I chose JPS EM for the wide diversity of patient pathology and acuity seen here. There are not many programs that offer both the volume that JPS has and a resident driven model of patient care. Our exposure to sick patients, autonomy, and team atmosphere are unparalleled!
Emergency Physician
Dillon Paul MD
Current Workplace
ER of Dallas
Residency
Class of 2014
Fellowship
Airway and Cadaver Education Fellowship at LSU Baton Rouge
Medical School
UT Southwestern
Biography
Undergrad
Washington University in St. Louis
If I Weren't a Doctor, I Would Be:
Actuary
Favorite Chief Complaint
Stridor with distress
Hometown
Wilmington, DE
Hobbies & Interests
Airways, cadavers, resuscitation, education, simulation, personal finance, business, sustainability. Playing the following: Dodgeball, Ultimate, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Triathlons, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Pool, Table Tennis, Foosball, Air hockey, Board/table/yard games
Places: Costa Rica, Keystone, CO, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Delaware, Italy, Barcelona, Nice, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires
Music: The National, Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Kanye West, The Avett Brothers, Kings of Leon, The White Stripes, The Decemberists, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend, The Postal Service
Author: Malcolm Gladwell
Movies: The Prestige, The Departed, American Beauty, Get Out”
Coolest Thing I've Done
Had my residents intubate me using transtracheal topical local anesthesia
Random Fact About Me
I was the Delaware math league champion in 4th grade.
Favorite Dessert (or Food)
Salmon