Family and Community Care Current Residents

PGY-1

Yousef Amr, MB, BCh (he/him)

Yousef grew up in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. His passion for wanting to help people put him on a long journey that eventually led him to Keene, New Hampshire. Yousef received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI-MUB). He then moved to Jordan where he practiced medicine as a general physician. Wanting to take his career further to provide excellent patient-focused care, he is pursuing a residency in Family Medicine. In his free time, Yousef enjoys the outdoors, hiking, swimming, history, travel, and a good coffee brew.

Betsy Assoumou, MD, MBA (she/her)

Betsy was born in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, and grew up in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Her educational journey includes earning a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, a Master of Medical Science from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Accounting and Business Administration from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Williams College and is a proud Eph! Before medical school, Betsy excelled as a certified public accountant, working in public and private accounting in and around Boston, MA. Her mother's experience with breast cancer ignited her passion for medicine and primary care, leading to a remarkable transition in her career. Coming to medicine through personal tragedy has fostered Betsy’s empathy and desire to connect with patients. In medical school, she was selected for induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society as an exemplar of compassionate patient.

Julie Burgett, MPS, MD (she/her)

Julie grew up on a dairy farm in the small rural community of Tully, New York. She studied at Cornell University for Animal Science and International Agriculture & Rural Development, after which she was a Peace Corps Environment and Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer in the southern highlands of Tanzania. Julie served as her family’s farm manager and helped transition her dad into retirement upon returning stateside. She completed her master’s in Global Development at Cornell University with her field work revolving around One Health principles in South Kivu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She worked as a care coordinator at Mount Sinai, navigating the many systems NYC has to offer. Her interest in Family Medicine stems from both these experiences and coming from a rural community where the need was great. Julie graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York State and is a captain in the Air Force. She is focused on cultivating relationships with patients while delivering evidence-based patient centered care. Julie enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures, all animals, dancing, hiking, music and gardening.

Christopher Conway, MD (he/him)

Chris grew up in a rural setting in central Vermont where he developed his passion for helping others and the importance of local community and public service. He received his undergraduate degree from Castleton College and attended the University of Vermont's Post-Bac Pre-Med Program before earning his MD from St. Matthews University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman. Chris' interest in medicine began at an early age and was nurtured by his mother who worked as an RN in a busy pediatric practice. Family Medicine exemplifies the scope and diversity of practice Chris feels passionate about and ultimately decided to focus his energy on. His interests within Family Medicine include both inpatient and outpatient care in behavioral health, addiction medicine and pain management. Outside of work, he enjoys acoustic music and seasonal activities including skiing, mountain biking and hiking, and spending time with his wife Lisa and three daughters, Jillian, Julia and Jaiden.

Abigail Huelsman, MD (she/her)

Abby grew up in Southwest Florida. She attended the University of Florida for undergrad, with a degree in microbiology and nutritional sciences. In college, she was very involved in music; playing piccolo in marching band (Go Gators!) and singing in the University Women’s Chorale. After college, she stayed in Gainesville, FL working as a medical scribe in endocrinology and participating in health disparities research with the UF Department of Psychology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating with distinction in the Patient Safety and Quality track. Her interests within family medicine include gender affirming care, reproductive health, obesity medicine, and quality improvement/patient safety. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Abby is excited to be back in New England with her partner and their two dogs, Lara and Forest. In her free time, Abby enjoys baking, board games, and spending time with her family. She looks forward to exploring the beautiful nature the Monadnock region has to offer.

Cassandra Papaleo, DO (she/her)

Cassie is a lover of nature and believes in the power of human connection – both support her journey in medicine. She is drawn to family medicine by her deep curiosity about people, commitment to health equity, and a desire to cultivate meaningful relationships in order to build healthier communities in all spaces – whether that be in the hospital, clinic, or neighborhood.

She studied physics and biology at Ithaca College and attended medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine. Prior to medical school, she worked at Boston Children’s Hospital in various pediatric research and public health advocacy initiatives. During this time, she concurrently taught yoga and meditation to patients and families. While in medical school, Cassie served as a wellness advocate for her classmates and a board member for the Student Physicians for Social Responsibility club. She also co-led research projects focused on death awareness and end of life care.

Cassie is interested in the full breadth of rural family medicine of both inpatient and outpatient care, with particular interests in addiction medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. She is passionate about the intersection between health and social justice. Outside of medicine, Cassie finds joy moving outdoors – rock climbing, skiing, swimming, backpacking – and connecting with loved ones. She also enjoys dancing, cooking, and exploring mindful ways of being.