Ann Marie O’Connell Saravana, MD

Where are you from? Minnesota.

Why did you choose the College of Medicine – Tucson Pediatrics Residency Program? I chose the UA Peds for residency because I loved the sense of community I got from the program and was interested in moving to Tucson!

What are your current professional interests and career goals? I would love to work as a general pediatrician in clinic, and I am interested in preventive medicine and pediatric advocacy.

What are your personal interests and hobbies? I enjoy swimming, snuggling with my two kitties, and going for leisurely walks along the beautiful trails in Tucson.

What is your favorite thing about Tucson? I love the mountains, variety of local food places, and the amazing people I have met!

What are your non-medical goals during residency? One of my non-medical goals is to create photo albums or scrapbooks of my favorite memories.