places and enjoys all seasons, so she is excited to explore New England with her dog Arty Dr. Suman is fluent in English, Hindi and is learning Spanish.

La Dra. Suman se graduó del Programa de Residencia en Medicina Familiar en LSU Health Shreveport en Monroe, donde se desempeñó como Jefe de Residentes de Educación Médica. Recibió su título de MD de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Saba en el Caribe, Países Bajos, y su Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Universidad McMaster en Canadá, donde se graduó con honores. Mientras estuvo en LSU Health Shreveport, se desempeñó como Jefe de Residentes de Educación y fue un miembro clave del Comité de Evaluación del Programa. También ganó varios premios, incluido el premio AFMRD a la excelencia por abogacía por el paciente, así como el premio Residente-Maestro. Ha vivido en múltiples lugares y disfruta de todas las estaciones, por lo que está emocionada de explorar Nueva Inglaterra con su perro Arty. La Dra. Suman habla inglés con fluidez, hindi y está en camino de aprender español.

After receiving her medical degree from West Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Haupt completed her residency in the West Virginia University Rural Family Medicine Program. She graduated Cum Laude from Case Western Reserve University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Chemistry and Spanish. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Haupt is fluent in Polish and Spanish. She likes to get lost in a good novel and enjoys all types of theater and enticing her cats to play.

Después de recibir su título de médico de la West Virginia School of Medicine, la Dra. Haupt completó su residencia en el Programa de Medicina Familiar Rural en esta misma. Se graduó Cum Laude de Case Western Reserve University con Licenciaturas de Artes en Química y Español. Es miembro de la American Academy of Family Physicians. La Dra. Haupt habla polaco y español con fluidez. Le gusta perderse en una buena novela y disfruta de todo tipo de teatro y jugar con sus gatos.

Miriam Okero received her degree as a Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Massachusetts Medical School, Graduate School of Nursing, where she also received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This is where she received her certificate of completion in Registered Nursing, graduating with honors. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from College of the Holy Cross. Before joining Providence Community Health Centers, Miriam worked as a medical-surgical nurse at Rhode Island Hospital. During her training as a nurse practitioner, she completed rotations at numerous clinical sites including UMass Memorial Medical Center, Pier Medical, Wareham Pediatrics, and the Latino Health Insurance Program. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Miriam loves spending time by the ocean with family and friends. She is grateful to serve and care for a diverse population of patients.

Miriam Okero recibió su título como Doctora de Práctica de Enfermería de la Escuela de Medicina en la Universidad de Massachusetts, Escuela de Graduados de Enfermería, donde también recibió una Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería con una especialidad como Enfermera Practicante de Familia. Aquí es donde recibió su certificado de finalización en Enfermería Registrada, graduándose con honores. Recibió su Licenciatura de Artes en Sociología del Colegio de la Santa Cruz. Antes de unirse a Providence Community Health Centers, Miriam trabajó como enfermera quirúrgica en el Hospital de Rhode Island. Durante su entrenamiento como enfermera practicante, completó rotaciones en numerosos sitios, incluyendo UMass Memorial Medical Center, Pier Medical, Wareham Pediatrics y el Programa Salud Latino. Nacida y criada en Rhode Island, Miriam disfruta pasar tiempo cerca del océano con sus familiares y amistades. Ella está agradecida de poder servir y cuidar de una comunidad de pacientes lleno de diversidad.

Dr. Maria Fam served as Chief Resident in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and her BHSc in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. During her academic medical career, she was recognized as Intern, Junior Resident, and Senior Resident of the Year. She was also awarded Top Trainee Teacher through Case Western School of Medicine and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s 2022 Resident Teacher Award. In her free time, Dr. Fam Enjoys hiking, traveling, learning new languages, exploring a vast array of cultural foods, spending time with her two cats.

Maria Fam se desempeñó como jefe de Residentes en el Programa de Residencia de Medicina Familiar en Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Recibió su título de médico de la Facultad de Medicina de la Ross University y su licenciatura en ciencias de la salud (BHSc) de la Universidad de Ottawa. Durante su carrera médica académica, fue reconocida como Residente Junior y Residente Senior del Año. También fue galardonada como Mejor Maestra Aprendiz a través de la Case Western School of Medicine y el Premio al Maestro Residente 2022 de la Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. En su tiempo libre, la Dra. Fam disfruta de caminatas, viajar, aprender nuevos idiomas, explorar una amplia gama de alimentos culturales y pasar tiempo con sus dos gatos.

Dr. Ketheeswaran (“Dr. K”) completed her residency in Family Medicine from Brown University. She earned her medical degree from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University in Miami, FL, and a Master of Public Health from Boston University’s School of Medicine & School of Public Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians. While pursuing her medical degree, she served as a medical student tutor and teaching assistant. Dr. Ketheeswaran joined PCHC in 2022. She enjoys making homemade ice cream and spending time with her dog.

El Dr. Ketheeswaran completó su residencia en Medicina Familiar de la Universidad de Brown. Obtuvo su título de médico de la Facultad de Medicina Herbert Wertheim de la Universidad Internacional de Florida en Miami, FL, y una Maestría en Salud Pública de la Escuela de Medicina y la Escuela de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Boston. Es miembro de la Academia Americana de Médicos de Familia y de la Academia de Médicos de Familia de Rhode Island. Mientras cursaba su título de medicina, se desempeñó como tutora de estudiantes de medicina y asistente de enseñanza. La Dr. Ketheeswaran se unió a PCHC en 2022.

Dr. Chhavi Karir is a Family Medicine physician with Providence Community Health Centers. She received her degree as a Doctor of Medicine from American University of Antigua, graduating Cum Laude. Dr. Karir completed a Family Medicine Residency at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Ohio, where she was recognized as the Most Compassionate Resident and received the core competency award for Professionalism Competence. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from York University. In her free time, Dr. Karir enjoys painting, sketching, traveling, listening to music, and dancing.

La Dra. Chhavi Karir es médica de familia en Providence Community Health Centers. Obtuvo su título en medicina en American University of Antigua, donde se graduó con honores. Completó una residencia en Medicina Familiar en Trumbull Regional Medical Center de Ohio, donde se la reconoció como la residente más compasiva y recibió el premio especial de competencia: Competencia profesional.
Obtuvo su licenciatura en Biología en York University. En su tiempo libre, a la Dra. Karir le gusta pintar, dibujar, viajar, escuchar música y bailar.

Long Yang, FNP, received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (graduating Magna Cum Laude) and his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining PCHC’s Nurse Practitioner Residency Program in 2023, he had 10 years of experience as an RN at The Miriam Hospital. He is a member of the Hmong Nurses Association and volunteers as a member of the Hmong Parish of St. Michael’s Church in Providence. Long is fluent in Hmong and English. In his free time, Long enjoys cooking, fishing, sports, singing, music, and traveling.

Long Yang, FNP, recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería (graduándose Magna Cum Laude) y su Maestría en ciencias en enfermería de la Universidad de Rhode Island. Antes de unirse al Programa de Residencia de Enfermería Especializada de PCHC en el 2023, ya tenía 10 años de experiencia como enfermero registrado en el Miriam Hospital. Es miembro de la Asociación de Enfermeros Hmong y voluntario en la parroquia Hmong de la iglesia de San Miguel en Providence. Long habla hmong e inglés con fluidez.
En su tiempo libre, a Long le gusta cocinar, pescar, practicar deportes, cantar, escuchar música y viajar.

Dr. Zein Farhat earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon; and his medical degree from University of Balamand, School of Medicine in Lebanon. Dr. Farhat completed his Family and Community Medicine Residency program at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland where he was Chief Resident and a member of the Family Medicine Residency Educational committee. Prior to his residency, Dr. Farhat completed a Public Health Fellowship at the department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research with the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. Dr. Farhat joined PCHC in 2019. In his free time, Zein enjoys traveling, swimming and playing soccer and spending time with his family.

El Dr. Zein Farhat obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias de la Universidad Americana de Beirut en el Líbano; y su título de médico de la Universidad de Balamand, Escuela de Medicina del Líbano. El Dr. Farhat completó su programa de residencia en medicina familiar y comunitaria en el Centro médico de la Universidad de Maryland en Baltimore, Maryland, donde fue Jefe de residentes y miembro del comité educativo de residencia en medicina familiar. Antes de su residencia, el Dr. Farhat completó una Beca de Salud Pública en el departamento de Investigación de Servicios de Salud Farmacéuticos con la Escuela de Farmacia de la Universidad de Maryland. El Dr. Farhat se unió a PCHC en 2019. En su tiempo libre, a Zein le gusta viajar, nadar y jugar fútbol y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Mofoluso Agbelese received her BS in Political Science from the University of Lagos in West Africa; both her BS in Nursing and Master of Arts in Teaching from Rhode Island College; her Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Massachusetts, Amherst; and her Master of Science in Nursing, Population/Public Health from Rhode Island College. Prior to joining PCHC in 2017, Mofoluso provided care for patients with end stage renal disease in a dialysis facility and she participated in clinical rotations throughout Rhode Island. When not working, Mofoluso enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and watching documentaries on nature.

Mofoluso Agbelese obtuvo su Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas de la University of Lagos en África Occidental; Tanto su Licenciatura en Enfermería como su Maestría en Enseñanza de la Rhode Island College; Su Doctorado en Enfermería de la University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Y su Maestría en Enfermería de la Rhode Island College con un enfoque en la salud de la Población y Salud Pública. Antes de unirse a PCHC en 2017, Mofoluso prestó atención a pacientes con enfermedad renal terminal en un centro de diálisis, y participó en rotaciones clínicas en todo Rhode Island. Cuando no trabaja, Mofoluso disfruta pasar tiempo con su familia, viajar y ver documentales sobre la naturaleza.

Dr. Sonal Patel received her medical degree from Amravati University, India and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania, and at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. In addition, Dr. Patel studied Anesthesiology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Mumbai, India, and was a senior resident in Anesthesiology at L.T.M.G. College and Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Patel practiced family medicine at Providence Community Health Centers from 2009 to 2011. She left to work in India at Fortis Hospital in Mumbai for five years before rejoining PCHC in 2016. Dr. Patel enjoys traveling and interacting with people from various cultures.

La Dra. Sonal Patel recibió su grado médico de la Amravati University, India y completó su residencia en medicina familiar en la University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania, y en el JFK Medical Center en Edison, Nueva Jersey. Además, la Dra. Patel estudió Anestesiología en el College of Physicians and Surgeons en Mumbai, India, y fue una residente de medicina de alto nivel en Anestesiología en L.T.M.G en la universidad y hospital de Mumbai. La Dra. Patel practicó la medicina familiar en Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) de 2009 a 2011. Luego trabajó en India en el Fortis Hospital en Mumbai durante cinco años antes de regresar a PCHC en 2016. La Dra. Patel le gusta viajar e interactuar con personas de diferentes culturas.

Christine Murray earned both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees from Columbia University School of Nursing. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Christine, a certified doula, worked with PCHC as an AmeriCorps HealthCorps member; and volunteered in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua with a women’s clinic. Christine is fluent in Spanish. Throughout her career, Christine has worked as a nurse practitioner with community health centers in Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. Christine’s clinical focus has been adult primary care, HIV, hepatitis C, substance use disorders and women’s health. She joined PCHC in 2019. In her free time, Christine enjoys yoga,traveling and spending time with family.

Christine Murray obtuvo tanto su Bachillerato en Ciencias como su Maestría en Ciencias, títulos de Enfermera Practicante Familiar de la Escuela de Enfermería de la Columbia University. Antes de convertirse en una enfermera practicante familiar, Christine, una doula certificada, trabajó con PCHC como miembro de AmeriCorps HealthCorps; y se ofreció como voluntaria en la Dominican Republic y Nicaragua con una clínica para mujeres. Christine habla español con fluidez. A lo largo de su carrera, Christine ha trabajado como enfermera practicante en centros de salud comunitarios en Queens, Bronx y Brooklyn, New York. El enfoque clínico de Christine ha sido la atención primaria de adultos, el HIV, la hepatitis C, los trastornos por uso de sustancias y la salud de las mujeres. Se unió a PCHC en 2019. En su tiempo libre, Christine disfruta del yoga, viajar y pasar tiempo con la familia.

Karen Ng earned her Bachelor of Science degree in both Sociology and Biology from State University of New York at Binghamton and Medical Degree from SUNY Syracuse College of Medicine. Dr. Ng completed her family practice residency at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. She joined PCHC in 2001. As a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Dr. Ng enjoys teaching medical students during their Family and Community Medicine rotation. She is on the provider advisory council for Reach Out and Read RI, and involved with her church and community teaching Sunday school and volunteering with a local soup kitchen. Dr. Ng is married and has twin daughters. She wakes early each morning year-round to jog three miles, and enjoys cooking, hiking and traveling.

Karen Ng obtuvo su licenciatura en Sociología y Biología de la State University of New York at Binghamton y la Licenciatura en Medicina de la Facultad de Medicina SUNY Syracuse. La Dra. Ng completó su residencia en medicina familiar en el Memorial Hospital en South Bend, Indiana. Se unió a PCHC en 2001. Como profesora asistente clínica en Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, la Dra. Ng disfruta enseñando a estudiantes de medicina durante su rotación de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria. Ella forma parte del consejo asesor de proveedores para Reach Out and Read RI, y participa con su iglesia y comunidad en la escuela dominical y se ofrece como voluntaria en un comedor local. La Dra. Ng está casado y tiene dos hijas gemelas. Se despierta temprano todas las mañanas durante todo el año para correr tres millas, y disfruta cocinar, hacer caminatas y viajar.

Dr. Sheldon Malcolm received his Bachelor’s degree from Bates College and his medical degree from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Malcolm completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Malcolm is a board-certified Family Medicine provider and practiced in North Providence before he joined PCHC in 2019. Over the years, Dr. Malcolm has cared for patients of all ages and from diverse cultures. When Dr. Malcolm is not working, he enjoys gardening, yoga and spending time with his family.

El Dr. Sheldon Malcolm recibió su título de Bachiller del Bates College y su título de médico del Colegio de Medicina Osteopática de la University of New England. El Dr. Malcolm completó su residencia de medicina familiar en el Memorial Hospital de Rhode Island. El Dr. Malcolm es un proveedor de medicina familiar certificado por la junta y ejerció en North Providence antes de unirse a PCHC en 2019. A lo largo de los años, el Dr. Malcolm ha atendido a pacientes de todas las edades y de diversas culturas. Cuando el Dr. Malcolm no está trabajando, disfruta de la jardinería, el yoga y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Tenesha Lisbon received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Tufts University and her Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty, from University of Massachusetts Worcester. She practiced as a Registered Nurse and then as a Family Nurse Practitioner for several years before joining PCHC in 2018. Tenesha enjoys instructing undergraduate nurses and graduate nurse practitioner students in primary care and prior to her nursing career she taught high school Biology. Tenesha loves her work and is happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community teaching and caring for others. When she is not working, Tenesha enjoys reading, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.

Tenesha Lisbon recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Biología y Psicología de Tufts University y su Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería y como Enfermera Familiar Especializada, de la University of Massachusetts Worcester. Ella practicó como Enfermera Registrada y luego como Enfermera Familiar Especializada durante varios años antes de unirse a PCHC en 2018. Tenesha disfruta enseñar sobre la atención primaria a nuevos estudiantes de enfermería y a enfermeros practicante. Antes de su carrera de enfermería, enseñó biología en la escuela secundaria. Tenesha ama su trabajo y está contenta de tener la oportunidad de contribuir con la comunidad enseñando y cuidando a los demás. Cuando no está trabajando, a Tenesha le gusta leer, ir al gimnasio y pasar tiempo con amigos y familiares.

Tina Duarte earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yale University and her Medical degree from Dartmouth School of Medicine. After completing her residency at the Brown University School of Medicine affiliated site at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Dr. Duarte completed a Master of Science in Epidemiology and a Maternal Child Health Fellowship. Prior to joining PCHC in 2018, Dr. Duarte was the Assistant Program Director for the Brown University Family Medicine Residency and she also taught medical students. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and volunteering with a local soccer club.

Tina Duarte obtuvo su licenciatura en Psicología en la Yale University y su título en Medicina en la Dartmouth School of Medicine. Después de completar su residencia en el sitio afiliado de la Brown University School of Medicine en el Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, el Dr. Duarte completó una Maestría en Ciencias en Epidemiología y una Beca de Salud Materno Infantil. Antes de unirse a PCHC en 2018, el Dr. Duarte fue el Director Asistente del Programa para la Residencia de Medicina Familiar de Brown University y también enseñó a estudiantes de medicina. En su tiempo libre, le gusta estar al aire libre y ser voluntaria en un club de fútbol local.

Courtney Jusino received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice –Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining PCHC’s Nurse Practitioner Residency program in 2019, and deciding on a career in primary care, Courtney had an extensive nursing career. She worked at Women & Infants Hospital and Kent County Hospital in a variety of nursing roles including intensive care, neonatal intensive care, post-operative care and oncology. Courtney grew up in Rhode Island and is now raising her family across the street from her childhood home. When she’s not working or caring for her family, Courtney sits on the board for The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and shopping.

Courtney Jusino recibió su Bachillerato en Artes en Psicología, Bachillerato en Ciencias en Enfermería y Doctorado en Práctica de Enfermería - Practicante de Enfermería Familiar de la University of Rhode Island. Antes de unirse al programa de Residencia de Enfermeras Practicantes de PCHC en 2019, y decidir sobre una carrera en atención primaria, Courtney tuvo una extensa carrera de enfermería. Trabajó en el Women and Infants Hospital y en el Kent County Hospital en una variedad de roles de enfermería, incluyendo cuidados intensivos, cuidados intensivos neonatales, cuidados postoperatorios y oncología. Courtney creció en Rhode Island y ahora está criando a su familia frente a la casa de su infancia. Cuando no está trabajando o cuidando a su familia, Courtney se sienta en la junta directiva de The Partnership to Reduce Cancer en Rhode Island. En su tiempo libre, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y hacer compras.

After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, Takeysha Duarte earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Family Practice from Endicott College. In 2018, Takeysha joined the first class of nurse practitioners in PCHC’s Nurse Practitioner fellowship program. Previously, she spent more than a decade in nursing at Caritas St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boston, providing care for critical care medical and surgical patients on the Intensive Care and Stepdown Units. Takeysha enjoys working with patients who bring both diverse diagnosis and background to the health center. Takeysha enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring Rhode Island’s wonderful restaurants.

Después de obtener su licenciatura en enfermería de Chamberlain College of Nursing, Takeysha Duarte obtuvo su Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería con una especialidad en medicina familiar de Endicott College. En 2018, Takeysha se unió a la primera clase de enfermeras practicantes en el programa de becas de enfermería practicante de PCHC. Anteriormente, pasó más de una década en enfermería en el Centro Médico Caritas St. Elizabeth en Boston, brindando atención a pacientes críticos y médicos quirúrgicos en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos y Reducciones. A Takeysha le gusta trabajar con pacientes que aportan diversos diagnósticos y antecedentes al centro de salud. A Takeysha le gusta cocinar, viajar y explorar los maravillosos restaurantes de Rhode Island.

Dr. Ogwurike is a Family Medicine practitioner who completed her medical residency in Family Medicine from Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. She received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Ogwurike graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Geology from University of Ghana. She completed an externship at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. While she was a medical resident, Dr. Ogwurike was a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Howard University Hospital. Her hobbies include playing volleyball and other sports and exploring new places.

La Dra. Ogwurike es una practicante de Medicina Familiar que completó su residencia médica en esta rama en el Howard University Hospital en Washington, DC. Recibió su título de médico de St. George’s University School of Medicine en Granada, Indias Occidentales. La Dra. Ogwurike se graduó Cum Laude con un título en Geología de la Universidad de Ghana. Completó una pasantía en el Kings County Hospital en Brooklyn. Mientras era residente médica, la Dra. Ogwurike fue miembro del Comité de Farmacia y Terapéutica en el Howard University Hospital. Sus pasatiempos incluyen jugar voleibol y otros deportes al igual que explorar nuevos lugares.

Dr. Matthew Perry received their medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where they were a member of the Gold Humanism Honors Society. Dr. Perry completed a residency at Memorial Hospital Family Care Center and worked doing street-based medicine in partnership with House of Hope and Project Weber-Renew.
They graduated from the Premedical Postbaccalaureate program at Colombia University and received their Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Wesleyan University.
As an active member of the community, Dr. Perry has been involved in local activist organizations such as Showing Up for Racial Justice and the Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance Network. In their free time, Dr. Perry likes to go to punk shows, queer events, and likes to hike, cook, and read fantasy novels.

Obtuvo el título de medicina en la Facultad de Medicina Warren Alpert de Brown University, donde formó parte de la Gold Humanism Honors Society. Dr. Perry completó una residencia en el Centro de Atención Familiar del Memorial Hospital y realizó actividades de medicina ambulante en colaboración con House of Hope y el Proyecto Weber-Renew.
Se graduó en el programa de posgrado de Medicina de la Universidad de Colombia y obtuvo la licenciatura en Matemáticas en Wesleyan University.
Como miembro activo de la comunidad, Perry ha participado en organizaciones activistas locales como Showing Up for Racial Justice y Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance Network. En su tiempo libre, le gusta ir a espectáculos de música punk y eventos "queer", y le gusta hacer senderismo, cocinar y leer novelas de fantasía.

Wesley Smyth, FNP, received his Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona before graduating from Oregon Health and Science University in Oregon with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He received his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Prior to returning to nurse practitioner school, he was an emergency department nurse for eight years at various hospitals in Massachusetts, California, Wisconsin, and North Carolina.
Wesley joined our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program in 2023. In his free time, Wesley enjoys exploring Rhode Island with his family and his dog Lucy.

Wesley Smyth, FNP, recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Ecología y Biología Evolutiva de la Universidad de Arizona y una Licenciatura en Ciencias del Oregon Health and Science University en Oregón con una Especialización en Enfermería. El recibió su Maestría en Ciencias en la Especialidad de Enfermería de la Universidad de Massachusetts en Boston. Antes de regresar a sus estudios para obtener su especialización en enfermería fue enfermero del departamento de emergencias durante 8 años en varios hospitales de Massachusetts, California, Wisconsin y Carolina del Norte. Wesley se unió al Programa de Residencia NP (enfermero especializado) de PCHC en 2023. En su tiempo libre, Wesley disfruta explorar a Rhode Island con su familia y su perro llamado Lucy.