Abby Ritter, MD
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Program:
University Campus Residency
Resident Status:
PGY-II
Class of:
2025
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.