Personal Interests: Powerlifting, guitar, video games, hanging out with friends, and going out to eat.

Why IR: During my third year of medical school, I wanted to find a specialty that had a deep knowledge of pathology and the opportunity to do procedures. Radiology checked all those boxes for me. IR appealed to me due to its minimally invasive nature and the ability to provide definitive treatment to patients. About mid-way through my third year in medical school, I went to an IR symposium at Mount Sinai in New York City. I saw all the things IR could do and haven’t looked back.

Why Iowa: Iowa stood out to me on interview day because my interviewers had a genuine interest in me. I could tell the attendings took a lot of time to review my application and were very invested in resident education. My intuition was correct, I have gotten excellent education in the reading room and the interventional suite. At UI Health Care, you will see plenty of pathology. UIHC is a national and international referral center, a level 1 trauma center, and an organ transplant center. The Iowa City area is beautiful, affordable, and has a lot to offer.    

Personal Interests: Outdoor activities and weight lifting.

Why IR: Variety of pathologies and patient populations. Using advanced and continuously evolving technologies. 

Why Iowa: Great environment and people. Outstanding hospital with comprehensive services. 

Personal interests: Comedy and cooking vegan food.

Why IR: I really loved diagnostic radiology and pathology, but I missed some of the patient relationships I developed during my surgical rotations. Interventional radiology stood out as a specialty that would capture both of those features of my personality. Minimally invasive procedures are on the frontier of medicine, and I find it rewarding to provide major improvements for someone's condition with relatively little impact on their overall well-being. 

Why Iowa: After spending 8 years as a volunteer and student at UI Health Care, I know just exactly how special this institution is. Our radiology program is incredibly supportive of all trainees, and I saw our IR fellows get ample support to become strong, independent physicians. I love the Iowa City area with its small-town vibes and access to the world class medicine and activities of a large university. Our people across all the departments are wonderful to collaborate with, and I cannot imagine a more enriching training environment.

Personal interests: I enjoy spending most of my free time with my wife and our two young children. We prioritize spending time with our church family and enjoying outdoor activities together like hiking and bike riding. I also love trap shooting, archery, riding motorcycles, golfing, and playing basketball. 

Why IR: There are many things that I love about IR: frequent technical problem solving and innovation; opportunities to treat patients of all ages with conditions of all acuities affecting practically any organ system; and constant collaboration with other medical specialties and healthcare professions. The unique combination of these qualities is what left no doubt in my mind that IR was the specialty for me, and I am very grateful to be where I am.

Why Iowa: Iowa was the most ideal fit for me and my family for various reasons, and I would encourage any applicant to engage in honest conversations with loved ones and mentors about priorities in order to find their best fit. Sometimes the most important factors are the simplest. Iowa works well geographically for us because our family is within driving distance. We have enjoyed the transition into our new church, community, and neighborhood. The people who make up the IR, DR, and surgery programs have been extraordinarily welcoming and supportive. Iowa's program will allow me to branch out professionally and will give me a broad skillset upon which to build my career.