Pam Trio
Welcome! We're so happy that you're considering applying to our residency program at Dartmouth Hitchcock. I'm Pam, one of the 2023-2024 internal medicine chief residents.
I grew up in Washington DC, and from there went to Williams College where I studied art and psychology. I then spent a few years working in the mental health field as a DBT counselor at a residential treatment center outside Boston. I loved this job but felt compelled to learn more about the science behind mental health disorders which drove me to apply for post bac programs. I was fortunate to attend Temple University for post bac, and Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University for medical school. While in medical school I also completed a master's degree in bioethics. Following medical school, I was fortunate to wind up here, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for internal medicine residency! While in residency my main interests have been in understanding and teaching about healthcare disparities in medicine, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) at Dartmouth Health via the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) pathway, and learning about hospital medicine through the hospitalist pathway. I'm looking forward to a career in hospital medicine after chief year.
I love many things about this place but will share just a few. First, I love how beautiful the Upper Valley is. The hospital is surrounded by nature and has a lot of natural light. Second, I appreciate the sense of comradery and kindness that exists here. Third, I find significant value in the opportunity to treat the underserved population here. We have a large number of patients with broad and varied social needs in addition to their quite complex medical needs, and working with this population has made me a well-rounded physician with good understanding of both the medicine and the healthcare system. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, hiking, painting, yoga, and bird watching.
Thank you for your interest in our program. I wish you all the best with your application season. If you have any questions about my experience here or our program in general, please feel free to email me.
Email: pamela.s.trio@hitchcock.org
Jamie Horrigan
What drew me to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center was the wonderful experience I had as a visiting medical student. I was treated as a valued member of the team and was impressed by the kindness surrounding me, the picturesque natural light in the hospital, the beauty of the Upper Valley, and the strong teaching and mentorship of the program. Throughout residency, my incredible mentors guided me through numerous research projects, educational opportunities, and offered supportive insight into my career track. Participating in the medical education track helped improve my teaching skills and gave me the opportunity to bring a teaching kitchen to the program to promote nutrition education. The program has gifted me lifelong friendships, insurmountable laughs, and cherished memories. Currently, I am applying to gastroenterology fellowship.
I grew up in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, a small town were the Boston Marathon starts, then participated in an early-assurance medical program between Siena College and Albany Medical College. This program focused on service, the humanitarian side of medicine, and creating compassionate physicians. In college, I studied abroad in Ecuador, and after my first year of medical school, I spent 6 weeks working with children in Honduras.
Outside of work, I enjoy all things water, including waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and swimming. I may have started a trend here, and now everyone is buying paddle boards and joining me on the water. I also enjoy downhill skiing and hiking the beautiful mountains in the area. I live with my husband, Brendan, our two cats, and my sister Michelle who is doing an accelerated nursing program (you might see her around the hospital).
I look forward to meeting all of you!
Email: jamie.m.horrigan@hitchcock.org
Lucia Joseph
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the IM Residency Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center!
I spent all of my childhood and early adulthood in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. My undergraduate degree was in anthropology at Tufts University but during my junior year I lived abroad in London, England and attended the University College of London. If the opportunity ever presented itself to work or live in London again, I would jump at the chance. After undergrad I moved to Brookline, Massachusetts where I worked in clinical research for 2 years, tried and failed to take up running, performed an exhaustive search for the best ice cream in the greater metro area (it’s Toscanini’s), and developed an obsession with mystery novels (check out Tana French please).
My time in the Upper Valley started in 2016 when I arrived at Dartmouth for medical school. I fell in love with the colors of fall foliage, abundance of farmers markets and farm stands, complete absence of traffic, and the unfailingly supportive community of physician-educators at Geisel and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Three years later when it was time to apply to residency I looked all over the Northeast and ultimately, I decided I didn’t want to leave. As a resident I found a strong culture of camaraderie, program leadership who sincerely value feedback and are committed to the process of constant improvement, and a positive yet challenging learning environment fueled by our large catchment area and complex patient population. I particularly enjoyed my time in the Medical Education Track and the opportunities to participate in both small group and bedside teaching with medical students. When I look back on my experience now, I feel so fortunate that I was able to continue my training here at Dartmouth. Next-up I’ll be applying to fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
Outside of work I enjoy gardening, sourcing local ingredients to try new dinner recipes, pretending to be a contestant on the Great British Baking Show, exploring new restaurants, swimming in the local lakes and rivers, reading, and hanging out with friends. I live with my husband Francesco and we love to travel.
Best of luck with the application cycle and all your future endeavors. Happy to chat by email about Dartmouth or any questions that come up!
Email: lucia.a.joseph@hitchcock.org