Catherin Desmond, MD
Catherine Desmond, M.D., has roots in several cities, including Cincinnati, Ohio, Los Angeles, California, but her hometown is Scottsdale, Arizona. She completed her undergraduate studies in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention at the University of Southern California. Catherine is fluent in English and has been actively involved in numerous activities during medical school. She served as Co-President of the Medical Student Association, was the Mental Health Coordinator for Women Leading Healthy Change and held the position of Education Chair for the Initiative on Poverty, Justice, and Health. Additionally, she represented her peers as a member of the Service-Learning Advisory Committee during her third and fourth years of medical school. Catherine's dedication to health and education has been recognized with the Child and Adolescent Health Medical Student Scholar award.
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Why Med-Peds?:
"I love seeing adult and pediatric patients and wasn't sure if my future career would be inpatient or outpatient. I knew I loved inpatient medicine on the adult and pediatric side, and wanted to make sure I left all doors open whether I wanted to be a PCP, adult or pediatric hospitalist, or go and specialize via fellowship. Med-Peds is so versatile and we get great training to go forth and pursue anything after residency!"
What do you plan on doing when finished residency (if known)?
"I am considering a career in Pulmonary/Critical Care, but remain open to exploring other areas of medicine, as I have a broad range of interests."
Outside interests:
"I love all craft-related hobbies--embroidery, sewing, knitting, making candles, calligraphy, watercolor--you name it, I've tried it! When I'm not at my craft table I'm getting outside enjoying nature or going to Pilates classes."
