Jason Scafidi, D.O.

Hometown: Naples, FL

Undergraduate School: University of Florida

Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Outside Interests: Attending concerts/music festivals, DJing, traveling, working out, hiking

Favorite things about/to do/to eat in Charlottesville: Floating the Rivanna River, Wing Wednesday at Asado, exploring the local food and drink scene

Why did you choose UVA? I wanted to choose a program that would not only provide me with excellent clinical training but support me professionally, personally, and socially. I felt welcomed from the start during my interview with UVA and continue to be impressed by the close-knit community of the program.

Anesthesiology Interests: Cardiothoracic, Regional, Liver Transplant

Favorite Rotation: Cardiac, Thoracic

What’s the best piece of career advice you ever got?: “Don’t go into surgery, go into anesthesia!”