Jacob Nilson, DO

Resident/Fellow

Where are you from? Eden, Utah

What are your personal interests/hobbies? Mountain biking, skiing, fly fishing, backpacking, and hanging out with my wife and kids!

What are your professional interests? Ultrasound, wilderness medicine, rural medicine.

Why did you choose UA EM? The amazing faculty and residents, friendly resident culture, and a great program with a good mix of academic and community experience.

Favorite activity in Tucson, or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program? Year-round outdoor opportunities! Close access to amazing mountain biking and gravel biking.

What are your non-medical goals during residency? Cultivate new friendships, spend lots of time with my family and explore the outdoors surrounding Tucson!

Degrees

  • DO: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine