Paul Wilkinson is a resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Name: Paul Wilkinson
Hometown: Tappan, New York
How I became interested in medicine:
I became interested in medicine because I saw the profound impact that health care professionals can have on patients throughout my time in various clinical roles before medical school.
Education:
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Research interests: Cardiothoracic anesthesia, critical care
Medical interests: Cardiothoracic anesthesia, critical care
Professional Memberships:
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Alpha Sigma Nu
How I fell in love with anesthesiology:
I chose anesthesiology because it uniquely combines physiology, pharmacology and hands-on procedures in a way that directly impacts patient outcomes in real time. The ability to be able to handle complex, high-acuity situations also drew me to the field of anesthesiology.
Why UNMC?
I had the ability to do a visiting anesthesiology rotation at UNMC as a medical student and had a great experience with residents and faculty within the department. That experience, along with my desire to stay in Omaha, made it clear that UNMC was the right fit for my training.
Three things people may not know about me:
- I have a twin brother
- I am a huge New York sports and Notre Dame football fan
- I enjoy coaching YMCA baseball in my free time