Gary Olds, MD - Chief Resident

Where are you from?

Clatskanie, Oregon, population 1,700. Don't blink or you'll miss the one stoplight.

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

Reading, watching documentaries, college football, camping, and Ron Swanson.

What are your professional interests?

Pre-hospital emergency medicine and paramedic education.

Why did you choose UA EM?

I chose the University of Arizona for a chance to work with a diverse population and work with the excellent faculty I met during my interview. Bonus reason for choosing UA is to hear more stories from Peter Rosen.

What's your ideal vacation?

Getting away from the rat race.  My ideal vacation would include some high desert camping, a fire, and beer.

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

Avoid the fangs of a rattle snake.