Dr. Christine Prochnow was born and raised in Southern California. She attended Santa Clara University where she obtained an undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in classical studies. She graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and then moved to Nashville, TN where she completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2023. She is currently completing a fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound at Vanderbilt with a passion for point-of-care ultrasound in addition to medical student and resident education. Outside of work, Dr. Prochnow enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors and exploring local restaurants/coffee shops.