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Program: Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency

Start Year: 2019

Medical School: The University of North Carolina

College/University: University of Georgia

What were you looking for in a residency program?

I was looking for a program with both depth and breadth of clinical exposure as well as strong research opportunities. I was looking for a program with both depth and breadth of clinical exposure as well as strong research opportunities. I was looking for a program with both depth and breadth of clinical exposure as well as strong research opportunities.

What inspired you to become a doctor/surgeon?

I became a physician because I wanted to relieve suffering and see the impact of my work on individual lives. Surgeons have a uniquely hands-on role in this work, and I am fascinated by surgical disease processes.

What is one thing you wish your instructors or colleagues knew about you before they meet you?

I’m thrilled to be staying at UNC for my residency training and I can’t wait to meet the other incoming residents. I’m thrilled to be staying at UNC for my residency training and I can’t wait to meet the other incoming residents.

Hobbies

Fishing, hunting, and exploring outdoors.

Colby Ruiz, MD