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Test 2 of New Residents Display
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Dayton, Ohio
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Hammocking, hiking, skiing, hunting, fishing, reading, guitar shredding
What are your professional interests?
EMS, Wilderness Medicine, SAR
Why did you choose UA EM?
I had never been to Tucson prior to the interview; however, before the flight even landed, I knew it was where I wanted to be. I was really hoping I liked the people, and luckily, they were my favorite on the interview trail.
What's your ideal vacation?
Currently a toss up between Mustafar or Mordor
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Learn to climb, mountain bike, and hike uphill without breathing heavy
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Where are you from?
Dallas, TX
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Hanging out with my wife and my dog. We like to go on hikes, hang out in our pool, have friends over for wine or some craft beer and game nights. I enjoy following (and firmly believing I'm a part of) the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Texas A&M Aggies.
What are your professional interests?
Community Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
Solid program with a great reputation. Good Volume. Large alumni network. Most importantly when my wife and I decided to couples match we were welcomed with enthusiasm by the program director. We wanted a program that fit who we were and what we felt was most important in life, and UA EM offered that to us.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Camping on Mt. Lemmon
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Grow as a husband and a dog father. Enjoy life and everything it has given me.
The University of Arizona College of Mediicine
Where are you from?
Douglas, Arizona
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Baking, Rock painting, Board games, Yoga, Travel, Trying new coffee shops and restaurants, Scrapbooking, Movie nights and zoo trips with the kiddos!
What are your professional interests?
Rural medicine, Underserved populations, Health professional wellness.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The UA programs in general have such a family feel and you always know you’re a part of a solid team that wants you to succeed. I love the patient population at South campus in particular and the way it has more of a community EM feel. You meet so many interesting people with diverse pathology and really get to take ownership of their care!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Tucson is an awesome city with lots of fun things to do from outdoor activities like camping to attractions like Reid Park Zoo and the Children’s Museum. Not to mention it has a phenomenal food scene. Along with nearby Cochise county, it’s also home for us! All our family is close by and we adore the area. My in-laws have a nearby farm, where my son is looking forward to investing in chickens to keep his current family of ducks company!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Improve my cake baking skills and spend time with family.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Grand Forks, ND
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Spending time with my wife, Laura, and son, Daniel. I also really enjoy working on my house and yard, cooking, and hope to learn to fly.
What are your professional interests?
Sports medicine, public health
Why did you choose UA EM?
Two programs offered the opportunity to work at a large University tertiary care hospital as well as a smaller, community hospital that is still under the same University department, which I think is great. The people in our department were a big factor as well.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Hiking Mt. Lemmon
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Mainly to be able to look back on residency and know that I maintained the best work-life balance that I could and really made the most of the three years.
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Where are you from?
I grew up in Silver City, New Mexico, a small mining community that was the home and watering hole for infamous outlaws such as Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love the outdoors and like to spend as much time in the wildness as I can get away with. I also have been known to dabble in the gentleman’s sports:,cooking, gardening, and other forms of respectable debauchery.
What are your professional interests?
I am interested in using my combined degree to work as a pediatric hospitalist and community emergency physician. I am also interested in wilderness and austere medicine, tactical medicine, medical education, and public policy.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I came to UA because of the people here, both in the hospital and in the community. I truly believe this is a place that I can live, learn, and grow as a person and as a physician.
What's your ideal vacation?
Above all else, I would plan a trip with close family and friends to a secluded beach town somewhere exotic with plenty of good food, cold beverages, clear diving, and outdoor adventures.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
During my time in Tucson, I would like to start playing tennis competitively again and regain my old serve and volley. I also plan to continue my journey to the senior PGA, a dream that is honestly far out of my reach but is invigorating to pursue none-the-less.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona Campus
Where are you from?
Folsom, CA
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love to hike and be outdoors. Exercising and living a healthy lifestyle are very important to me. Some casual hobbies are guitar, piano, disc golf, rock climbing, and video games.
What are your professional interests?
I love to teach, so I hope to one day teach medical students/residents as a preceptor in the hospital setting. I have interests in pursuing a fellowship in ultrasound or EMS (to be determined).
Why did you choose UA EM?
I was looking for certain aspects in a residency program and UA Tucson hit them all. For example, I wanted to train at a program with rotations in multiple settings like University and Community, longitudinal pediatric exposure, and a close-knit family feel. The residents I had spoken with were very confident from their training, and had nothing but positive things to say about the program. I also have strong social ties to the area which helps during this huge transition into the next step of my career.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I've heard so much about the amazing food scene in Tucson and can't wait to try out all of the best spots!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Make friends, eat some good food, visit Mt. Lemmon as much as possible, play all the disc golf courses in the area, and learn Spanish.
Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Where are you from?
Bainbridge Island, Washington
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
After living in the Chicago area for four years I'm excited to be moving west and getting back into mountain biking, hiking and climbing. I also enjoy cooking, travel, and board games.
What are your professional interests?
Global Health, Wilderness Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
While at UA I really enjoyed the opportunity to rotate at both a large tertiary care center and a community-oriented hospital at South. I got along great and learned so much form the attendings and residents. On top of that, Tucson is a great place to live, with access to the outdoors and great food.
What's your ideal vacation?
I had to put my fourth year travel on hold due to Coronavirus, but I was planning on backpacking around western China for two months, exploring the national parks and cuisine of Sichuan province, before following the silk road through eastern Tibet and Gansu.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I would love to explore the southwest more, and get better at cooking and climbing.
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Where are you from?
Phoenix, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love cooking, going on long walks with my husband and our dog, and as much traveling as we can do!! I also have a guilty pleasure for reality television.
What are your professional interests?
Critical Care, Ultrasound
Why did you choose UA EM?
The residents I met during my interview were a huge reason I chose this program! The environment was incredibly supportive. I was also drawn by the patient population.
What's your ideal vacation?
Actually, as I am typing this I am on my way to Greece! My husband and I plan on exploring the islands but also taking some time to relax by the pool and take in the sites around us! I am particularly excited about hiking the volcano in Santorini!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I definitely want to explore all that Tucson has to offer. I would also like to try to take a trip to a new city...or better yet country...every year! It is also important to me to spend time with my husband and pup.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Where are you from?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
All things outdoors! Hiking, camping, biking, snowboarding, long walks with my dog
What are your professional interests?
As a combined Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics physician, I hope to work in a rural setting in both an ER and a private pediatrics clinic.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The relationships between the residents and with the faculty at UA drew me into this program the most. There is truly a family feeling in the culture of UA, where faculty are willing and eager to teach and residents are genuinely supportive of each other. After completing an away rotation here, I just couldn't wait to come back.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I still cannot believe so many hiking spots around Tucson can be done within a day trip! And for days when I want to be less active, I love exploring the downtown and 4th Avenue area shops and craft breweries.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
To improve my trivia skills, land a snowboarding jump, bike from the base to the top of Mount Lemmon, and explore as many national parks in and around Arizona as possible.
New York Medical College
Where are you from?
Chula Vista, California.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I enjoy any kind of physical activity such as hiking, jogging, going to the gym, gardening and all kinds of sports even though I’m not the best at any one of them….and Netflix.
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine!!
Why did you choose UA EM?
I enjoyed my visit to Tucson during my interview. The residents and attending are a fun/down to earth group who are very easy to talk to. I also like the diversity in the community that UA serves.
What's your ideal vacation?
A vacation that never ends, filled with great food and even greater company.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I’d like to hike all the great trails in Arizona.
University of Virgina School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Richmond, VA
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Mountain biking, rock climbing, sci fi novels
What are your professional interests?
Ultrasound, aerospace medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
Friendly department with solid academic chops, tons of action, and unbeatable nationwide network of alums. Plus I knew coming to Tucson would be an adventure!
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Hiking and camping on Mt Lemmon. It’s not in Tucson but nearby Tombstone is awesome.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
My wife is an architect in town and our relationship is my top priority amidst the challenges of residency. I’ve found this program very supportive of residents and their families since I’ve been here. Despite the heavy hours and plenty of stress, the residents and attendings go the extra mile to make sure you get enough time out of the hospital to be happy.
Stanford University School of Medicine
Where are you from?
South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Being outside: climbing, mountain biking, skiing. Then, eating large amounts of food after those activities. Finally, laying on the couch watching TV while recovering from the outside activities and the food I just ate.
What are your professional interests?
Health IT and informatics, Peds EM.
Why did you choose UA EM?
On interview day, this was the program where I connected most strongly with the residents and faculty. Plus, all the outdoors and food opportunities (see hobbies above), in the comfortably-sized city of Tucson.
What's your ideal vacation?
I love the American West. So, ideally going somewhere that could serve as a home-base for my hobbies, like climbing/biking in Moab or climbing/skiing in the Eastern Sierra from Bishop.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Improve my Spanish to make it passable. Find the best places around Tucson to climb, bike and eat. Avoid terrible sunburn or a biking faceplant into a cactus.
University of Washington School of Medicine
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Missoula, MT.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I mainly just look to get outside. Mountain biking, backpacking, skiing, rafting or anything else that gets me outdoors. I’m also big on live music and traveling whenever possible. I follow some sports, mainly college basketball and MLB.
What are your professional interests?
Incorporating my medical education into global health and wilderness medicine.
Why did you choose UA EM?
UA is an awesome program in that it provides experiences at both a busy level 1 trauma center and a county/community hospital that sees a lot of underserved patients. The program has a great reputation for training and producing well-prepared EM physicians that find jobs all over the country, and the staff is extremely supportive of both educational and personal goals.
What's your ideal vacation?
Putting everything I need to live in a backpack, turning off my cell phone, and exploring some mountains and towns in countries I’ve never been to before.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
My main goals for time outside the hospital are to become as familiar as possible with every mountain bike trail in the Tucson area, hide my skis from myself in my apartment so well that I forget they’re there, and compile a list of the top 10 most solid taquerias Tucson has to offer.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Oklahoma City, OK
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I would consider myself a foodie and I love to travel and try different cuisines. I can also hold my own at table tennis and soccer.
What are your professional interests?
Academic medicine and healthcare administration.
Why did you choose UA EM?
Diverse patient population, a great mix of academic and community experiences, and excellent mentorship opportunities.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Endless authentic local cuisines, vibrant culture, and beautiful mountains.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Try as many of the local restaurants as I can, visit the national parks in Arizona, and learn to mountain bike.
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Where are you from?
Farr West, Utah. Sounds boring, right? 15 minutes from great mountain biking, 20 minutes to the Great Salt Lake, 30 minutes from good skiing, and 35 minutes from catching some great trout.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I greatly enjoy hanging out with my wife and daughter. We love to do anything outside. Be it disc golfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or hunting, I can always be found out of doors. I also love to cook and consider myself a decent amateur charcoal griller. Along with food, I also enjoy sampling new beers and whiskeys whenever I can. Lastly, I am a pretty voracious reader. I can be found reading anything from Stephen King and James A. Corey to Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins.
What are your professional interests?
Emergency Ultrasound, Medical Education, Social Emergency Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care,
Border Health.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I was looking for a combination of academic and underserved Emergency Medicine. UA fit the bill for both of these. I knew that I would have the opportunity to have an excellent education in ultrasound, airway management, etc. while also being able to have a unique experience in border health and working with Spanish-speaking populations. Additionally, I really connected with the faculty and residents who I met while interviewing and during my second look. I felt that I could get along with many of them and leave with lasting friendships. Lastly, my wife and I really like the landscape, recreational activities, and people of the southwest. Tucson is a unique city in that it is decently sized with lots of amenities while also having a smaller feel with tons of outdoor recreational opportunities.
What's your ideal vacation?
I would love to go to Italy, Mexico, or Honduras to explore historic landmarks and learn about
advanced civilizations that came before ours. Take in the local culture, food and drink while meeting
new and interesting people.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Make time to build my relationship with my wife and daughter, continue to learn Spanish, explore all Tucson has to offer and maybe play some good disc golf while I’m at it.
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Where are you from?
Boston, MA -> Atlanta, GA -> Baton Rouge, LA -> Augusta, GA. But mostly I’ll claim ATL.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Ultimate Frisbee, tennis, hiking, climbing, skiing, cooking Cajun food, drinking good beer, reading many non-medical books, learning new hobbies.
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric emergency medicine, ultrasound, academics, possibly critical care.
Why did you choose UA EM?
Extremely impressed during my visiting rotation by the friendly culture, approachable attendings, complex patients, and excellent teaching.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Anything involving Mt. Lemmon, chasing a frisbee, or sampling from one of the many breweries
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Becoming a better climber, learning to ride a bike, exploring all Arizona has to offer, learning to speak Spanish.
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Where are you from?
Tucson, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Anything outdoors, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, skiing, horseback riding, I love yoga, sports, beer, sports and beer, being a dog mom.
What are your professional interests?
Critical Care, Wilderness Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
The people, there were only good vibes on interview day, to be close to family and some of my oldest friends, easy access to the outdoors, after living in the Midwest I need a break from humidity!
What's your ideal vacation?
Somewhere you can walk or bike to most things with a warm ocean to immerse in and mountains to climb.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Laugh as much as I may cry, get to the Grand Canyon, I cant believe I am from AZ and have never been, adventure with my other half and fur babies whenever I can, improve my Spanish, make some life long friends and memories.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Las Vegas, NV
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I am very big into sports. I enjoy playing basketball, football, golf, skiing and running. I'm always up for any competitive sport/activity at any time though. My wife and I enjoy traveling together, going to movies and eating great food.
What are your professional interests?
Sports Medicine and Ultrasound.
Why did you choose UA EM?
UA EM had everything I was looking for in a program. I wanted to attend a 3 year University program with subspecialty tracks offered during residency and possible fellowships that I think I may want to pursue. The people I met on my interview day were great and I felt like it would be a great fit for me and my family. My wife and I were very familiar with Arizona after working here for a few years prior to starting residency so we felt right at home.
What's your ideal vacation?
I like going to places with a lot of history to explore. We usually alternate a vacation to a place with loads of history and then a place with a beach and lots of sun.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Be able to hold a semi-intelligible conversation en espanol. Run the marathon down Mt. Lemmon and crush my prior marathon times without destroying my knees. Be present as much as possible for my wife and kids.
The University of Arizona
Where are you from?
South Africa
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Rugby, cricket, African dance and sheep shearing.
What are your professional interests
I am interested in fellowships in sports medicine, research and toxicology.
Why did you choose UA EM?
University of Arizona has a sense of community that is unparalleled and the opportunity to learn from faculty who are leaders in research.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Sheep shearing in Marana.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Where are you from?
New Prague, Minnesota
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
My partner is from Alaska, so we spend our summers up there on the boat fishing for halibut and salmon! We also love the Seattle Seahawks, our cats are named Pete and Carroll.
What are your professional interests?
Rural Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. I am hoping to practice in Alaska one day within the rural communities.
Why did you choose UA EM?
After completing an away rotation at U of A, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. The residents made me feel like part of the family. Additionally, the opportunity to train in the combined EM and Peds program is such an incredible and unique pathway.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
The taco trucks are out of this world! Big foodie over here and Tucson really checks the box!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I want to learn how to climb, find THE best taco truck, see the Grand Canyon and go an entire year without seeing snow (specifically Minnesota snow)!
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Prescott, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Anything outdoors. I have two sweet kids and two sweet dogs, so we like to play outside and hike when we can. I also enjoy beer.
What are your professional interests?
I’m EM & Peds and I’m drawn to child abuse advocacy, wilderness medicine, and medical education.
Why did you choose UA EM?
EM & Peds program was the primary draw for me. I went to UA for medical school and couldn’t imagine leaving when the program here is so awesome! Go Cats!
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Hanging out or hiking with my family, and kickin it at the various breweries in town. Also brunch… gotta love brunch.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Raise two kids (and two furry kids) to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted :)
University of Washington School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Seattle
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Playing sports, traveling, reading
What are your professional interests?
Becoming independently wealthy
Why did you choose UA EM?
Awesome people and happy residents/staff
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Recover from work and enjoy the beautiful weather
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Kingsport, TN.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love to travel, playing with my dog, hiking, napping, gardening.
What are your professional interests?
International medicine and underserved communities.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I immediately felt like I fit in with the residents and faculty, and felt like everyone really supported each other. I also loved the unique opportunity to work at the county and academic centers. I hope to do some medical work in Latin America so the location and patient population gave me a great opportunity to practice Spanish.
What's your ideal vacation?
Anywhere I've never been. Currently eyeing: Half Dome hike, Mt. Kilimanjaro, or a Beyoncé concert.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Adopt another greyhound and learn how to climb.
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Where are you from?
Virginia.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Surfing, swimming, hiking. At times, I also get filled with unhealthy rage watching my favorite hockey team (Capitals) and college team (VT Hokies).
What are your professional interests?
Community medicine.
Why did you choose UA EM?
Tucson has a really cool EM setup - split time at different sites, Spanish population, the friendliest residents, and awesome outdoor life.
What's your ideal vacation?
Surf trip with my girlfriend somewhere that has delicious food.
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California
Where are you from?
Issaquah, Washington.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Exploring new places - museums, countries, taquerias. Playing board games. Being active - running in new cities, kickboxing, wakeboarding. Watching college football - Fight on!
What are your professional interests?
Global health, community medicine, ultrasound.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The people - the residents, the faculty, and the community of patients served.
What's your ideal vacation?
Sightseeing, napping next to the ocean, and sampling local cuisine.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Create a new home, travel to new places, make new friends, and try not to melt.