My name is Cody and I’m excited to be heading back south to the Upstate for my wilderness medicine fellowship! I’m originally from Arkansas and hopped over to Tennessee for college where I studied philosophy and met my wife. I stuck around for medical school and graduate training in immunology. We’ve been in Ohio for the last 4 years while I completed residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati. I was fortunate to also serve as a flight physician and SWAT physician during my time in residency.

My interest in wilderness medicine originated out of a love for trail running and ultramarathons. I also enjoy climbing and backpacking. I’m a novice at downhill sports but am getting more confident on mountain bikes and skis. My goals in fellowship are to take my urban EMS and rescue experiences out to the backcountry through search-and-rescue operations and to gain some expertise in ultra-distance medical direction. I’m eager to take whatever else RAW MED has to offer.

I’m coming to The Upstate with my wife Caley and our two dogs, Cooper and Maisie. Unlike Joe, we also have a cat, Betty, who oversees the daily affairs of the Stothers household. We couldn’t be more stoked to come explore for the next year!