Tashi Hackett

Degree Title
MD
Fellowship / Residency Program
Chief Resident
No
Year in Program
Undergraduate School
CU Boulder
Medical School
University of Utah
Hometown
Ridgway Colorado
Interests/hobbies
Anything involving gravity and mountains! I love skiing, alpinism, and kayaking. Also love music and cooking any kind of noodle.
Why MaineHealth Maine Medical Center?
Great place, great people, cool medicine.
Celebrity I most resemble
Danny Devito
Personal quote (100 words or less)
How you do one thing, is how you do everything.
If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a...
Mountain guide, or botanist.
Medical interests
Critical Care, ultrasound, cardiac anesthesia
Favorite weekend destination
Jackson WY
Favorite place in Maine
Katahdin
Favorite Maine activity
I am stoked to learn how to surf. Once I get over the fear of the ocean.
Favorite restaurant in Portland
Don't have one yet!
What did you do before medical school?
Jack of all trades! Grew up on a farm, did lots of manual labor odd jobs and construction, worked as a biochemist, and most importantly spent most of my time in the mountains.
Personal goals
Learn how to surf. Do more new things. Become a competent doctor. Do right by my patients.
Best/worst job
Best: backcountry hut maintenance crew
Worst: baggage handler
Tashi Hackett
Tashi Hackett