Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD

Troy, MI

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: University of Michigan

Interests Outside of Medicine: Reading, running, cycling, skiing, climbing, traveling, and just hanging out with my husband Jason and my dog Sammy

Interests in Medicine: Women's Health, Preventative Medicine, Pediatrics

Life before Medicine: Political Science major, worked as a program director for the March of Dimes in North Carolina

Favorite Books: "Into the Wild" (Jon Krakauer), "The Kite Runner" (Khaled Hosseini), "World Without End" (Ken Follett), "Savage Inequalities" (Jonathan Kozol), "Marley and Me" (John Grogan), "The Audacity of Hope" (Barack Obama), "Eat, Pray, Love" (Elizabeth Gilbert), "Those Who Save Us" (Jenna Blum), "A Fine Balance" (Rohinton Mistry)

Favorite Music: All kinds!

Favorite Movie: ET, Best in Show, A River Runs Through It

Why you chose residency in Montana:

The camaraderie of the residents, the people, it’s where my husband grew up, and to enjoy all of the outdoor adventures Montana has to offer!