NARROWSBURG, NY — Sarah Lander M.D. recently began her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester after receiving a degree in medicine from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Lander graduated on May 17 with special recognition, being presented with the Simeone Scholarship awarded “to students pursuing surgery who demonstrate academic excellence and exhibit compassion.” She graduated as valedictorian from both Sullivan West High School in 2008 and Fairfield University in 2011. She is the daughter of Richard and Lisa Lander of Narrowsburg.

Sarah is pictured with Dr. Randal Betz, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and mentor who hooded her at graduation.