Meet Our Fellows

Name: Onica Washington, MD, PhD

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency/Fellowship: Internal Medicine Residency at UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA
Fellowship in Nephrology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Hobbies: Playing videogames, traveling, doing embroidery stitch, going to the gym, and trying new foods with my husband

Interest in Geriatrics: 
I enjoy working with the geriatric population because I love hearing the stories of many of my patients. It fascinates me that so many of them have lived through such historic events, and I find that many offer invaluable advice and wisdom that I can apply to my own life.

What are your favorite Central MA activities?
Trying new restaurants and playing in the snow (there is no snow in the south).

Why did you choose UMass Chan Medical School for your Geriatric Medicine Fellowship?
I had the privilege of completing my internal medicine residency at UMass Chan Medical School in 2021. When the opportunity arose to return for a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, the decision was clear. UMass Chan Medical School has perfected a remarkable blend of world-class medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care. Returning to where my medical journey began and completing my training here has been a dream come true.