Name, MD/DO + any additional degrees: Chelsea Viscardi, MD
College/University: Yale University
Medical School: The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Hometown: Greenville, NC
Clinical Interests: Vascular, Transplant
What were you looking for in a residency program? Excellent training with diverse exposure to all branches of general surgery and a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
What are the strengths of the UF program? This is a collegial environment with great exposure to all different areas of general surgery.
What do you like best about living in Gainesville? I love living in Gainesville. It is so easy to live here with a lot of accessible outdoor activities from biking on the Hawthorne trail to watching the gators at Sweetwater.
List of hobbies/interests: Biking, Running, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Eating Halo Potato Donuts, and Exploring Gainesville with my significant other, Arthur, and my dog, Nila.