UA at University Campus Residency - Class of 2026
Where are you from?
Missoula, Montana
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Mountian biking (shredding uphill). Skiing. Slack lining. River surfing. Rock climbing. Playing guitar. Running with my dog Jax.
What are your professional interests?
Freaking love the power of ultrasound. I want to become a master! The amount of information at our fingertips is incredible and I want to be able to tap into that for my patients. Same with OMT actually. Providing instant relief to patients is pretty darn empowering.
Why did you choose UA EM?
Genuine friendship is a great treasure. My away rotation with UA brought me into this enclave of people I look up to who were ACTUALLY happy, ACTUALLY friends and seemed rad. Nothing about it seemed staged, exaggerated or burnt out. I saw role models and mentors who were excited about my academic and personal interests. Simply, the supportive environment from administrative to personal, the vast academic opportunity and location made me choose UA EM. Proud to be a Wildcat.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Culture, food, sunsets! Music! Art! Sunshine!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Enjoy off time with my Australian Shepherd, Jax. Find some adventures on Mount Lemmon. Encounter some caves?! Go canyoneering?!
Where are you from?
Charleston, SC
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Basketball, Volleyball, Fantasy Football, Young Life
What are your professional interests?
The USAF. Also interested in Medical Education.
Why did you choose UA EM?
One thing that stuck out about UA is the friendships the residents seemed to have with one another. It felt that they genuinely enjoyed each other and had the work-life balance to spend time with one another.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I went to a small military college, so being in a big university town seemed like a lot of fun!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
My church back home used to always say that they wanted to be so involved in the community that the community would feel it if they left. My wife and I hope to carry this intentionality to our relationships and community in Tucson.
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.
Where are you from?
Casper, Wyoming
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
I enjoy watching/playing basketball and tennis. I like some classic outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and fly-fishing. Around the house, I spend my time binging Netflix, doing the NYT crossword, and playing chess.
What are your professional interests?
I am still exploring the idea of fellowships, but I could see myself pursuing an Ultrasound or EMS fellowship. I would also like teaching to be a part of my career, whether it be medical students or residents.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The people! All the resident and faculty I met seemed like genuinely great people to be around, both inside and outside the hospital. I was also drawn by the opportunity to have a set percentage of my shifts be both at an academic hospital and a community hospital.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Not sure yet. I haven't had the chance to explore Tucson or the surrounding area, but I am excited to have sunshine year round and plan to spend a lot of time outside.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
I would like to improve my Spanish skills, explore the Tucson food scene, and make lots of new friends.
Where are you from?
Klamath Falls, OR
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Love getting lost in the outdoors, which is easy with my directional skills (or lack thereof). Most common methods of this getting lost include skiing, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, scuba diving, etc. Big fan of traveling, podcasts, reading, building things, and petting other people's dogs.
What are your professional interests?
Disaster Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Global Health, Sports Medicine, and tinkering with the idea of Critical Care.
Why did you choose UA EM?
The residents I met went above and beyond to help applicants and the relationship they had with each other was evident throughout the entire application season. Everyone was so down to earth, funny, and willing to go out of their way to help others. Also there are great opportunities for virtually every sub-specialty of EM, which makes a good fit for those of us interested in all the things.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Surrounded by mountains on every side and plenty of opportunity to get outside! Plus great food... :)
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Get my own dog to pet, travel out of the country at least once a year, keep all of my house plants alive, learn to rock climb cause...Tucson.
Where are you from?
Burlington, VT
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Trail/ultra-running, skiing, biking, climbing, and playing the guitar!
What are your professional interests?
Wilderness Medicine, EMS, Sports Medicine
Why did you choose UA EM?
The residents were all super welcoming and friendly and definitely foster a supportive environment to train. We also have a great mix of community/academic medicine and awesome subspecialty opportunities!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Definitely running/hiking in the Catalina mountains! The food scene and proximity to all the cool places in AZ is also hard to beat!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Explore all the trails and mountains in AZ, successfully start a small garden, improve my Spanish, and avoid any/all rattlesnakes.
Where are you from?
Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ; attended college and medical school in Texas
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Hiking/backpacking, rock climbing, slacklining, cooking, reading
What are your professional interests?
Wilderness Medicine, Medical Education, Quality Improvement
Why did you choose UA EM?
After interviewing and visiting in person, UA was a natural fit for me. The program feels like a tight-knit family and they work hard to provide opportunities to ensure their residents achieve their personal and professional goals.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I absolutely love the desert, and Tucson is central to all my favorite outdoor activities. Having easy access to these during residency will help keep me grounded.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Prioritize self-care, maintain strong relationships, and make the most of any and all free time I can get my hands on!
Where are you from?
Richmond, VA
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Watching reality TV, playing ultimate frisbee, making candles, and listening to audiobooks.
What are your professional interests?
Medical Education, Rural Medicine, and Critical Care
Why did you choose UA EM?
University of Arizona EM was my last interview and from the resident speed dating, faculty interviews, and the mix of university and community experiences, I just felt like it was the right fit for me! I also did some preliminary research on the Tucson area, and I loved that there are so many outdoor activities!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Being surrounded by mountain ranges and the diversity of dining options!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Staying connected with family and friends, playing ultimate frisbee, and enjoying time outdoors.
Where are you from?
Originally from Nigeria, but officially from Tulsa Oklahoma.
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Soccer, basketball, fitness, and yoga. A good Netflix binge-worthy series. Watching movies, reading fiction books, and traveling. Cultural immersions, photography, cooking, and hanging with family and friends. Motorcycle riding, learning to play guitar, and concerts.
What are your professional interests?
Sports Medicine, Global Health, and Critical Care
Why did you choose UA EM?
I wanted the opportunity to learn at a renowned program and from an exceptional EM faculty, in addition to, the commitment of the program to the continued pursuit of excellence, diversity, inclusion, and training culturally-sensitive physicians.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
I love sunrise and sunset watching. Biggest attractions for me were the food scene, the weather, and the abundance of opportunities for outdoor activities.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
My non-medical goals are to become fluent in Spanish, hike Mount Lemmon a couple of times, and find ways to become involved in my community, including, opportunities to give back.
Where are you from?
Tucson, AZ!
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
All the EM things. Climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, trail running, fitness, coffee. I also enjoy reading old school sci-fi/fantasy and finding new activities to do with my 2 year old son.
What are your professional interests?
Ultrasound, ECMO, Sports Medicine, Rural Health, Critical Care
Why did you choose UA EM?
Amazing faculty and residents, friendly supportive culture and a solid hybrid program with a good mix of academic/community experience.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
There's too many to count. If you like outdoor activities you can pretty much do whatever you want year round here as long as you don't mind the heat.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Be a good dad and have fun.
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.
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!
Where are you from?
Chandler, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Reading, playing basketball, watching sports, cooking, and gaming.
What are your professional interests?
Palliative Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Imaging
Why did you choose UA EM?
Excellent mix of community and academic medicine with a diverse patient population in a part of Arizona I haven't had the opportunity to live in.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Growing city with a unique landscape that is still close to home.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Learn new recipes and improve my jump shot.
Where are you from?
Phoenix, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
AHouseplants, yoga, hiking, snowboarding, good food, and trash reality TV.
What are your professional interests?
Rural Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, EMS
Why did you choose UA EM?
The diverse patient population, compassionate residents, supportive faculty, and exceptional training. This program feels like family and Tucson feels like home!
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
Spending the day hiking and swimming at Tanque Verde Falls, followed up with a sunset at Gates Pass.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Camp more, dabble in mountain biking with Tucson’s many trails, and continue to improve my Spanish.
Where are you from?
Tempe, AZ
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Shopping (a lot), traveling, hiking, going to Orange Theory, reading, and watching anything on Bravo.
What are your professional interests?
Global Health, Ultrasound, Public Health
Why did you choose UA EM?
I was lucky to have the opportunity to rotate with UA EM as a fourth year medical student. I immediately fell in love with the program. The people are amazing, fun, and inviting. I also knew that I would receive great training at UA EM that would set me up for the rest of my career.
Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?
The food and the hiking!! I have lived in the Phoenix area my whole life and wanted to try something new, but still be close to my family and friends.
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Form new relationships, travel as much as possible, and take my dog Beau on lots of cool adventures.