Thomas

Pérez

MD

Medical School

 Vanderbilt

Undergraduate School

UC Santa Barbara

Intern Program

Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA - Transitional Year

Looking For In Residency

Collegiate, supportive atmosphere with a diversity of cases and service lines. Extensive research opportunities. For me it was also important to find a program where people seemed to enjoy spending time together as a team both at work and outside of the hospital.

UW Strengths

During the interview, I could feel the personality really shine from the residents and their excitement about the program. The personable culture, location, and world class training seemed unparalleled.

Advice

Be yourself! Take initiative towards your interests, but don’t concern yourself with what you think people want to hear or see. The program and people right for you will see your value.

Hobbies

Snowboarding, climbing, mountain biking, wood working, baking/cooking, SUPing.

Climbing on Mallorca beaches for our post-graduation Spain trip