Katelyn Desalvo

Resident, Pediatrics - PGY-1

Where are you from? Denver, Colorado.

Why did you choose the College of Medicine – Tucson Pediatrics Residency Program? I really enjoyed my interview day and felt like this program was a great place for me to grow my skills and knowledge while also finding community with the people I was working with.

What are your current professional interests and career goals? General pediatrics.

What are your personal interests and hobbies? Hiking, skiing, reading, occasionally baking.

What is your favorite thing about Tucson? The FOOD (and the people).

What are your non-medical goals during residency? Get involved in my community, maybe pick up a new hobby — we’ll see where the next couple of years take me.