Combined EM - Peds Residency - Class of 2018
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 Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Where are you from?
Houston, TX
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Getting outdoors, cooking, and aviation
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric EM & CC, toxicology, out-of-hospital medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
The combined program, amazing people, great city, and supportive administration.
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Mountain biking, hiking, running, and Dragoon Brewery.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Learn to rock climb and get in better shape.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Where are you from?
I was born and grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, went to college in Ann Arbor, MI, then went back to Indiana for medical school in Indianapolis. I am a lifelong Indiana University basketball fan, and 10+ years University of Michigan football fan. GO BLUE!
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love to read when I have the time. I also love spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as possible. We like to go to Reid Park Zoo, Mount Lemmon, and the Desert Museum. Baking is fun too, and everyone reaps the benefits!
What are your professional interests?
Being an EM & Peds resident, I have an interest in Pediatrics :) Specifically, I have an interest in working with the Child Advocacy Center and doing research in identification and prevention of child abuse.
Why did you choose UA EM?
One of the few combined EM & Peds programs in the country, I fell in love with Tucson, AZ, its people, and the program when I rotated here during medical school. I wanted a program with solid pediatrics and emergency medicine training. I really like the “county hospital” feel of South Campus and the tertiary care center university experience at our main campus; we have it all!
Favorite activity in Tucson?
Hiking on Mount Lemmon.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Explore the southwest and the beauty of Arizona, spend quality time with my daughter and husband, and learn how to decorate a cake (you should see my daughter’s 1st birthday cake, an absolute disaster!).