Class of 2022

Hometown: El Paso, Texas

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:  

I really enjoy eating (and cooking if I don’t have to wash the dishes), trying out different restaurants around town, and spending time with my husband, dog, family, and friends. I also love the outdoors!

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

Continuity of care and working with the underserved are very important to me, and I feel that family medicine is compatible with both. I felt most at home when doing my family medicine rotations in medical school. I enjoy getting to know people, and as a family medicine physician, I can build strong relationships with my patients.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?  

I love El Paso not only because it’s my hometown; the friendly people, the delicious Mexican food, the sunny weather, and the incredible mountains were beckoning me back. When I interviewed here, everyone was so genuine and kind that it made my decision easy.

Professional/Clinical Interests: 

I’m interested in border heath, preventative medicine, outpatient medicine and integrative medicine.  

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:  

Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl

“Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.” -Mother Teresa

Random fact about yourself: 

I volunteered at UMC (our residency hospital practice site) when I was 17 years old.

Plans after Residency:  

I plan to practice in the El Paso area.

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

Cooking, working out, watching movies, outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding), and spending time with loved ones, friends, and my dog.

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

I am an advocate for preventive health and women's health. I believe the opportunities provided by family medicine to be involved in the community and have continuity of care are important for implementing these fields in patients' lives.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

El Paso is rich in both culture and kindness - two very important things to me. Also, the landscape and its proximity to national/state parks, the opportunity to improve my Spanish, and I have some family here.

Professional/Clinical Interests:

Preventive medicine, women's medicine, mental health.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

Favorite book- Alas, Babylon

TV show- New Girl, The Last Kingdom

Random fact about yourself:

I have a love for languages and can count from 1-10 in many different ones (Spanish, Irish-Gaelic, Hungarian, German, Italian, French).

Plans after residency:

I would like to work in a private practice where I develop long-lasting relationships with my patients. I would also like to be involved in community programs implementing healthier lifestyles.

Hometown: Bangladesh

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

Spending time with family and friends; shopping; inviting guest and cooking for them; and enjoy exploring new places during vacation.

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

Diversity of patient population and continuity of care.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

First reason is I loved the program during the interview because all the residents seemed happy and friendly. The second reason is that I can be with my family.

Professional/Clinical Interests:

Women’s health; medical research

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

“There is no substitute for hard work.” -Thomas A. Edison

Random fact about yourself:

Pizza is my stress reliever.

Plans after Residency:

I want to pursue a career in academics.

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

My favorite things to do outside of the hospital include exploring the city of El Paso and neighboring cities. My fiance and I enjoy hiking, trying new restaurants and finding unique coffee shops (we are coffee addicts). If I am not exploring, I enjoy playing guitar, learning new recipes to cook, and traveling internationally (when time affords it).

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

I chose family medicine because I believe that I am called to make an impactful difference in the lives of those I interact with. I knew that FM would allow me to build relationships with individuals that went beyond a one-day visit. Continuity of care is very important to me, and I desire to treat my patients beyond their diseases; I want to get to know what impacts them on the environmental, social, and economic level that either aids or prevents them from access to care. I also loved every specialty that I rotated through, and so FM was a no-brainer.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

I truly believe that El Paso chose me. On the interview trail, Texas Tech Health El Paso was my sixth interview and I had 10 more to go; however, I knew that when I arrived, this was a place I could call home. The dinner the night before with the residents answered my questions and the interview day was super fun with the ability of being able to see the city/mountains along with the hospital. I felt a sense of peace when I arrived, and I knew that it was my desire to be at a place that I could feel welcomed and loved through this crazy journey called residency. Texas Tech Health El Paso was a no-brainer and I ranked it No. 1.

Professional/Clinical Interests:

My desire is to either go into sports medicine or work in outpatient. Being a former athlete, I was definitely interested in the sports medicine program when I researched programs through ERAS and during my interview here. If I do not go into the fellowship, I would like to work at an outpatient clinic.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game”- Cinderella Story, with Hilary Duff

 

Hometown: Aguascalientes, Mexico

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

I love to dance, crochet, travel to Mexico, hike, ski, shop, and spend time with my boyfriend and friends!

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

I feel needed in family medicine, especially in the Hispanic community, and I believe I can make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

There is a large Hispanic community, and I wanted training in a place where I could improve my medical Spanish. Everyone is super nice, and it is way warmer than Indiana!

Professional/Clinical Interests:

I have several interests, but the first that come to mind at this moment are:

Community Medicine, EM, Sports Med, LGBTQ Health, Women’s Health, Domestic Violence Prevention/Safety planning, and Health Education/Preventative Medicine.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

I love to dance, crochet, travel to Mexico, hike, ski, shop, and spend time with my friends!

Random fact about yourself:

Kylie Jenner and I have the same birthday!

Plans after residency:

I plan to stay and practice medicine in El Paso and surrounding areas after residency! I am considering a fellowship in either sports medicine or rural EM. I also plan on getting married and starting a family here!

Hometown: El Paso, Texas

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

Play basketball, stay active in general, read, and watch a good television show

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

The versatility of practice and the deeper focus on preventive health care compared to other specialties

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

El Paso is home. I love this community!

Professional/Clinical Interests:

Sports medicine, preventive medicine, nutrition

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford

Random fact about yourself:

I secretly want to be in The Great British Baking Show, and because I have digested through countless hours of episodes, I feel I definitely have a shot at wowing Paul Hollywood

Plans after residency:

Sports medicine fellowship

Hometown: Brownsville, Texas

Favorite things to do outside the hospital:

Read, bake, exercise and hang out with friends and family.

What led you to choose family medicine as a specialty?

I love that family medicine as a specialty cares about the patient as a person, and I love the relationships that you can form as family care doctors that can have a lasting impact on patients.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?

I really enjoyed the family medicine rotation when I rotated through medical school here at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. I've come to call El Paso home, and I wanted to continue living here and serving the community.

Professional/Clinical Interests:

Underserved medicine and global health. 

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:

Movie: Pride and Prejudice

TV show: Friends

Favorite quote: “Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace within difficulties.” - C.S. Lewis

Random fact about yourself:

I played softball in college.

Plans after Residency:

I plan to work in an underserved area and participate in short-term medical missions.