Tyler W. Valdez, MD

My hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
My teachable medical school moment: Take a chance. It’s okay to be wrong.
I chose MIR because: of the faculty, large class size, the extensive hospital network that provides broad training, and exposure to varied pathology.
My personal interests (hobbies, sports, hidden talents, etc.): Spending time/exploring with my fiancée, golfing, coffee, fantasy football, trying new Hazy IPAs at different breweries, and finding the next spot to eat.
My favorite go-to meal: Tacos. If not then a slice of pizza always does the trick.
I’m excited about living in St. Louis because: less traffic (lol), Forest Park, the proximity to other cities that will allow me to explore different parts of the Midwest, and getting new hobbies.
Anything else you should know about me: I have a 2.5 year old Corgi named Brisket (he has an Instagram).