Education

Residency: Central Maine Family Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, Lewiston, ME

Graduate Degree: DeVry University, MBA, Napierville, IL

Medical Degree: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, MD, Sint-Maarten

Undergraduate Degree: McGill University, BSc, Montreal, QC, Canada

Board Certifications

Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine

As a primary care provider, I am often a patient’s first point of contact when it comes to health preservation, illness prevention and chronic disease management. My goal is to use evidence-based practices to educate patients and provide them with the knowledge needed to support their health journey.

In my specific role as Medical Director at Bates Health Services, I hope to apply this same knowledge and experience to support students on campus as they navigate their health and academic success.

Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Maine Medical Center

Undergraduate: Tufts University

Major: Biomedical Engineering

I believe in promoting health and supporting preventative care efforts through physical activity based on the belief that ‘exercise is medicine.’ I work with patients using shared decision-making to provide creative solutions to their unique healthcare needs.

I enjoy working with underserved populations, and when the opportunity to create a new sports medicine program within the residency appeared, I was excited to step into the role. I enjoy combining my interests in sports medicine, ultrasound, and public health in a teaching environment, and look forward to continuing to learn from and teach residents for years to come.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and being active outdoors hiking, playing sports, and spending time with my family.

Hometown: Andover, MA

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: CMMC Family Medicine Residency

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut

Major: Psychology

I grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Maine to study medicine as the University of New England and have not wanted to leave since. I was drawn to family medicine because of the unique opportunity to help care for individuals throughout their lives and across multiple settings. My interests include reproductive health and inpatient medicine.

After completing my residency and serving as chief resident at CMMC, I am excited to be staying on as faculty. I have enjoyed working in this community and appreciate the commitment to education and care at the residency. The culture is one that strives towards growth and I am thrilled to continue to be part of the team. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors. My husband and I love to take our daughter and dog hiking. I also enjoy biking, cooking, and attempting to garden.

Hometown: St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Medical School: Touro University California

Residency: CMMC Family Medicine Residency

Undergraduate: University of Minnesota

Major: Biochemistry and Chinese (minor)

Growing up, I was always interested in health and wellness. My parents are both pharmacists and my father does acupuncture. Because of them, I became interested in health and wellbeing from a holistic and evidence-based approach. In college, at the University of Minnesota, I studied biochemistry but also had the opportunity to study abroad in China to learn Chinese for a year. After graduating, I spent some time traveling, coaching high school soccer and volunteering. After some reflection, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career in Osteopathy due to its holistic philosophy and hands on approach. Not long after I was off to California for medical school where, in addition to obtaining a medical education, I gained a man bun and met my wife through our school’s frisbee club.

For residency, I knew CMMC was the right fit for me. As my wife has family in Maine and the Northeast, she could attest to its beautiful and diverse landscapes and being from Minnesota I missed the seasons.  In addition, I was very attracted to the diverse experiences and opportunities that a rural residency afforded. The residency’s strong commitment to OMM and integrative medicine was one of the main features that attracted me. More importantly, I liked the family and down-to-earth atmosphere I experienced when I came here that is still present to this day.

After graduating, given my interest, I decided to further pursue my passions in integrative medicine and acupuncture. I completed a two-year fellowship through Maine Medical Center and the University of Arizona. During that time, I also became certified in acupuncture through an intensive course for physicians.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy being active whether it being playing soccer, frisbee or going on a hike and spending time with my wife, son and dog.

Fellowship: Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Maine Medical Center
Residency: Sutter Santa Rosa–UCSF Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Dual degree: M.D., Sc.M. (Master of Science in Population Medicine)

She graduated from Brown University Medical School with dual MD and Master of Science in Population Medicine degrees. Residency pulled her to the West Coast, where she graduated from Sutter Santa Rosa-UCSF Family Medicine Residency as an HIV specialist and CREATE (Continuing Reproductive Education for Advanced Training Efficacy) trainee with advanced reproductive health skills. Through residency as a third-year running the inpatient medicine, obstetrical, and outpatient services, she discovered her enthusiasm for medical education and decided to pursue an academic fellowship in Addiction Medicine.

Clinical Areas of Interest: She is passionate about dismantling health inequities and expanding access for marginalized populations such as those living with SUDs, HIV, unhoused communities, and carceral histories. She is an advocate for the integration of harm reduction into clinical care and enjoys providing education on this evidence-based practice to colleagues, medical trainees, and patients. As a Family Physician, Dr. Kazal maintains a broad practice in comprehensive reproductive health, HIV/HCV prevention/treatment, and procedures with general primary care of patients and families through peripartum, childhood, and aging, from the acute hospital to community settings.

Medical School:  A.U.A. College of Medicine

Residency:  Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency

I have a deep-seated belief that everyone should have access to healthcare—it’s a right, not a privilege. And having primary care as the heart of it all is vital for keeping our communities healthy and thriving.

My own curiosity has taken me on a journey through a variety of healthcare settings, from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) as far west as Seattle to rural clinics in Maine, and eventually into leadership roles in hospital systems. These experiences have given me a broad perspective and allowed me to keep my practice diverse and dynamic. Moving into resident education felt like a natural step, sharing my experiences, and learning together as we adapt to the ever-changing world of medicine.

My interests include dermatology within primary care, behavioral health integration, international medicine, substance use disorder treatment, and the exciting ways technology enhances our practice. Yet, despite all the tech advancements, I still have a soft spot for my trusty old stethoscope from med school—it’s been with me through thick and thin.

My spouse is a local Mainer, and together we have 2 strong-willed kids and 2 Seattleite golden retrievers who have made an impressive transition from the urban sidewalks of Seattle to enjoying the open fields and cold Atlantic waters of Maine.

Victoria Bolduc joins Bates as the Coordinator for Student Well-Being, working closely with Bates Health Services and a wide range of campus partners to support students as whole people. Victoria received her Master’s of Higher Education Administration in 2021, and has a background working with college students for more than a decade through Enrollment, Residence Life, and Student Engagement in Boston, Western MA, Seattle, and now, her home state of Maine. Victoria is passionate about resourcing students with medical, academic, and social supports during their undergrad experience, and creating opportunities for connection, belonging, and personal growth. She is currently working towards a second Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Lesley University in Boston, which she hopes to use in continued service towards students’ overall well-being.

Kelly joined the Bates Health Services staff in April of 2023.  She brings to us 15 years of Medical Assistant knowledge with 12 years spent in Pediatrics.  She is looking forward to caring for the Bates students and helping them stay healthy during this school year. 

Maggie has been part of the Bates community since 1989. Her role as a staff nurse is multifaceted, assessing students and providing proper triage for medical care. Prior to her interest and practice in college health she worked primarily in pediatrics, in hospital and in home care. She graduated from The Children’s Hospital School of Nursing in Boston and attended Northeastern University.

Josh is a Registered Dietitian whose passion lies in working with students and athletes at the collegiate level. Josh helps clients navigate various health concerns (allergies, chronic diseases, eating disorders), acute GI distress, performance nutrition and general healthful diets using evidence-based practice and research.

Josh earned a Bachelor’s in Nutrition from San Diego State University, and later completed a Masters and Dietetic Internship at Simmons University, specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition. His ultimate goal is to help improve people’s relationship with food and uses a non-diet approach with a belief that all foods fit.