Paul Ehlers

Medical school:

Wake Forest University

Residency Program:

UCSF-ZSFG Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Class of: 2022

Hometown

Mercer Island, Washington

EM Interests

Toxicology, critical care, substance use disorders in the ED, medical education, & FOAMed

Future Plans

Finally get around to watching Game of Thrones. Hike the PCT. Spend more time in the homeland (South Africa).

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.