Christopher Wu, MD

Where are you from?

Born in Fayetteville, AR and grew up in Arcadia, CA

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

Going to concerts, hiking, running, catching sunsets, smelling creosote in the rain, watching basketball mixtapes, noodling on the guitar, cinema.

What are your professional interests?

Critical care, homelessness.

Why did you choose UA EM?

Amazing faculty invested in teaching. Every fellowship option you can imagine. Great reputation. 2 major sites for practice, 10 minutes apart, with a world of difference in between. A unique population you won’t see anywhere else. My cat loves it here. Why go anywhere else?

Favorite activity in Tucson?

Cresting Gates Pass during sunset, catching a show at the Rialto Theater, exploring nearby mining towns, taking the scenic highways, grabbing a late night Sonoran hot dog, catching a movie at The Loft Cinema, people watching at Black Crown Coffee.

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

Becoming a full-fledged adult??