Meet Our Staff
Sydney Choi
Sydney graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and a minor in Social Psychology. In between semesters, she came back home to Maryland where she volunteered at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as a gastroenterology medical assistant and Red Cross volunteer. After graduating, Sydney worked as an ophthalmologic medical assistant for two years where she learned intensive patient care involving various retinal diseases and disorders. Sydney spends her weekends volunteering at the local dog shelters and at the Wheaton Ice Arena as an assistant coach to the local short track speed skating team. Her passions for medicine and teaching inspired her to pursue a Master’s in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University. Since graduating, Sydney is excited to expand her medical knowledge in plastic and reconstructive surgery to further fuel her dream of attending medical school. During her free time, Sydney loves going to concerts with friends, tending to her many plants, and spending time with her senior dog who has been with Sydney since her eighth birthday.
Sharon Chow
Sharon graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Public Health Studies and continued on at the Bloomberg School of Public Health to receive her Master’s degree in Environmental Health and Engineering with a certificate in Food Systems, the Environment, and Public Health. She has worked previously in a toxicology laboratory helping develop a screening assay to track early neurodevelopment through stem cell derived brain organoids and has volunteered extensively in the pediatric emergency department in Baltimore and assisted in research that examined food insecurity in the patient population. These experiences have reinforced her desire to attend medical school and she is excited for the opportunity to expand her medical knowledge and gain experience in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, trying new restaurants, and cooking new recipes.
Maggie Larkin
Maggie graduated from the University of Richmond in 2022 with a B.A. in Healthcare Studies and a minor in Anthropology. During her time there, she was the President of Best Buddies and worked at the campus post office. She was also able to participate in anthropological research examining the pregnancy experiences of women of different socioeconomic statuses. Since graduating, she completed a dermatology gap year program that solidified her desire to attend PA school. She is very excited for the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Carter and gain invaluable knowledge and experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In her free time, Maggie enjoys spending time with friends, going on long walks, and thrifting.
Sydney Newburn
Sydney graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Bioethics from the University of Virginia in 2023. During her time at UVA, Sydney was President of the pickleball team, a writer for the school paper, The Cavalier Daily, and worked for the men’s lacrosse team. The summer before her fourth year, Sydney participated in a Public Health and Community Organizing program in Cape Town, South Africa. More recently, Sydney was named a Center for Global Health Equity scholar which allowed her to travel to Mbarara, Uganda to work on a clinical drug trial for patients with sepsis, HIV and tuberculosis. In addition to the clinical trial, Sydney worked with the Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Sydney is a lifelong resident of northern Virginia having graduated from The Madeira School where she interned with Dr. Carter in high school and competed on the Equestrian team. Sydney is thrilled to return to Dr. Carter’s office as she pursues her lifelong goal of becoming a PA. During her free time, you can find her at a pickleball tournament, planning her next adventure, or taking her Goldendoodle, Denver to the dog park!
Sydney Norris
Sydney is a rising junior at The Pennsylvania State University, studying for a Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health and a minor in Biology. During her time at Penn State Sydney has taken courses specializing in human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, genetics, kinesiology, and psychology. Sydney was born and raised in Montgomery County, MD, having graduated from Winston Churchill High School where she was a four-time varsity springboard diver, part of the English and Engineering Honors Societies, and in charge of the fundraising committee for her graduating class. Sydney is excited to be a summer intern for Dr. Carter’s office and to be recognized as an observer in the operating room at Sibley as she continues her studies toward becoming an NP. During her free time, you can find her visiting her friends from college, listening to music, or coaching diving at her local pool.
Annie Hirschberger
Annie graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health from Tulane University. Throughout her time at Tulane, she engaged with the New Orleans community by volunteering in the NICU/PICU of Ocschner hospital and at local charter schools as a reading partner for elementary school students and teaching sex education to middle schoolers. She also spent time gaining research experience in the department of pharmacology at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, in which she focused on behavioral studies with ethanol and alprazolam. The summer before her senior year, Annie worked in a neurologist’s office, which confirmed her passion for medicine and her goal to attend medical school. Annie is thrilled to expand her medical knowledge and experience by working with Dr. Carter, and is excited to get involved in community initiatives in the D.C. area. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, cycling, exploring new coffee shops and going for long walks with friends.
Kate Lee
Kate graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics and Biology from Tufts University in 2024. While at Tufts, Kate played on the varsity field hockey team and served as a captain her senior year. She also was a Team Impact liaison and helped run the Tufts chapter of Strong Girls United. Kate has worked as a scribe in a pediatric practice as well as an assistant in a dermatology office, both of which solidified her desire to attend medical school. She is very excited to be working with Dr. Carter and to learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Outside of the office, Kate enjoys taking her dog on walks, baking, and coaching youth field hockey.
Maureen Quinn
Maureen is originally from Massachusetts and graduated with a B.S in Biology and a minor in Theolgy from Emmanuel College. While at Emmauel, Maureen served as Class President and President of the Emmanuel College Swim Club. Maureen then moved to the DMV area and continued her education at George Washington University, where she received her Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. At GWU, Maureen conducted research on the relationship between personal agency and gender-based violence among adolescent girls in Ghana. Maureen is passionate about pediatric and adolescent health and hopes to be a pediatrician. Maureen has worked at a plastic surgery office in Massachusetts and looks forward to expanding her medical knowledge even more with Dr. Carter. Maureen is excited to be a part of Dr. Carter’s team as she pursues her goal of attending medical school.
Outside of the office, Maureen enjoys walking, painting, arts and crafts, and spending time with friends and family.