Burgess Norrgard , MD

Cloquet, MN

Undergraduate: College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)

Medical School: University of Minnesota (Duluth) & RPAP in Ely, MN

Interests outside of Medicine: Class V Whitewater Kayaking, Climbing (Trad), Cross Country Ski Racing,
Singer/Songwriter/Street Musician, Tele-Skiing, Mountain Biking, Yoga, Trail Running, Backpacking, etc…

Interests in Medicine: Wilderness Medicine, Palliative Care

Life Before Medicine: Did a year in Americorps, assistant coached college cross country running, Worked at an outdoor shop, was an outfitter in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness, and was a rock climbing guide in Duluth… meanwhile supplementing my income as a street musician. In summary, it's a big world and I tried to get a large slice of it.

Favorite Books: “Hero of A Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell, “Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, "The Sphere" by Michael Crichton

Favorite Music: Currently listening to… Noah and The Whale, Mumford and Sons, The Avett Brother's, Iron and Wine, and Feist.

Favorite Movie: Stranger Than Fiction, Eternal Sunshine For the Spotless Mind, The Green Mile, Big Fish, A River Runs Through It, Shakespeare in Love, Snatch...

Why I Chose Residency in Montana: Since I spent so much time traveling out west for various adventures, I figured I’d explore residency in Montana and did a clerkship in Billings. I was happy to discover an amazing group of residents working hard, enjoying themselves in the off time, and supportive of one another. The faculty felt understanding, down to earth, and deeply invested in the residency. The Billings community also surprised me with its blue-collar genuineness, its unique brewpubs, and its fun open mics. In all I felt welcome and home in Billings... and I think others will too!!!