Olivia Rizzo

Where did you attend medical school? Wayne State University School of Medicine

Where did you attend residency? Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center

What are your clinical areas of interest? Medical Education, Public Health, & Climate Change. Basically, the intersections of environmental health and lung health.

What are your outside interests? Living the highs (and lows) of being a Cleveland sports fan, watering my plants, listening to music (I still have brat on repeat), pop culture, watching cute animal videos online, dinner + drinks on patios with friends.

What is a fun fact about yourself? LeBron James and I were born at the same hospital.

Where is home for you? Munroe Falls, OH

What do you love about PCCM/CCM fellowship at CCF? My co-fellows who make me laugh every day and let me be myself from day one! I also love the faculty who are the experts among experts in their fields and always seem to be having fun at work. I feel like everyone is invested in my personal and career development which is really motivating. It's a great environment!

What is your favorite restaurant in Cleveland? Amba & Mason's Creamery

What is your favorite activity in Cleveland? Grabbing Lekko coffee and then walking from my apartment in Ohio City to a Guardians/Cavs game! If there's no game, I love going for walks on the Towpath.