One measure of my day is how many hi-fives I give or receive, and most days I am working the ED, I break the ten mark easily. I am finishing up my second month in the department and know that I have found a great home. Being surrounded by awesome, hard-working, fun and extremely competent people makes the days enjoyable no matter how slammed or crazy the shift gets. I love my nurses, I enjoy the comraderie of my upper levels, and genuinely like the faculty. I never though I would ever say this in my life, but I love being at work.

My journey through life began in Dallas, TX, right across the street from Parkland at St Paul Hospital. I grew up in Dallas, where I spent most of my time reading sci-fi/ fantasy books. I play keyboards in a local band, The Push, and grass out an acoustic guitar as well. I enjoy backpacking, canoeing, and cycling. I walk through life jamming out to the music in my head.

Emergency medicine appealed to me because I like being a generalist, I enjoy a fast-paced and busy work environment, and I like the challenge of acting as a nidus of calm and skill in the midst of the extremes of human emotion.

To you the person who has read about me, thank you for taking the time. I hope that I have provided some insight into how I and the majority of those who are part of the Parkland EM program roll. Come hang out on planet awesome.