Get to Know: Dr. Smolinski
Dr. Jennifer Smolinski says her journey to Clinic Sofia and relocating to Minnesota last year felt like coming home. Even though she was born and raised in Michigan, her family relocated here about 10 years ago while she was in college. Since then, she has made the Twin Cities her home base, and we are so excited to have her on staff at Clinic Sofia. Here are some fun facts about Dr. Smolinski: Family: I feel lucky to live in the same area with my immediate family once again. My parents live nearby and I live in the same apartment complex as my brother. I also have a “dog child” named Obie who is a teacup Chihuahua. What things do you enjoying doing outside of work?I enjoy going out to restaurants, being in the outdoors—including bird watching. I actually did some research on how mockingbirds can count which was published in a national journal called “The Condor.”
Favorite travel destination? Right now, it is probably Hershey, Pennsylvania to see my boyfriend (who is also an OB Gyn). Best advice? My mother told me to “be like a duck” and let things roll off my back. This has served me well throughout my residency and career. What do you like about the Twin Cities? This area really has the best of both worlds. I am a nature girl and love hiking and fishing. But I am also a city girl and appreciate all the city has to offer. I also love all the seasons. Favorite book(s)? “Gone with the Wind” or John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden.” If you weren’t a doctor…I’d be a professional make-up artist. Something you may not know about me…I am a horror film fanatic! I even took a class on the genre in college. I am not afraid of being scared.
