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Transitional Year Residency

Carla Fowler, M.D.

Medical School
The University of Washington School of Medicine

Where are you from?
Seattle, WA

Why did you choose NW Transitional Year Residency?
I am excited about the supportive community and diverse range of clinical experiences that the NW Transitional Year program offers. I think the learning environment at NW will be a great preparation for my plans to pursue emergency medicine.

What are your professional interests within Medicine?
Emergency medicine, wilderness medicine, and medical practice in pre-hospital and low resource settings.

What are your interests or hobbies outside of Medicine?
Downhill skiing through deep powder and trees; ambitious baking projects; epic hikes, bikes and conversations with my husband; practicing my amateur Portuguese language skills.

What are you most excited about for life in Tucson?
I have only been in Tucson since 2025 and I still love exploring and uncovering new places and experiences. That being said, the sunshine and delicious tacos never get old and I look forward to consuming plenty of both.

Favorite way to spend a day off?
Biking the loop trail to get blueberry pancakes at the Cup Café with my husband Top item on your “Bucket list”? It’s an ongoing competition between hiking the Kungsleden in Sweden and skiing in Chile.

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