Rachael Riopel, MD

Rhinelander, WI - Home of the Hodag

College: Northern Michigan University and Gardner-Webb University

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ

Interests Outside of Medicine: Poetry - written really fast.

If it is green and earthy and involves fresh air, count me in.

If it is medical or saving something, count me in.

If it is sustainable, count me in.

If it is broken prose without a rhyme or reason, count me in.

If it involves a bicycle, count me IN!.

If it is something I haven't tried yet, count me in.

Interests in Medicine:

Life before Medicine:About the same, investigative. I never grew out of the two-year old question, why?

Favorite Books: Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior, There is no me without you, The Great Gatsby, and anything about medicine: alternative/conventional/functional/integrative.

Favorite Music: I love music, with rhythm.

Favorite Movie: American Beauty, The Perfect Gift, Dumb and Dumber

Why you chose residency in Montana: Well, this is actually a really important question to ask. If you are a perspective resident, it doesn't really matter why I chose it because what matters is what is perfect for you; and you deserve a great, comfortable learning environment. Keeping that in mind, I will tell you why Montana felt right for me. Here is a list: humble-honest-intelligent faculty, staff AND fellow residents, a community approach to healthcare, hard-work, endless resources, unopposed atmosphere, and MONTANA-rivers, mountains, and four seasons. Most of us are getting season passes to Red Lodge Mountain - yes, even during Intern year.