Elliot Nielson, M.D.

Class of 2026

Hometown:

Salt Lake City, UT

Undergraduate:

Tufts University

Medical School:

University of Utah School Of Medicine

Why UCI?

The variety of training sites and the diversity of the patients. I also wanted to go to a program with many other residencies attached, to build a larger community.

Medical Interests:

Addiction Medicine, Value-Based Care, Obesity Medicine,

Population Health, Palliative Care Medicine

Hobbies:

I love movies, hiking, politics, and weightlifting (at least when not on wards!)

Fun Facts:

I couple's matched with my partner who is in general surgery residency!

Future Plans:

Not sure! Some clinic, some urgent care, maybe fellowship in palliative care!