Class of 2019
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Hometown: La Habra, California.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Long drives, listening to music, window shopping, spending time with friends, sleeping and refusing every invitation that knocks on my door while sleeping.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Versatility.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Financially cheaper than my hometown but still close enough to visit family often.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine and the musculoskeletal system.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
“There is no elevator to success; you have to take the stairs.”
Random fact about yourself:
Spontaneous; I talk too fast when I am super excited. I stutter when I am angry/ annoyed. I rarely give promises. I love silence. If you want to see my crazy side, offer me a Fanta. I hate all those ceremonies, parties unless you do it for yourself and not to show-off or to please others. I have no idea what alcohol tastes like.
Plans after Residency:
Work and start paying student loans.
International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS), West Indies
Hometown: Queens, New York.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Family, ministry, community service, and missions.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Holistic-focus and being able to treat the whole family.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Unique for border medicine.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Diabetes education and research.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
Favorite Book: The Bible - “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8
Random fact about yourself:
I belong to a ministry that promotes spiritual and physical wellbeing.
Plans after Residency:
Work and focus on diabetes education and management, and missions.
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, St. Maarten
Hometown: Houston, Texas.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Traveling.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Comprehensive care with diverse patient population. No specialty restriction.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Border medicine with an underserved patient population.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Inpatient and outpatient care with additional interest in research medicine.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
“I’m 80% sure of my confidence level”.
Random fact about yourself:
I’m a space junkie.
Plans after Residency:
Save the world.
American University of Antigua School of Medicine, Antigua
Hometown: Houston, Texas.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Anything and everything outdoors. My favorite things are skiing and scuba diving.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
The people - I wanted and chose a field where my patients and I run parallel versus other specialties where the physicians and patients intersect briefly move on.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Border medicine is really unique and, for me, having the opportunity to train in an area where healthcare is hard to come by was really a chance to learn more and do more for my patients.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Obesity medicine, border medicine.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
My favorite movie is Mean Girls.
Random fact about yourself:
I have enough shoes that I can wear a different pair every day in a year.
Plans after Residency:
Enjoy life and start a family.
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
Hometown: Seattle, Washington.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Enjoying hanging out with my friends and being able to cook for them, going to the movies, eating out, karaoke, playing Wii and board games.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Primary care has always had a special place in my heart.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Due to my special interest in the US border health/Immigrant health.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Global health, preventative/population health, non-communicable diseases, immigrant health.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
Favorite movie: “Hakuna Matata”- Lion King, which means “don’t worry, be happy".
Random fact about yourself:
I love Disney!
Plans after Residency:
Practice in the outpatient setting near Austin, Texas.
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Hometown: Sacramento, California.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Travel (I love going to White Sands on a full moon night), watching movies, planning
parties, cooking, hanging out with my co-residents, trying out food at hidden gems
in El Paso.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Comprehensive care for patient of all ages.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
-Unique border medicine experiences/challenges.
-Friendly living environment.
-Rich culinary culture.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
-Preventive care.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
“Be happy not because everything is good, but because you see good in everything".
Random fact about yourself:
I am a pastry enthusiast and a laundry loather!!!!!
Plans after Residency:
Outpatient Clinic in Texas.
Universidad Autónomia de Chihuahua Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias Biomédicas, Mexico
Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico.
Favorite things to do outside the hospital:
Hanging out with my friends and family.
What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty?
Its versatility of practice gives you the opportunity to treat patients from cradle to grave in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?
Awesome people and I knew I would get a great education being so close to home.
Professional/Clinical Interests:
Geriatrics.
Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:
Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.
Random fact about yourself:
I love tacos.
Plans after Residency:
Geriatrics fellowship.