The son of two public school teachers, Ian was born and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa. Though his first high school aptitude test told Ian that he should become a hairdresser, luckily he opted instead to study Biology at Iowa State University. The pursuit of medicine came from a partnership between his interest in the life science, and his enjoyment of working with people. AT the University of Iowa medical school (sense an Iowa-theme here?) Ian quickly became interested in Family Medicine, as he was drawn to the breadth of its scope, as well as the emphasis on whole person healing. During medical school at the University of Iowa, Ian has had numerous opportunities to work with the medically underserved, and plans to maintain his passion for such work in residency and beyond. Additionally, Ian is interested in complimentary and alternative medicine, sports medicine, and even has a desire to one-day end up teaching. Outside of medicine, Ian enjoys listening to, playing, and creating music of all kinds. During medical school, Ian helped found a medical student drum circle "SPITATGOATS" (Smacking Percussion in the Attempt to Groove Out All Tension and Stress), co-hosted jam sessions in the home of the Iowa colleague/now Swedish colleague, Greg Parker, and played in a local band. As a couple of outdoor lovers and native Midwesterners, Ian and his wife Nicole are excited to explore the myriad opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer.