Nicholas "Nick" D'Amico, MD

Where are you from? Columbus, Ohio

What are your personal interests and hobbies? Road and mountain biking, snowboarding, playing guitar, hiking with my dog, pick-up basketball/volleyball/soccer.

What are your professional interests? As a former USAF flight surgeon, aerospace medicine remains near and dear to my heart, and I hope to find ways to stay engaged in that community. Sports med and EMS, too.

Why did you choose U of A emergency medicine? Both the faculty and senior residents are dedicated to your education while fostering an inclusive community and resident wellness. The U of A is a well-known and established program with alumni in every field and location, allowing for numerous professional opportunities both during and after residency. Being closer to family doesn't hurt either.

What is your favorite activity in Tucson or what attracted you to Tucson besides the residency program? The variety of outdoor activities and amazing geography. You can road and mountain bike year-round while still having a place to go snowboard in the winter right in your backyard.

What are your nonmedical goals during residency? To get back into racing triathlons more consistently and improve my Spanish. I'm hoping this desert weather will help get my butt back in shape by third year for Ironman Arizona.