Mark Lisowski, MD - Chief Resident

Where are you from?

I was born in California, then grew up in Hilo, Hawaii and Vancouver, Washington.

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

My goal in life is to be at least mediocre at as many things as possible. I like climbing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, surfing, mountain biking, traveling, trying to grow peppers in my backyard, and becoming a connoisseur of fruit snacks.

What are your professional interests?

Right now I’m drawn to wilderness medicine, medical education, global health, and ultrasound.

Why did you choose UA EM?

What an awesome program! The people are incredible. We get to work at both an academic level 1 trauma center and a county-style hospital. There is a ton of great outdoors around Tucson. And the desert Southwest is a whole new region for me to explore.

Favorite activity in Tucson?

Mountain biking and climbing on Mt. Lemmon, wandering in the desert and thinking about how every plant looks like it's from a Dr. Seuss book.

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

1) Mountain bike the entire Lemmon Drop trail without breaking anything 2) Identify every gecko and desert plant in my backyard 3) Buy a pair of cowboy boots and learn to two-step like a boss in a Tucson country bar!