Sue St. Pierre, DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rotating Internship, Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, Waterville, Maine
Brighton Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
I’ve been told that you can usually hear me before you see me…. that infectious, belly laugh of mine always gives me away! Having been blessed with a quick, dry wit, I’m usually able to make those around me laugh (or at least smile). Sharing laughter with a patient seems to link us as just two human beings and can allow the tension or angst present in an exam room to exit more quickly.
I’d been bitten by the teaching bug back in 1996 and worked at both the CMMC and EMMC FP Residencies before working as a preceptor for Maine-Dartmouth, primarily at the FMI, from 2001 to 2003. My journey back to MDFMR took me by way of a small town in Colorado called Durango. Sitting on the banks of the Animas River, Durango was a place of great joy (birth of my son, Nate) and of great sorrow (closing of my holistic, solo practice). Having also been a place of deep healing, I’ll carry its memories in my heart for a life time. I’m happy to join the faculty now at Maine Dartmouth.
Outside of work, I relish time spent with Nate exploring Maine’s hiking and biking trails as well as keeping our golden retriever entertained. I also enjoy writing in many forms – short comedy monologs (one that was performed in NYC!) and a very rough draft of a screenplay are among the creative endeavors that keep my life in balance.