About Us:

Incoming Chief Residents

Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Undergraduate: Elon University
Medical School: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Rosemary Kelley, MD
Chief Resident '25-'26

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Rosemary (Rosie) Kelley is a Boston-area local. She completed her BS in Biology at Elon University in North Carolina. Before medical school, Rosie assisted in clinical research on acute pain interventions, which sparked an interest in anesthesiology. She completed her MD at UMass Chan Medical School, where she graduated as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. At UMass, she was selected to be a FAER Medical Student Research Fellow. She led a student-run initiative called Power of Presence, which focused on providing companionship to patients nearing the end of life.

Throughout the residency, Rosie has demonstrated a passion for resident wellness and support and serves as the Resident Director of Peer Support. As a Chief Resident, she looks forward to collaborating with her co-chiefs to continue fostering a warm and supportive environment. She aims to work with her co-residents and faculty to facilitate positive intraoperative learning experiences. Rosie plans to pursue a fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia. Outside the hospital, she loves Peloton bike boot camps, cheering for Boston sports teams, and spending time at the beach with her two rescue pups, Peanut and Juniper.

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago

Soobin Kim, MD
Chief Resident '25-'26

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Born in South Korea and raised in Chicago, Dr. Kim completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois, graduating with Honors and as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. She was heavily involved with two pipeline programs, MedSTEM Pathways, and CHAMPIONS NETWork, to expose students from under-resourced Chicago communities to medicine and healthcare career pathways. A first-generation immigrant, Dr. Kim is passionate about medical education, mentorship, and community-building. She serves as the Residency Education Curriculum Director, is an active member of the Brigham Social Club, and has led department-wide engagement as the Social Media Director.

As chief resident, she is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where residents feel empowered to grow. Her goals include advocating for her co-residents and their well-being, improving their educational experience, and promoting a residency program where all its members thrive. After residency, she plans to pursue a fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running–currently training for her first marathon (Chicago 2025)–and long walks around Jamaica Pond, yoga, traveling, and watching Michigan sports.

Hometown: Los Alamitos, CA
Undergraduate College: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Taylor Vega, MD, MCR
Chief Resident '25-'26

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Taylor Vega, a California native, grew up in Los Alamitos before pursuing her studies at UC Berkeley in the Bay Area. She later attended Oregon Health and Science University for medical school, where her training in the Pacific Northwest deepened her understanding of the interdependent relationship between patient care and health systems. This experience shaped her academic and advocacy interests at the intersection of clinical care and health policy.

During her Master’s year in Clinical Research, Dr. Vega collaborated on a project focused on hospital-based interventions for patients with hepatitis C (HCV) and substance use disorders. She is committed to transforming healthcare systems to ensure they serve the needs of all individuals who interact with them.

During residency, Dr. Vega has been actively involved with the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiology (MSA), collaborating with residents statewide to exchange insights on training and advocate for improvements in anesthesiology education and patient care. As chief resident, her goal is to drive progress that enhances access to opportunities, promotes excellence, and supports the well-being of her colleagues, all while ensuring continued clinical and educational growth. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, baking fresh bread (or pizza), and practicing hot yoga.

Outgoing Chief Residents

Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Undergraduate: Trinity College
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Karyn Barrett, MD
Chief Resident '24-'25

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Karyn Barrett is a native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. She received her BS Degree in Economics as a President’s Fellow at Trinity College (Hartford, CT) while playing varsity soccer, where she helped her team make their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. During her senior season, she was selected as an Academic All-American. Before attending medical school, she spent two years assisting with clinical research trials at Massachusetts General Hospital for pediatric neuromuscular diseases. She obtained her MD degree from Drexel University College of Medicine.

She is a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. Karyn enjoys working and collaborating daily with her co-residents and faculty. Being a chief resident enables her to advocate for her co-residents, work closely with faculty to foster a positive learning environment, and continue to improve the program to ensure it remains the best anesthesia residency in the country. Karyn loves to play soccer, golf, and ski in her free time and is a fierce supporter of all Boston sports teams.

Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Rosalyn Chen, MD
Chief Resident '24-'25

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Rosalyn Chen hails from Minnesota and Massachusetts and graduated from the Seven-Year Accelerated Medical Program at Boston University. Her experiences with education, humanism, and advocacy drew her to the opportunity to be chief. She previously led an education initiative at an assisted living center to encourage medical literacy and brain-enrichment activities for geriatric and underserved communities. She additionally served as the editor of her medical school magazine and as the student delegate to the ASA Medical Student Component. Her research during residency has centered on socioeconomic and racial disparities in pain management and regional anesthesia.

As a chief resident, she hopes to advocate for resident wellness and intraoperative education. She believes the most remarkable feature of the Brigham is the sense of community and belonging. She is dedicated to nurturing a culture of clinical curiosity and camaraderie along with her co-chiefs. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with vegetable-forward recipes, jogging along the Esplanade, and wine and painting nights with her co-resident friends.

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate College: Clemson University
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Megan Hunt, MD
Chief Resident '24-'25

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Megan Hunt is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. Megan attended Clemson University, where she developed an early interest in advocacy and public policy. She spent a summer in eastern Uganda researching ways to enhance HIV care in the USAID system. Megan expanded her interest in anesthesia and leadership at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. As an LGBTQIA+ physician, she understands the importance of representation within anesthesiology and is currently exploring health inequities in gender, race, and care outcomes.

She serves as the resident chair of the LGBTQIA+ affinity group in the BWH DEIB Housestaff Council and as a resident representative to the BWH Anesthesia DEIB Committee. She is a resident lead of the Gender Affirming Perioperative Anesthesia Care Team (GA-PACT), working to improve care for gender-diverse patients undergoing surgery. She is passionate about representing the interests of her colleagues and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. In her free time, Megan enjoys running, hiking, and skiing with her wife in the beautiful mountains of New England and walking around the parks of Boston with her puppy, Waverly.