Will Pho, MD
Hometown: Cypress, CA
Undergraduate school: UCLA
Undergraduate major: Psychobiology
Medical school: Ross University
Residency: Kern Medical
Favorite thing about emergency medicine: The variety, acuity, and pace appeal to my sensibilities
Why did you choose to work & teach at Kaweah? Kaweah is a special institution that offers a high volume of the full spectrum of emergency pathology, all within a small town. It gives us the opportunity to deliver cutting edge care to an underserved population that needs and appreciates us
What are some of your favorite things about working with residents and medical students? I love getting to interact with and develop relationships with such a wide breadth of personalities. The diversity and depth of our trainees’ life experiences and backgrounds are amazing!
Favorite things about Visalia: The proximity to mountains, canyons, rivers, and lakes
Best day-off activities: Mountain biking, road cycling, going on van adventures with my wife and dogs
Future goals/dreams: To pursue joy and fulfillment for myself and to look for ways to encourage, build, and support it in others
Best meal you’ve eaten: The house special tofu at Seafood Cove in Garden Grove, CA
Favorite movie:Â The Princess Bride, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Favorite quotes or words you live by:Â Be excellent to each other
If you could be a contestant on any game show (past or present), what would you choose? Legends of the Hidden Temple
Special Interests within emergency medicine: Social Emergency Medicine
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