Thea Petersen, MD

Colfax, WA

College: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

Medical School: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Interests Outside of Medicine: Traveling, Hiking, Cross-country skiing, Softball, Eating, Pogo-stick jumping, Hoola hooping, Roller skating

Interests in Medicine: Geriatrics, International medicine, Procedures

Life before Medicine: Lifelong student, athlete, house painter

Favorite Books: "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok, "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolve

Favorite Music: Anything but country, Michael Jackson, Josh Ritter, Ryan Adams, Indigo Girls

Favorite Movie: Breakfast Club - Anything with Molly Ringwald; Best in Show

Why you chose residency in Montana: To live in beautiful Montana and enjoy all its outdoor activities. Unopposed program, big volume, and really the people made my decision...Awesome people!