Matt Tennison Undergrad: The University of Oklahoma Med School: University of New Mexico, SOM Hometown: Albuquerque, NM Why Albuquerque: The best blend of culture, weather, landscape, food, history…and it’s home! .....Anything else interesting: Just married on 5/24/08 to my fun and beautiful new wife Alex! I’m a native New Mexican born right here in Albuquerque, or The Burque, as us locals call it.  After graduating a Valley High School Viking, I headed off to the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!) to continue my education.  At OU, I studied Chemical Engineering and was also a letterman on the Track and Field team.  Although I had pondered a career in medicine during my years at OU, with my Chemical Engineering BS in hand I decided to accept a position with DuPont in Victoria, TX.  My experience in corporate America was definitely enriching, but after three years the call to pursue my dream of becoming a physician brought me back to New Mexico for medical school.  I was extremely happy to make my way back home, and am thrilled to be here at UNMH for residency.  After experiencing a few different places in this world, I truly appreciate the originality and spirit of this state.  I usually fill my free time with sports, exercise, dancing, anything outdoors, movies, family, friends, food, and my cool new wife Alex.  I’m looking forward to meeting everyone, and delving into the challenges and adventures of emergency medicine. Life Before Med School: Chemical Engineer, Substitute High School Teacher, Track and Field Coach, Tennis Coach Hobbies: Sports, Exercise, Movies, Family, Friends, Food Worst/Best job: Worst – Temp job at women’s shoe store to help out with the Holiday rush, and DRE duty during med school 3rd year medicine rotation. Best – Track and Field Coach, and 4th year med school. Favorite Band: Ozomatli Favorite Movie: Blood in Blood Out – Bound By Honor   Click here for More Pictures ...or... Continue Next Page> Back to Residents Listing             Continue Next Page> Back to Resident Listing