Alex Harrison

Degree Title
DO
Fellowship / Residency Program
Chief Resident
No
Year in Program
Undergraduate School
Wartburg College (IA)
Medical School
Des Moines University (IA)
Hometown
West Des Moines, IA
Interests / Hobbies
Backpacking, running, biking, trumpet, golfing
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a
a travel writer
Favorite restaurant in Portland
: Don’t have one yet!
Favorite place in Maine
: I’ve really enjoyed my time in Acadia but am excited to explore more of the state!
Medical interests
Integrating palliative medicine and emergency medicine
Favorite weekend destination
Anywhere outside!
What did you do before medical school
Waiter at Outback Steakhouse, Scribe in ED
Best / Worst Job
Mowed lawns in high school!
Why Maine Medical Center
Loved the faculty, variety of practice locations/types including time at the VA, and the ability to explore a new part of the country!
Celebrity I most resemble
I’ve been called Doogie Howser a few times
Alex Harrison