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Test 2 of New Residents Display
St. George's University School of Medicine
Where are you from?
I am from New York.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love to run, hike, bake. I love road trips. And snuggles with my puppy!
What are your professional interests?
I am interested in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric critical care.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I chose UA because of the EM Peds training, the people, and to get away from the snow.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Seven Falls hike at Sabino Canyon.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Form lifelong friendships, complete rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon and make it to Havasu falls.
University of Texas School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Most recently Texas (San Antonio), but I lived in several different places growing up.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Cooking/baking, running, hiking, crossfit, hanging out with my dog (Gypsy), Fightn’ Texas Aggie Football, and board games.
What are your professional interests?
Critical care and ultrasound.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I did one of my aways here and really liked the people, the program and the lifestyle outside of the hospital.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Being outside :)
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Complete a ½ iron man.
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Where are you from?
San Diego, but since have lived in Los Angeles, Rhode Island, and Maine.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Hanging out with my wife and children, preferably somewhere outdoors. I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, biking, yoga, learning to climb, and trying new things that blow my hair back a bit.
What are your professional interests?
Wilderness medicine, sports medicine, global health. Incorporating outdoors and sports interests, particularly surfing, into my career.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I felt very at home here on my rotation. On every level, the people are great. I am stoked to be at a program with such a well-rounded residency experience and opportunities like rural rotations to branch out and train in different settings.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
My mom and her side of my family have lived in Tucson for many years, and I am looking forward to many family get-togethers and fun times.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Maintain some balance in my life with professional aspirations, family life, and personal interests. Also, sneak in some surf and snow trips.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Where are you from?
All over! But I spent most of my childhood in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Eating, sleeping, socializing, and being outdoors. Activities that combine those interests are my favorite! So you can usually find me camping, hiking, backpacking, whitewater boating, skiing, playing sports, dancing or cooking with a group friends or loved ones.
What are your professional interests?
Right now I am interested in sports, wilderness, and disaster/tactical medicine.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The people I met on interview day and continue to meet living here. They have an obvious passion for their field and are so excited to share it with you. And Tucson is freaking gorgeous and has so much to do outside!
What's your ideal vacation?
Backpacking or whitewater boating somewhere beautiful. Preferably with people I love and well outside of cellphone signal.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Make amazing friendships. Have lots of dinner parties filled with laughter. Get better at climbing and mountain biking. Learn new sports. Snuggle my dog often.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Where are you from?
Grand Rapids, MI
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I’m an equal opportunity (and amateur) outdoor adventurer: hiking, rock climbing, trail running, camping.
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, border health
Why did you choose UA EM?
I came here as a 4th year med student interested in the Peds-EM program and was blown away by how smart, supportive, and enjoyable the residents and faculty were at this program.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
There are a lot of good, affordable yoga studios and going to classes is my favorite after work activity. When I have a day off, hands down hiking/camping is a favorite, and there are great areas to explore all around Tucson.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
To build lasting friendships, keep (generally) healthy habits, and take advantage of living in the Southwest!
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Where are you from?
Flagstaff, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Growing up in Flagstaff near to the forest and trails inspired a love for the outdoors. Whether it’s trail running, mountain biking, climbing, back packing, hiking, dirt biking, or camping I feel invigorated when I am outside doing just about anything. A close second is spending time with my two dogs, Willow and Renny. They never fail to make me smile or laugh and their greetings when I get home are second to none. I also enjoy yoga, dabbling in cooking and baking, can almost always be found jamming to some kind of music, and nothing beats a good cup of coffee in the morning.
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Rural Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
The amazing Peds/EM group!!! The entire department is filled with fantastic, fun-loving people to work with and the residents are absolutely stellar and feel like a family. I love the diverse patient population of Tucson. Tucson also has such great access to the outdoors, a lively, funky culture, and all the street tacos you could ever dream of! The passion of this program and place inspires me to become the best physician I can be.
What's your ideal vacation?
Playing somewhere high in the mountains from dawn to dusk. Perhaps a return trip to New Zealand!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Run a marathon and do another mountain bike race! Backpack in the Grand Canyon and get back to the Weminuche Wilderness in Colorado. Make lifelong friendships and travel to visit friends around the country. Keep the stoke high and continue to find balance!
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Cape Girardeau, MO
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Language learning, hiking, krav maga, and mediocre attempts at DIY home renovations
What are your professional interests?
Wilderness and International Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
I got really good vibes on interview day, even through Zoom!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I've lived in the mid-south my entire life, so moving to the desert will be a big change and I'm excited just to be in a new environment.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I would love to finally grow a vegetable garden that stays alive long enough to produce food.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Phoenix, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Traveling, craft beer, Arizona sports (especially football and softball), and spending time with my friends and husband.
What are your professional interests?
Chest compression only CPR and EMS.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The faculty and residents are amazing. Makes for a great learning and working environment.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Tailgating for Arizona football games
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Make some great friends and enjoy my life outside of residency
Pacific Northwest University
Where are you from?
Wenatchee, Washington
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Like a lot of us in the EM world, I enjoy getting outside on my bicycle and playing in the snow, particularly when there is a bakery treat or cup of coffee at the endpoint. I’m also an unapologetic country music fan, and never say no to an ambitious cooking project with friends.
What are your professional interests?
Addiction Medicine, Palliative Care, Medical Education.
Why did you choose UA EM?
So many reasons- I was really drawn to the hybrid community/academic model and was so impressed with the leadership on interview day. It’s also a personal and professional goal of mine to be comfortable speaking Spanish with patients, so longitudinal language curriculum was a huge draw. The welcoming, cohesive group of residents really made me feel at home here.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
My significant other is from Tucson, so I was early convert to the beauty of this desert. There is a lot to love about 350 days of sunshine, endless trails to explore and the magic of a monsoon. Maybe it’s the Sonoran sunset talking, but I’m convinced that the margaritas here are some of the best in the world.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Ski Mount Lemmon! But in all seriousness, I’m committed to speaking more Spanish, learning to grow a desert garden and spending some time at the pottery wheel.
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Where are you from?
Broomfield, Colorado
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I am a huge sports fan and enjoy playing basketball, working out, and going to games. Also, I love camping, fishing, lounging by a pool, traveling, grilling, and cooking (come try my tacos).
What are your professional interests?
Global Health, Critical Care, Sports Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
Entering interview season I wanted a program that truly had a family atmosphere and put a heavy emphasis on education. At the end of my interview day I had zero doubt I had found the perfect fit at UA! I was not only impressed with the reputation, curriculum, and quality of training, but also excited to meet so many outgoing faculty and residents who made their working environment so much fun. Add on a diverse patient population and the amazing landscape of Tucson, and I knew I had found my new home!
What's your ideal vacation?
Either warm weather and a scenic beach, or hiking around some mountains in the snow.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Some of my goals include trying every Sonoran dog in Tucson, learning basic Spanish, keeping close with my family, girlfriend, and friends, and maybe buying a house and trying my hand at a little DIY remodeling.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Reno, Nevada
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Anything going uphill and back down: skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, trail running with the pup, and surfing. I love traveling the world by bicycle, meeting weird people, eating snacks in cool places, getting stuck in storms, and dancing around the fire with friends and family.
What are your professional interests?
Medical education, wilderness medicine, and sports medicine.
Why did you choose UA EM?
I was looking for a program that combines community/county and academic environments, sees a significant volume of underserved and Spanish-speaking patients, has opportunities for subspecialty tracts, and has a supportive and fun group of faculty and residents. I loved the family feel of a smaller program with unopposed learning opportunities that is part of a large academic program and Dr. Stoneking as PD sealed the deal! Training in a location with good access to mountains and trails was essential, so UA EM was the perfect fit for all the above. Plus- my wife, Leanne, is starting veterinary school in Tucson at the same time, so heading down for some SW desert sun seemed like the perfect choice.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Endless single-track, awesome climbing, ability to bicycle commute, a smaller and affordable big city, and a unique SW vibe.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Race mountain bikes, break into a new climbing grade, have a garden, make lots of great friends, have lots of dinner parties, and still get some skiing in. Also, learn how to survive in 110+ degrees.
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Where are you from?
Dublin, Ohio
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Climbing, skiing, and hiking. Trying new craft beers. Living and dying with Duke Basketball.
What are your professional interests?
EMS, Medical Student Education, Disaster Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
Everyone I met on my interview day, from the residents to the faculty were the most welcoming I met on the entire interview trail. UA seemed to have the perfect hybrid academic/county/community feel. Plus after several decades of living in the Midwest, I couldn’t be happier to move somewhere that actually has some elevation changes.
What's your ideal vacation?
Either deep water soloing off an island in Greece or sitting on a beach somewhere.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Invest in a sunscreen company. Watch The Office at least several more times before it leaves Netflix. Find all the breweries in Tucson. Improve my extremely limited Spanish.
University of Washington School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Wyoming
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
hiking, white water rafting, backpacking, travel, reading
What are your professional interests?
Global health and austere medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
I love the Southwest and the Mission of UA
What do you enjoy doing in Tucson or what attracted you besides the residency program?
Saguaro sunsets, hiking & running opportunities
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Improve my Spanish, keep my plants & dogs alive
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Where are you from?
Murrieta, California
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Running (ultramarathons), cycling, rock-climbing, Nordic skiing (obviously opportunities are sparse in this dessert paradise), baking (especially sourdough bread), music (I play guitar, piano, banjo, and sing), reading/audiobooks (I'm a sucker for a good sci-fi book or biography).
What are your professional interests?
Global Health, Sports Medicine, Medical Technology innovations.
Why did you choose UA EM?
From the time I began medical school, I have heard amazing things about the program, people, and community. After talking to the residents here, learning about the program and faculty during my interview, I knew my wife, my baby girl, and I would love it here. I'm also a fluent Spanish speaker and have done a lot of work with Latin communities in the US, as well as in South America. The commitment of the residency to focus on Spanish and serving the Hispanic and Native American communities had significant appeal to me.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Being from Southern California, the dessert always has felt like home. You can't beat the outdoor activities in Tucson either. My wife and I are stoked to hit the trails here and soak up the sun. Oh, and you can't leave out the awesome food scene here, too. I'm excited to eat my weight in tacos.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Get on the Great British Baking Show, get a puppy, be the best husband and dad I can be, explore the desert and run some ultras with minimal cactus attacks, help my wife beat her Indiana Jones-like fear of snakes.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Pomona Campus
Where are you from?
Tucson, Arizona. Born at UMC! Go Cats!
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Climbing, backpacking/camping, traveling, board games, looking at and petting dogs, target shooting, brewery touring, pub trivia, eating Eegees and Sonoran hotdogs at El Güero Canelo, live music, UA sporting events, and movies and binging Netflix shows.
What are your professional interests?
EMS, Sports Med, and administration.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The UA EM program is essentially the complete package and where I knew I would be the happiest. UA was the interview where the people and program culture stood out the most. The residents are engaging, fun, and interesting. The program boasts a great reputation due to amazing faculty committed to resident education, a comprehensive curriculum, and numerous fellowship opportunities. There is emphasis on resident support and wellness. The balance between the University and South campus offers unique and diversified patient experiences. Oh, and most importantly, a food allowance! Beyond the program, if you can handle (and ideally, embrace) the heat, there is so much to love about Arizona, Tucson, the Sonoran desert and outdoor opportunities, and southwest culture as a whole. Finally, I couldn't beat being home with family and friends, and becoming a Wildcat again was a major perk.
What's your ideal vacation?
Anywhere a bit off the beaten path that has a blend of history/art/architecture, a balance between mountains and beaches, great food and drink, and of course, world-class climbing. Next on the list is climbing the Mediterranean coast from France to Greece, or simply exploring more of America's national parks.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Break into a new climbing grade, establish and record the first ascent on a new route on Mt. Lemmon, road bike to the summit of Mt. Lemmon, adopt and train the ultimate outdoor pup, experiment more with cooking, learn to play guitar (did someone say Wonderwall?), and improve my Spanish.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Where are you from?
Born in Tampere, Finland
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Fitness, soccer, traveling, reading/watching/all things sci‐fi
What are your professional interests?
Ultrasound, possibly Critical Care
Why did you choose UA EM?
UA has a top tier program that trains amazing physicians, in an affordable city with lots to do! What's not to love?
What's your ideal vacation?
Backpacking or roadtrip through the Mediterranean, or anywhere really!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Nonmedical goals include working with and learning from incredible colleagues, making new friends/family, and constantly seeking improvement!
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Paris, France
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Baking, anything DIY, spending time with my family
What are your professional interests?
Global Health, critical care
Why did you choose UA EM?
Being from France, my openness to relocating anywhere in the U.S. guided me to seek a residency program that would align with both my professional ambitions and my family's needs. It was essential to find a program in a large city that offered diverse clinical experiences yet was close to nature and had a welcoming community environment. Tucson, Arizona, quickly emerged as the ideal location for my Emergency Medicine residency. I was particularly attracted to Tucson's robust clinical exposure and its strong commitment to community-focused healthcare, not to mention, the breathtaking mountain view. The city's dynamic medical community presents a wide array of patient demographics and complex medical cases, ensuring that my training in acute care would be comprehensive. Tucson's renowned institutions and vibrant atmosphere provide an optimal setting to develop under experienced mentors, preparing me to thrive in the fast-paced field of emergency medicine. Meeting residents and faculty during the interview season further solidified my initial positive impressions of the program as the perfect place to pursue my residency training.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
What initially drew me to Tucson was its close proximity to nature and the consistently warm weather year-round. These aspects were particularly appealing as they align perfectly with my desire for a lifestyle that embraces outdoor activities. Additionally, having a mentor at the University of Arizona who offered valuable insights into the city's pace and its compatibility with family life was a significant advantage.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
My goals include diving into house renovation projects and exploring the natural beauty of Arizona.
Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Where are you from?
Saipan
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Board games, Legos, kdramas, karaoke
What are your professional interests?
Community Outreach, Primary & Secondary Education, Underserved Communities
Why did you choose UA EM?
I laughed the most during this interview, which means the vibes are *chefs kisses*
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Island girls don't like the cold. Tucson also has a pretty big Pacific Islander Community!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Host memorable game nights, finish my Lego japanese village, pay off my student loans, get another loan to buy a house (sad).
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Where are you from?
-New Mexico
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
-Hanging out with my hilarious kiddos and wonderful wife.
-Running, I prefer trails but I am mostly on the bike trails with our double stroller these days.
-Mountain and road biking, I love backpacking, rock climbing both at the gym here and outdoors when I can get out, etc.
What are your professional interests?
-I finished a Peds residency prior to starting my EM residency
- Maybe a Interventional Radiology residency after this one…
- No, just kidding. Two residencies will be enough. In reality I would love to work 1/2 and 1/2 in a Peds and Adult ED.
Why did you choose UA EM?
- Well respected EM program which has a lot of contacts to getting jobs in the West.
- Strong program with good adult and peds training.
- About half way between my family and my wife's family.
- 9 hour shifts
- Low cost of living = high quality of life
Favorite activity in Tucson?
- Mountain biking
- Splash parks with the kids!
- Mount Lemmon hiking
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
- Raise two kids who are relatively normal despite what Linsey and I are doing to them!
- Enjoy time with my wife’s family and with my family.
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Where are you from?
San Diego, CA
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Playing with my two kids whenever I’m not working. I like to run, trail running is my favorite, but lately running with my husband Miguel and our two kids in the stroller is pretty great!
What are your professional interests?
I want to be a great emergency medicine doctor.
Why did you choose UA EM?
Well respected program.Cost of living is great - with 2 kids and a husband in residency too, we needed things to be inexpensive. We wanted our family to be able to come and visit easily from either San Diego or from New Mexico.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Hiking on Mount Lemmon, splash parks with our kids.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Raise 2 kids who are happy, healthy and well adjusted.
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Where are you from?
Fargo, ND
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Motorcycles, traveling, painting, listening to music (especially blues-based stuff, and jazz), playing music, films, reading, climbing, outdoor stuff (hiking, backpacking, etc.), aaaaaand motorcycles.
What are your professional interests?
Global Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Expedition Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
Always wanted to explore the southwest, I really like Tucson as a City, and my wife has a lot of connections to it. I have researched good things about the EM training offered here, and I'm fleeing North Dakota winters.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Being able to ride motorbikes year round. And mountains, southwest food, and art.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
To explore the culture of the southwest, eat all of the food, and not get bitten by a rattlesnake.
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Southern California
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Hanging out with my husband, friends, family, and our two cats; traveling; trying new craft breweries and restaurants; live music; art shows; and being outdoors whether hiking or at the beach.
What are your professional interests?
Adult and peds EM; pediatrics; advocacy; violence intervention; academic medicine; underserved communities
Why did you choose UA EM?
Hands down the people here are incredible. The amount of support and kindness of the residents, program directors, and coordinators is like nothing I could’ve imagined.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Meeting new people, trying all the great food, and the sunsets are amazing!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Build life-long friendships and improve my Spanish.
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Where are you from?
Milwaukee, WI
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Scuba diving, sky diving, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, pickleball, climbing, reading fantasy novels
What are your professional interests?
Hyperbaric and Undersea Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Critical Care
Why did you choose UA EM?
During my interview I just got the warm and fuzzy feelings which I didn’t think I would get via virtual interviews! My feelings were confirmed during my second look. All the residents and staff just really seemed to enjoy being around each other and everyone was super easy to spark a quality conversation with. It was a place I felt I would be welcomed as one of their own and would love to spend my next three years! Paired with the awesome reputation of UA EM and the cool city of Tucson it was a no brainer!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Desert beauty! The dry heat!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Spend as much time outside as I can! Ski more days than I did last year!
University of Utah School of Medicine
Where are you from?
Salt Lake City
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Rock climbing, mountain/road biking, skiing, hiking... anything that keeps me outside! I'm also a proud cat dad.
What are your professional interests?
Sports Medicine, EMS, Medical Education
Why did you choose UA EM?
I loved my interview day and my interactions with the residents and faculty. As cliched as it may sound, I felt like I instantly fit in and like I was a part of the family. I know I'll be prepared for anything when I graduate residency thanks to the outstanding training and welcoming environment.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I loved Tucson for the incredible outdoor access, sunshine, and the food and arts scene!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Learning Spanish, teaching my cat to be an adventure kitty, and remembering to apply sunscreen on a regular basis.
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Where are you from?
I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona, but I spent the last 10 years in Tucson doing my undergraduate and medical school studying.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
My hobbies include listening to and reading books, hiking, rock climbing, weight lifting, and traveling.
What are your professional interests?
I am still undecided on what kind of emergency medicine I will practice. I think I will probably start with emergency medicine in the community for a few years and then eventually start working in an academic emergency medicine department.
Why did you choose UA EM?
There are many reasons why I chose UA EM. Most importantly is my co-residents. I had an amazing time working with many of the UA residents during my EM-Critical care rotation and EM sub-I rotation in which I was able to develop friendship with many of the residents during that short period of time. I also enjoy the patient population diversity and the level of acuity that the UA EM department experiences.
What's your ideal vacation?
Ideal vacation would probably be backpacking through different European capitals for a few weeks.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Some of my non-medical goals include traveling and learning Spanish.