Dr. Erin Achilles is originally from Massachusetts and obtained a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2009. Following undergrad, she pursued a master’s degree in Anthropology at Stony Brook University, performing research in the fields of primate behavioral ecology and early hominin origins. After graduate school, Dr. Achilles completed her degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2019, followed by a rotating internship at The Animal Medical Center in 2020. She pursued specialization in cardiology and completed a one year specialty research internship and a three year residency program at the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining her diplomate status in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, exploring NYC, and spending time with her two cats, Oyster and Cricket.