Jessica Fontes, MD

Where are you from?

Douglas, Arizona

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

Baking, Rock painting, Board games, Yoga, Travel, Trying new coffee shops and restaurants, Scrapbooking, Movie nights and zoo trips with the kiddos!

What are your professional interests?

Rural medicine, Underserved populations, Health professional wellness.

Why did you choose UA EM?

The UA programs in general have such a family feel and you always know you’re a part of a solid team that wants you to succeed. I love the patient population at South campus in particular and the way it has more of a community EM feel. You meet so many interesting people with diverse pathology and really get to take ownership of their care!

Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program?

Tucson is an awesome city with lots of fun things to do from outdoor activities like camping to attractions like Reid Park Zoo and the Children’s Museum.  Not to mention it has a phenomenal food scene.  Along with nearby Cochise county, it’s also home for us!  All our family is close by and we adore the area.  My in-laws have a nearby farm, where my son is looking forward to investing in chickens to keep his current family of ducks company!

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

Improve my cake baking skills and spend time with family.