Elise Pearson, MD

Career Interests:

• Pediatrics
• Peripheral nerve injuries/EMG
• Inpatient PM&R

Why did you choose UPMC residency program?

I was first exposed to the UPMC residency program as a medical student at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and everything I learned about the program strengthened my interest in the field in general and the UPMC PM&R residency in particular. I was drawn to the strong camaraderie of the residents, as well as the broad range of exposures that were available at UPMC. I was also excited to continue training in Pittsburgh -- a city that I'd been enjoying so much for the prior 4 years.

Personal Interests:

• Reading
• Hiking (including in urban parks like Frick and Schenley!)
• Playing with my dog
• Board games
• Making art, building things