Paul grew up right here in Revere, Massachusetts. His favorite memories of his hometown include summers at Revere Beach, running the hurdles for Revere High School’s track team, and many, many trips to Kelly’s (a favorite local restaurant)! Paul comes from a big Italian American family. Their constant support is the reason he has been able to pursue his dreams.
As a first-generation college student, Paul attended Brown University, where he studied biology and public health. In college, he volunteered to answer calls at a local crisis hotline. He also traveled home on weekends to work in the emergency department at CHA Everett Hospital. He saw that many patients needed not only emergency care, but also primary care, health insurance, and a number of social and community-based resources. One day, when he read that family doctors care for patients in this broad context, he decided to become a family doctor.
After college, Paul became a research assistant at Tufts Floating Hospital for Children. He worked with families whose children had complex medical conditions. Paul helped to design a checklist especially for these families, to make sure that all of their child’s needs are met before they go home from the hospital.
Paul went on to study at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he continued to pursue his passion for community health. He helped establish Worcester’s Baby Box Project, which provides families with a safe place for their baby to sleep. He also led his school’s elective on treating patients with substance use disorders and helped to establish a program that conducts community health fairs. During his senior year, he created a mentorship program for Revere High School students who are interested in careers in healthcare, just like he was. Paul was recognized for his community work in medical school by induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Paul is overjoyed to be a resident at CHA. He is grateful to help care for a community that means so much to him. In his free time, Paul enjoys running, playing the guitar, reading, and spending time with his family and friends. He can’t wait to start running Revere Beach again!
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