Anesthesiology Residents: Class of 2030

James Abbott, M.D.
Hometown: Morgantown, PA
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Why HUMC: I chose HUMC for its high-volume surgical environment and diverse patient population, which offer exceptional opportunities for comprehensive clinical training.
Professional Interests: General Anesthesia and Cardiac Anesthesia
Personal Interests: Outside of the hospital, I enjoy staying active by playing golf, cycling, and soccer, as well as spending quality time with family and friends. Miffy.

Sheena M. Horiki, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Why HUMC: I chose HUMC because it offers exposure to a large number of wide-ranging cases, and it has a supportive culture among faculty and residents. I also hope to continue to serve the community that I have had the opportunity to work with since medical school.
Professional Interests: General anesthesia
Personal Interests: Hiking, exploring new restaurants and cafes, spending time with friends and family, Miffy.

Melanie S. Horn, D.O.
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why HUMC: As a Bergen County native, I’m excited to train at HUMC and care for the community where I grew up. I chose Hackensack for its diverse case volume, excellent training opportunities, and supportive team culture.
Professional Interests: General anesthesia
Personal Interests: Tennis, live music, spending time with family and friends, Miffy.

Ryan Kern, M.D.
Hometown: Baltimore, M
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicin
Why HUMC: I was lucky to train at HUMC as a student and chose to continue my training here for the amazing faculty and the incredibly diverse learning opportunities HUMC offers.
Professional Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia, Palliative Care
Personal Interests: Cooking, reading, video games, drawing, ultimate frisbee, traveling, going dancing, Miffy.