Katherine Parker, MD

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Program: 
South Campus Residency
Resident Status: 
PGY-I
Class of: 
2027

Where are you from?

A. Mckinney, Texas

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

A. In my free time you can find me reading a book, playing board games, camping, hiking, cooking or just enjoying the sunshine

What are your professional interests?

A. Community emergency medicine, Ultrasound, Wilderness Medicine

Why did you choose UA EM?

A. I chose UA SC EM because of how passionate and excited the residents were about the program throughout my interview and social. I was impressed by the environment UA SC creates and how closely knit the program is. I felt right at home as soon as I met everyone, and knew this would be a great fit for me.

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

A. The wide variety of outdoor adventures so close to home, the warm weather and the food scene!

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

A. Improve my Spanish, hike rim to rim in the Grand Canyon, and build a catio