Clinical and Research Interests

• Global/public health
• Pre-hospital

What were you looking for in a residency program?

I wanted a program with flexibility that would set me up to pursue fellowship, academic EM, or community EM, since I didn’t know what I would want to do after residency. I also wanted a program that had a good mix of trauma and medical complexity and prioritized exposure to procedures. Finally, I was looking for a program with a fun, supportive community.

What are the strengths of the Duke program?

The three year program with optional research year is perfect for anyone who is undecided with their career path following residency. It gives me the option to take extra time for research if I want to strengthen my CV, but doesn’t require me to take that fourth year if I’m not passionate about research or do not need the extra year to achieve my goals. Duke has plenty of funding opportunities for research for those interested. Additionally, Duke’s resuscitation bay set up is unique with dedicated time in PGY1 and PGY3 year to get extra exposure to critically ill and trauma patients, which gives interns dedicated time to learn critical procedures and get comfortable with sick patients. I think Duke also has a uniquely supportive and positive culture. We have incredibly supportive attendings who prioritize autonomy in medical practice and will go out of their way to teach skills and procedures to prepare you for any sort of practice environment. I have also loved the interdisciplinary camaraderie and always look forward to post-shift hangouts with residents, nurses, pharmacists, techs, and PAs.

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

EM is a field with a ton of high-quality programs across the country- you can’t go wrong! Pick a location you’ll enjoy with people you want to spend a lot of time with.

What do you like best about living in Durham and the Triangle?

Breweries, great food, hiking, lots of sunshine, tons of dogs.

What do you like to do outside of Duke?

I like playing basketball and beach volleyball. Also like hitting the beach or a hike out west.