Paul Ehlers

Class of: 
2022
Hometown: 
Mercer Island, Washington
Medical School: 
Wake Forest University
Training: 
UCSF-ZSFG Emergency Medicine Residency Program
EM Interests: 
Toxicology, critical care, substance use disorders in the ED, medical education, & FOAMed
Hobbies/Interests: 
I used to row and be fit, but now I just lift weights. I also spend my time hiking, trying to conquer my fear of heights, and eating adventurous things.
Interesting Fact: 
Before medical school, I taught high school students in New Orleans with City Year, an AmeriCorps program. I also gave myself a spontaneous pneumothorax in the gym during interview season for residency – I don’t recommend it.
Future Plans: 
Finally get around to watching Game of Thrones. Hike the PCT. Spend more time in the homeland (South Africa).