Samuel Kaplan, MD

Where are you from?

Salt Lake City, UT

What are your personal interests/hobbies?

First and foremost, watching the Utah Jazz try to not break my heart every year. Other than that, love golfing, hiking, climbing and cooking.

What are your professional interests?

Sports Medicine, Medical Education and Wilderness Medicine

Why did you choose UA EM?

UA had everything I wanted in residency from the unique learning opportunities at the different rotation sites to the sim, research and teaching opportunities. All in an area where I can enjoy the activities I love to do outside medicine.

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

Proximity to do ALL the outdoor activities I love and the food of course.

What are your non-medical goals during residency?

Would love to explore all Tucson has to offer. I’ve never climbed in the SW, so excited to get better at that. Gonna hone my cooking skills, of course. And most importantly, try and avoid any and all things poisonous.