Dustin Nguyen

Resident

Positions & Titles:

  • Resident

Hometown: Maplewood, Minnesota
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Primary care pediatrics vs. allergy & immunology, LGBTQIA+ healthcare
Hobbies: I love playing volleyball whenever I can! To relax, I often play video games or get together with friends for card/board games. I am also a photographer and love to explore new places to photograph people. I always look forward to spending time with my partner, Ken, and our dogs, Stella and Joy!
Favorite Activity in the Twin Cities: My favorite food is ice cream, and I love trying out new ice cream shops!
Why Did You Choose the U of M? I chose the U of M Peds Residency Program because of its incredibly supportive nature. The program trains us to be very well-rounded pediatricians but also allows us to foster our personal interests and mold our careers toward those interests.
What’s Something That You’re #UMNPedsProud of? I successfully diagnosed a case of measles during my first month of residency!

Dustin Nguyen