Dr. Papanicholas graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2007 with a degree in Biochemistry, then went on to earn her veterinary degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She completed a one year rotating medical and surgical internship at the New England Animal Medical Center and practiced general medicine at a small animal practice after her internship. She is a highly experienced emergency clinician and skilled surgeon with an interest in internal medicine. Outside of work she enjoys being outside, traveling with her family and spending time with her beautiful horse.