Hannah Udell, DO

 I was born in La Crosse, a beautiful town in the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin and obtained my bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in anthropology and evolutionary biology. After graduating, I found home in the Cascade mountains, working for three years in infectious disease research at the University of Washington and attending medical school at Pacific Northwest University. My interests in medicine started at a young age and were affirmed by volunteer experiences at a clinic within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and a community youth organization in Seattle. Early medical school, I found “my people” within a state family medicine organization, where I became involved in leadership and advocacy, solidifying my understanding of family medicine as a tool for social justice. I am particularly passionate about reproductive justice and adolescent, rural, and community medicine. I chose UNM because of the opportunities to nourish these passions and grow as a compassionate and skilled provider for individuals from a diversity of backgrounds. Outside medicine, I appreciate spending time with nature and staying active biking, hiking, skiing, and running. I am absolutely thrilled to be joining such a wonderful group of talented and passionate individuals.