About Me

My name is Kyle Blomgren, and welcome to my blog! I live in the Pacific Northwest with my wonderful, crazy little family. They make life worthwhile every single day.

SVRS was my first department. I learned a lot about volunteering, community, and working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Back in 2008, I was a young, naïve California kid who stumbled into an EMT class. I had no idea what I was getting into, or even whether or not I’d enjoy medicine. In 2010, I graduated with a degree as a paramedic, and made the decision that I wanted to continue to medical school. There were many ups and downs over the next seven years, but I finally got accepted into medical school. At the time I’m starting this blog, I’m just about to begin the clinical portion of medical school.

My wife and I on the first day of medical school.

So what’s this blog all about? Well, there are three distinct purposes for it:

First, it’s a platform for me to document my adventures, thoughts, and experiences during my training.

Second, it’s a place for me to give my opinions on EMS, topics concerning the future direction of EMS, and a way for me to stay connected with the profession that got me interested in medicine in the first place.

Third, it’s a place for you. Do you have questions about the road to medical school? Want to know what it takes to become a paramedic or a physician? Ask questions! If you don’t know, it’s possible that others don’t know, either.

Photo credit: Elizabeth Stone

So join me on this crazy journey as I transition from paramedic to physician, and all the crazy bumps and turns along the way.