Finnian Moon, DO

Where are you from?

A. Corbett, Oregon 

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

A. Running, Hiking, attempting and sometimes succeeding climbing mountains, dragging my dog on adventures, learning something new with friends, and exploring new towns through their food and coffee culture. 

What are your professional interests?

A. Wilderness medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine, Rural medicine

Why did you choose UA EM?

A. I rotated in a smaller community hospital and I loved the tight knit community and vast opportunities to grow. I had been looking at programs in Arizona and, thanks to the high praise of several friends, when I discovered there was a community program with similar opportunities of a large academic institution it was hard to look away. Interview day (though virtual) at UA SC EM just sold me with how kind and inclusive staff and residents were. There was a sense of belonging and a found family that made me confident I could happily uproot myself from the Pacific Northwest and give living in the desert a go. 

Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?

A. I've actually never been to Tucson, but have had several friends speak of the endless opportunities to get outside and how beautiful the desert is. I can't wait to be able to run outside without fear of falling on ice, still have the chance to ski in the winter, and be surrounded my mountains. Besides, who can say no to the chance of sunshine, good food, and exploring a new environment? 

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

A. To make sure my dog has the best life he can have, continue growing and keep my menagerie of plants alive, improve my spanish, and make some new friends along the way.