Drew Trunk

Drew Trunk, MD

  • About Me

    I am originally from Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Utah for residency - my first time living outside the Midwest. I did glioblastoma research before attending medical school, and spent much of my residency at the U doing work with solid tumor, mainly GI and Lung. I believe the opportunity to practice medicine and care for patients with malignancies is one of the greatest honors!

    Medical Areas of Interest

    Cellular/CAR T therapy, GVHD, pancreatic and colorectal cancer

    Interests & Hobbies

    My wife and I love being in the mountains during all 4 seasons, including hiking with our mini-Schnauzer Stella, and skiing as much as possible. I enjoy taking in all of the natural beauty Utah and our national parks have to offer, in addition to experiencing the restaurants/bars and concert scene in SLC.

    Why Utah?

    Utah ticked all the boxes for me personally and professionally. I wanted to do residency at a program affiliated with a CCC, and the Huntsman Cancer Institute is a superb hospital. I believe in the mission of that institution, which is why I stayed to continue contributing to the research and innovation that was occurring around me. Salt Lake City is the perfect size, and the quality of life is unmatched!

    Hometown

    Toledo, Ohio

  • Education history

    Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
    Professional Medical The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences MD