Combined EM & Peds Residency - Class of 2029
Where are you from?
Pleasant Hill, Missouri
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I love to make something new either through knitting/crochet, painting, or baking and balancing that with being active through mainly running, hiking, or yoga. I have been learning knew ways of brewing coffee and love exploring new coffee shops. I also will never pass up an opportunity to hang out with my dog and read or watch TV.
What are your professional interests?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, ultrasound, advocacy, and education
Why did you choose UA EM?
Once I learned EM/Peds combined training was an option I knew it was the right path for me. I knew I wanted to move out of the Midwest for the first time and felt coming the UA would give me the professional and personal support to achieve my goals throughout my training. The beautiful weather and scenery was definitely an added bonus!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I love exploring the city and taking in the beautiful scenery all around!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I look forward to exploring this part of the country and getting to know all it has to offer around Tucson and beyond! I also hope to improve my Spanish language skills from abysmal to at least somewhat functional.
Where are you from?
Chicago, IL
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Musical theater, country music (especially live music), singing, traveling, binge watching TV shows, and bringing home random animals.
What are your professional interests?
Critical Care, EMS, Global Health
Why did you choose UA EM?
First and foremost, I felt so welcomed and accepted by all of the residents and attendings that I met during my interview day and second look; I immediately felt at home. I was also drawn by the incredible diversity of pathology, patient and resident backgrounds, and clinical environments in which we get to train.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Over 300 days a year of sunshine!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Make amazing friends, explore Arizona and the surrounding areas, and maybe find some new warm-weather hobbies! :)
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.