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Resident Biography

Catherine Bixby, DO

Postgraduate Year 5

Medical School

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Biography

Hometown: Newington, CT

Undergrad Institution: Fordham University

Other Degrees: MS in Neuroscience and Medical Science

Future Plans: Transplant Surgery Fellowship, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.

Why UMASS?: Everyone in the program (attendings, administration, co-residents, etc) are genuinely invested in resident education, growth and success. The program values and actively supports each resident’s unique qualities and career aspirations. The program additionally provides exceptional surgical training through high case volumes and operative exposure in all specialties. I am very grateful and proud to be a part of such a strong supportive surgery family/team!

Favorite thing to do in Worcester: Explore the wide variety of restaurants!

Recent abstracts, posters, or publications:

Kronfli,A.P., Bixby,C.E., Brehm,C., Soleimani,B. Late cardiac tamponade four years following total artificial heart implant. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2020, Sept:110(3): 757-1100.