Jacob

Fagnani

MD

Hometown: Schoharie, N.Y.

Undergraduate: Binghamton University

Medical School: Upstate Medical University

Why did you choose VUMC EM: Throughout the application and interview process at Vanderbilt, I was inspired by the kindness of everyone I encountered, energized by the abundance of opportunities within the program, and consistently impressed by the intentionality demonstrated by each member of the Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine team.

Interests in Emergency Medicine: Critical Access/Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, EMS/Critical Care Transport, Education

Five-year plan: My goals over the next five years are to explore various disciplines in emergency medicine at Vanderbilt, grow into a strong emergency physician, and identify a practice setting that aligns with my professional interests and commitment to caring for patients in my community.

If not EM, what? Park Ranger

Hobbies: Fishing, cooking, hiking

Random fact about me: My first jobs were as a pool cleaner and cemetery monument installer.