My class comes from a huge variety of backgrounds and everyone brings something different to the program. Having 16 per class means that someone is always free to hangout on an off day, whether it’s relaxing poolside, meeting at Mario’s, or finding a new taco joint.
- Kevin Calamari, MD
About Me
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
College/University: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: The Ohio State University
College/University: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: The Ohio State University
What are your career goals?
Potentially a critical care fellowship or combined academic/community ED job
What did you do the summer before internship?
5 weddings in 5 weekends (my bank account is still recovering)
What do you like to do outside of medicine?
Lift weights, read (game of thrones for the third time most likely), water my garden, and hangout at my co-residents pools
Reflections on the Pitt EM Program
What were you looking for in a residency program?
A variety of clinical sites, strong critical care and ICU exposure, and training in a large city with all of the associated pathologies that come with it.
What are the strengths of the Pitt EM program?
Unparalleled clinical exposure, from our flagship quaternary care center to oncology patients, a dedicated women’s ED, and one of the best children’s hospitals in the country. Our prehospital and critical care training is unlike anywhere else in the country as well.
Tell us about your residency classmates! How long did it take to connect?
My class comes from a huge variety of backgrounds and everyone brings something different to the program. Having 16 per class means that someone is always free to hangout on an off day, whether it’s relaxing poolside, meeting at Mario’s, or finding a new taco joint.
What surprised you most about Pitt/UPMC?
How great it is to train at a program with world-class residencies and faculty across all specialties, not just EM. We’re part of a massive academic operation and I get smarter every day interacting with brilliant faculty and residents around the hospital.
About Pitt EM and Pittsburgh
What do you like best about living in Pittsburgh/Western PA?
Pittsburgh fall is unmatched. Also, I was very surprised at the amount of green space in the city. Pittsburgh has all of the amenities of a major metropolis, but it’s surrounded by rolling hills and rivers that makes it the best of both worlds.
Where did you choose to live, and why?
I live in a townhouse in Lawrenceville. Very young crowd, relatively affordable, and at most a 12 minute drive from our clinical sites. Butler street has tons of restaurants and bars just a few blocks from my place.
Based on your experiences, what advice would you give to incoming applicants about moving to the 'Burgh?
Most popular areas: Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Strip District. Typically you’ll have to choose between more square footage (townhouse) or amenities (apartment complex).
