Elena Griego, MD
[she/her/hers]
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR – PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE
DCOMM FACULTY ADVISOR
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ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR – PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE
DCOMM FACULTY ADVISOR
Hometown
Albuquerque, NM
College
Stanford University
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Residency
University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospita
What are your identities?
New Mexican, Latina, sister, Auntie, friend.
Who are your people?
My entire family (but especially my niece and nephew who made me an Auntie) as well as the wonderful, unique community of friends I have built throughout my life journey.
What are you most proud of?
My ability to stay positive (most of the time) and problem-solve.
Why UW Pediatrics/Seattle Children’s?
The community I found within the residency program, including my co-residents, DCOMM, residency program staff, and faculty mentors. The exposure to an expansive patient population from many unique locations and backgrounds.
What’s next?
Discovering the best dog parks in Seattle, rediscovering old hobbies, learning from a new generation of doctors!