Transitional Year Residency

Kyle Schwartz, M.D.

Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Future Advanced Program
Diagnostic Radiology, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Why did you choose NW Transitional Year Residency?
NW TY Residency offers plenty of hands-on learning opportunities while providing excellent patient care in a high-volume, fast-paced care setting. This program is also geographically close to my advanced residency program.

What were your favorite elective during your TY residency?
Radiation oncology

What are your professional interests within your specialty?
MRI, CT, radiation safety, artificial intelligence

What did you enjoy most about life in Tucson?
Plenty of outdoor activities

Favorite way to spend a day off?
Hiking outside

Any advice for future interns?
A little bit of learning each day adds up over the course of a year. Keep up with hobbies, and try new things.

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