Medical school: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Tyler Austin initially became interested in medicine as a senior in high school after taking anatomy and physiology and as an undergraduate student at Missouri State University.
“I worked as a burn technician in a burn ICU where that initial interest really blossomed into something I knew I wanted to make a career out of,” Austin said. “Having the opportunity to help people in some of their most stressful and vulnerable moments, while also challenging myself with a career that is always evolving, really appealed to me.”
This experience made Austin realize how much he enjoyed supporting patients in times of physical and emotional discomfort, and he began to consider a path in anesthesiology.
“Also, the variety, the hands-on nature, the fast-paced environment and the unique camaraderie of the operating room are all aspects of the field that drew me in,” Austin said.
Austin is excited to meet his co-residents, the faculty and staff at UNMC, but he is most looking forward to challenging himself in new ways. Austin visited Omaha in December for the first time and said he fell in love with the city, adding that he and his wife are excited to move here and believe it will be a great place to raise their daughter.
List some accomplishments you are proud of:
- Being the first member of my family to have any professional or doctoral education.
- I completed the longest non-stop canoe/kayak river race in the world in 2016, called the MR340.
- My wife and I making it through the last year and a half of medical school as new parents!
Three things about you that others may not know:
- I really enjoy being outdoors, especially canoeing/kayaking, running and bicycling.
- I love sports, especially baseball. Go, Kansas City Royals!
- I am always reading or listening to podcasts on a variety of different topics, from sports to financial advice to history and much more.