Joseph Dean, MD

Hometown: Mayo, Maryland

Undergraduate School: College of William and Mary

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University

Hobbies/Outside Interests: Chess, pick up sports, reading

Favorite things about/to do/to eat in Charlottesville: Some of my favorites are to try different restaurants, drink wine in picturesque locations, and hang out with co-residents.

Why did you choose UVA? Everyone is incredibly supportive and friendly. Most residents area able to go to very well respected fellowship programs or easily find jobs in private practice after graduation.

Anesthesiology Interests: Not sure yet! Critical Care, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Regional are all on my radar.

Favorite Rotation: Neuro

What’s the best piece of career advice you ever got?: If an opportunity presents itself to you, say yes.