Class of 2024
Krystie Wong
Hometown: Needham, MA (small suburb outside of Boston)
College, Medical School, other Schools (include degrees earned): MCPHS University Boston, BS and MPAS
Hobbies/Interest: Going to concerts, traveling, rock climbing, snowboarding, exploring new places to eat
Past life: I went to a direct entry program that consisted of 3 years of undergrad and 3 years of PA school. Throughout this time, I worked as a patient care assistant, a medical assistant, and an EMT.
Academic Interest: I have always been interested in emergency medicine and critical care!
Favorite activities in New Haven: I’m not sure yet since I lived in Massachusetts my entire life, but I hope to explore all the things New Haven has to offer!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale’s program offers a great experience in various areas of medicine. During my interview, I truly felt the commitment and sense of community here. Yale also allows me to be in a new city while still being just a short drive to where my family is in both New York and Boston.
Random factoid: I was born in Hong Kong and speak fluent Cantonese!
Tim Cariddi
Hometown: Emerson, NJ
College, Medical School, other Schools (include degrees earned): Manhattan College (BS, Nuclear Medicine Technology), Emory University (MMSc - Physician Assistant)
Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, snowboarding, soccer, space exploration
Past life: I worked as an EMT for two New Jersey hospitals, as well as for my town’s volunteer ambulance corps. Before that I briefly spent some time as a physical therapy aide, ski (snowboard) patroller, and high school soccer coach.
Academic Interest: EMS, Critical Care/ICU, austere medicine (Aerospace, Wilderness, Disaster Response)
Favorite activities in New Haven: Sampling the numerous New Haven apizza joints and exploring local trails and beaches.
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Yale offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class providers while working alongside and being held to the same standard as PGY-1/PGY-2 medical residents. The variety of emergency department settings and off-service rotations, opportunity to step into an academic role with the university, and the diverse community of New Haven were all major draws. The clinical rotation in EMS was a bonus, and the positive feedback from current/past residents and positive, supportive energy from the program directors and senior staff assured me that Yale was the place I wanted to be.
Random factoid: Myself and my three siblings are all Eagle Scouts.
Lucas Crowley
Hometown: Londonderry, NH
College, Medical School, other Schools (include degrees earned):
University of Massachusetts Amherst (B.S. Public Health)
Bay Path University M.S. Physician Assistant Studies
Hobbies/Interest: Spending time with my family, friends, and dog. Listening to music/ going to concerts, playing golf, and making jokes about how bad I am at golf.
Past life: I spent my summers working as a camp counselor and was a drummer for various drumlines during the academic year. At the end of undergrad, I was a volunteer firefighter and EMT. After undergrad I went on to become an ER tech before going to PA school.
Academic Interest: EMS, Critical Care, Disaster Medicine, and Diabetes Research and Technology
Favorite activities in New Haven: My favorite thing to do in New Haven is eating at all the different restaurants, but I am new to the area, so I am excited to explore the city and see what it has to offer!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: I was drawn to the Yale APP EM program because it offered training for all levels of patient acuity, as well as multiple off service rotations, including pediatrics. The residents and faculty I interacted with on interview day all seemed to be very happy, genuine, and had a passion for teaching medicine. Being located in the Northeast and having close proximity to family and friends sealed the deal for me!
Random factoid: I built a DIY closed loop insulin pump system that is capable of automatically adjusting basal insulin rates.
Carley Pennecke
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
College, Medical School, other Schools (include degrees earned):
James Madison University
Wake Forest School of Medicine - Master of Medical Science, PA Studies
Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, going to stand-up comedy shows, closing my eyes and picking a random recipe in a cookbook to make, attempting to sew my own clothes, travelling to new places.
Past life: I was an EMT on a volunteer rescue squad in the town I went for undergrad. After graduating, I worked in the local ER as a tech while still running rescue for a year prior while applying to PA schools!
Academic Interest: Wilderness medicine, medical education, EMS
Favorite activities in New Haven: To be determined… I can’t wait to move up for the program start!
Why Yale’s Emergency Medicine Program: Unbelievable opportunity to begin my career as a PA working amongst and learning from the brightest and best medical providers. I genuinely enjoyed my interview day and felt so welcomed by everyone I met.
Random factoid: I have a cat named Mouse who takes Gabapentin daily for feline neuropathy.