It was love at first sight. Our class bonded within a few days and never looked back.
- Matt Stagl, MD
About Me
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
College/University: Marquette University
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
College/University: Marquette University
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What are your career goals?
EMS director
What did you do the summer before internship?
Worked as an EMT!
What do you like to do outside of medicine?
Play hockey, hangout with friends, exercise.
Reflections on the Pitt EM Program
What were you looking for in a residency program?
Comradery with coresidents, large amount of EMS exposure as a resident, high volume urban ED.
What are the strengths of the Pitt EM program?
Great Faculty, friendly atmosphere, procedure heavy.
Tell us about your residency classmates! How long did it take to connect?
It was love at first sight. Our class bonded within a few days and never looked back.
What has surprised you most about UPMC/Pitt?
How big it is!
About Pitt EM and Pittsburgh
What do you like best about living in Pittsburgh/Western PA?
There is a good amount of things to do and you can actually afford to do them.
Where did you choose to live, and why?
South Side Flats. The rent is cheaper and there's a good gym and grocery store right across the street.
Based on your experiences, what advice would you give to incoming applicants about moving to the 'Burgh?
Get an apartment with parking if you're living in the city. Looking for street parking after shift can be rough.
