To earn her clinical hours for PA school, Sam worked as a CNA at a retirement home in New Milford as well as in home care in the DC area. While she loved her experience working with the elderly population, Sam always knew she wanted a career in pediatrics. While in training at Yale, Sam focused on pediatric medicine, including rotations in pediatric emergency medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and neonatal intensive care.
She currently resides in New Milford, CT with her husband, Kerkko, and their dog, Mabel. During her free time Sam loves to be outdoors hiking, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.