Stephanie Giessner, MD

stephanie giessner
Resident

Start Year: 2020

Basics

Hometown
Fair Lawn, NJ

Where did you attend college/university?
Vassar College

Where did you attend medical school?
Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson

Reflections on the Duke program

What were you looking for in a residency program?
I was looking for a program with friendly, approachable, and welcoming residents and faculty, where I felt like I could fit in and feel well-supported. I wanted a sense of community and camaraderie. I also wanted a program that dealt with a diverse patient population and had a lot of opportunities to explore my different interests.

About Duke University and Durham

What’s the best about living in Durham and the Triangle?
All the great food options! I love all kinds of foods and am always excited to try new restaurants and cuisines. Also the cost-of-living is amazing! I'm originally from NJ, so I'm still in shock at how much money I've been saving on rent. There is also a bunch of great trails and outdoor activities you can do here, which has been fun to explore.

Personal interests

What do you like to do outside of work?
I love swimming, reading manga, bingeing Netflix shows, and watching funny cat videos. I also enjoy hanging out with family and friends as much as I can.