Carey Johnson,
DO
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
Central College, Pella IA
Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? I wanted to stay in the Midwest for my residency because of the strong programs available, the caliber of people, and proximity to my family. Specifically, I chose UMKC Truman because of the community hospital based setting, terrific program faculty, great reputation, and camaraderie with the residents.
What are your goals and interests? Professionally, I want to have holistic medical health center after residency. My focus will be on nutrition, women’s health, OMT and non-pharmaceutical treatment approaches. Personally I look forward to having my own family in the future. At present, I am satisfied with spending my free time with my parents, brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. I love playing baseball, cards, board games, swimming, dancing, singing, karaoke, etc. with my family. My interests are many and very eclectic!
When did you decide to become a doctor? From the time I was in elementary school I knew I wanted to work in health care, but in what capacity I didn’t know. Over the years I changed my mind many times. By my junior year in college I finally decided I was going to go for it and become a doctor.
What interested you about Family Medicine? I’m the type of person who knows a little about a lot of things. In the scope of medicine, family practice is much the same way. I desire to have a great deal of variation in my practice, from treating the very young to the very old. I’m also especially passionate about integrative medicine which family medicine will complement well.