Current Residents

• What do you like about the program? The program provides much-needed care to an international community, and there's a supportive atmosphere among residents, faculty and staff. There are also tons of neat opportunities including testifying in court and addressing issues unique to border health care.

• What do you like about El Paso? The scenery and people of El Paso are incredible. The days are bright and sunny while the natural landscapes and mountains provide a calming presence. The people of El Paso and Cd. Juárez are warm and welcoming. Also, lots of parks and places to see within a short road trip.

• Interests/passions/career goals? I'm interested in many aspects of psychiatry, including addiction, community psychiatry and psychotherapy. My career goals include eventually working for an underserved community right here in the state of Texas. On the weekends you can catch me doing anything that's outdoors, trying food and drink recipes, and cheering on my San Antonio Spurs, Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys.

• What do you like about the program? The psychiatry program at TTUHSC El Paso cares deeply about the needs of its unique border population while also caring deeply about the well-being of its physicians-in-training. It recognizes that caring for the mental well-being of a community is predicated on the need to care for oneself and thus values a kinder and more holistic approach to medicine and teaching.

• What do you like about El Paso? As an El Paso native, my heart belongs to this city and its unique Hispanic population of kind and generous people. With its stunning desert vistas and mountain views, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking adventures never grow old and abound in this city.

• Interests/passions/career goals? With my past in neuroscience research and my future in psychiatry, I am passionate about demystifying the brain and understanding all aspects of psychiatric illnesses and corresponding treatment modalities. Outside of academia and medicine, I enjoy the outdoors, reading a good book, and planning trips to faraway places with foods I can't pronounce and languages I don't speak.

• What do you like about the program? I like the diversity within the program, as it allows us to interact closely with the border population. The attendings and residents are friendly and approachable; this creates an environment to grow.

• What do you like about El Paso? I love that most of my family lives in the Borderplex, so I get to see them often. The views of the Franklin Mountains are perfect, and the sunsets in El Paso are just beautiful.

• Interests/passions/career goals? I am excited about one day being able to combine my training in psychiatry with my background in psychology to provide my patients with more effective tools to achieve better outcomes, especially in child and adolescent psychiatry. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have a deep passion for clay sculpting and ceramics. Once settled in El Paso, I look forward to getting my own throwing wheel and creating some ceramic pieces. I also cherish spending quality time with my wife and our beloved dog, Nina.

• What do you like about the program? I was attracted to the supportive culture of the program; everyone has been very welcoming and friendly! Additionally, the program serves a unique population which provides several learning opportunities.

• What do you like about El Paso? The landscape has mountains, and there are plenty of sunny days. It’s wonderful to have several nature destinations to visit within a close distance. The cost of living and proximity to another country is also pretty great!

• Interests/passions/career goals? I’m currently interested in outpatient psychiatry and interventional psychiatry (likely working with adults), however, I’m open to exploring other interests. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, exercising, going for walks/hikes, UTV riding, and listening to music, among other things!

• What do you like about the program? When I first moved here, the thing that stood out most to me was the program culture. We've got a really diverse group of residents from all kinds of backgrounds, each bringing their own perspectives to psychiatry. In the future, if someone comes here like I did, they'll find their place just like I have. It's a welcoming environment where everyone appreciates differences.

• What do you like about El Paso? The people.

• Interests/passions/career goals? Traumatic brain injury, medicine.

• What do you like about the program? I appreciate how welcoming and kind the faculty and staff at both TTUHSC El Paso and EPPC have been. The program fosters both personal and professional growth, promoting camaraderie and mental well-being.

• What do you like about El Paso? El Paso is a place with a warm and gentle community. As someone from Puerto Rico, I have felt at home since moving here. It offers everything you need to stay entertained and live comfortably.

• Interests/passions/career goals? My professional interest lies in expanding my knowledge in psychiatry, with future plans to practice neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology. On a personal level, I enjoy hiking frequently, which allows me to explore and connect with nature.

• What do you like about the program? What I like about the program is that it offers a wide range of clinical exposure in a culturally diverse population, providing invaluable experience in treating patients from different backgrounds. Most importantly, the healthy work environment and the support from each member create a family-like atmosphere, which is essential for personal and professional growth.

• What do you like about El Paso? What I like about El Paso is the view of the Franklin Mountains while driving, the safeness of the city, and how friendly and welcoming El Pasoans are. Coming from a diverse community, El Paso makes me feel at home.

• Interests/passions/career goals? Besides general psychiatry, I also like child and adolescent psychiatry. I see myself working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy building rapport with my patients and seeing how they progress. Outside of work, I love spending time with family and friends. I adore dogs and enjoy spending time with my dog daughter, Mia.

• What do you like about the program? A positive, supportive culture within the program is the most important to me. I also like that there is strong forensic training at EPPC, which I didn’t see in a lot of other programs. EPPC also has a very strong emphasis on high quality patient care, which I value.

• What do you like about El Paso? I like that there are a good amount of fun things to do, and that they are relatively close to each other. Alamo theater is only three minutes away from where I live. I also love the mountain views as I drive up and down I-10. Cost of living is also gold.

• Interests/passions/career goals? Child psychiatry! I’m hoping to do a mix of inpatient and outpatient. It’s very fulfilling for me to build meaningful relationships, which is why I picked psychiatry in the first place.

  My passions include hiking, rock climbing, biking on my Peloton, and petting cats and chilling. I have two cats of my own.

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• What do you like about the program? The best thing about our program is how close our residency and class is to each other. We are a family and support each other with anything one may be needing help with.

• What do you like about El Paso? El Paso is home to me. I’ve been living here since 7th grade. I love the mountains, the weather, the people, the food. 

• Interests/passions/career goals? I have found I really enjoyed inpatient psych this year. I am hoping to eventually do a mix of inpatient and outpatient and eventually have my own clinic. Right now, I’m also interested in men's mental health, CL, and addiction psych.

What do you like about the program?: My favorite thing about the program is the strong academic foundation, the friendly and supportive culture of the program, and getting to work with underserved communities.
What do you like about El Paso?: I love how sunny, calm, and warm it is. Also, people are super friendly and I get to treat patients in English and Spanish.
Interests/Passions/Career Goals: My goal is to work as an inpatient psychiatrist, but I am also interested in interventional psychiatry and education. I like spending quality time with the people I love and I am interested in fashion, dancing, and art in general. 

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What do you like about the program? The friendly atmosphere cultivated by faculty members and residents. These are individuals that are kind, endlessly supportive, and genuinely wish to see you succeed.
What do you like about El Paso? Sunny days and scenic views. The mountains you can see in the distance while driving are breathtaking.
Interests/Passions/Career Goals: My main interests include music, painting, reading, traveling, and going to concerts. I also enjoy the outdoors; hiking is a great way to escape the fast-paced environment of the city. In the future I plan to pursue Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and focus on mental health in LGBTQ+ youth

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What do you like about the program? There is a very supportive culture in the program. Attendings and co-residents are very open, compassionate, and interested in mentoring. I went to medical school in El Paso and when I interviewed at other programs, there was a big difference in the feel of other programs. Residents work hard but we have enough of a work-life balance to have strong relationships with family/friends, explore research/educational opportunities, and maintain outside interests. 

This program gives amazing opportunities to see interesting psychopathology. El Paso Psychiatric Center is one of the only state hospitals that still serves the community directly with a walk-in service. We get exposure to forensic psychiatry and testify in court as residents. The Child Psychiatry Fellowship and Child Psych Track are excellent opportunities as well. I also love the opportunity to use Spanish regularly when working with patients.
What do you like about El Paso? For a city 650K+ it still has a small town feel. It's very family oriented. Housing is affordable, it's a safe city, and the traffic is much better than most major cities of its size. The Mexican food is amazing and El Paso has a much more diverse food scene than I expected when I first moved here. There are great outdoor areas within a few hours. My family and I love going to Ruidoso/Cloudcroft N.M., White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, and other state/national parks nearby.
Interests: Child Psychiatry, Consult Liaison, Addiction, and Psychotherapy.
Passions: I love to cook! I just got a smoker and have been doing a lot of experiments with brisket, pulled pork, and other BBQ dishes. I'm an audiobook and podcast enthusiast. I love movies, TV shows, and plays. I love the outdoors, hiking, and exploring. My wife and I enjoy traveling with our kids.
Career Goals: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. I'm still enthusiastically exploring and excited to see what new passions I discover. 

What you like about the program: The residents and faculty are friendly and welcoming!
What you like about El Paso: I love the weather, the people, and the food. El Paso is my hometown, so I’m able to spend quality time with me family.
Interests/Passions/Career Goals: I enjoy spending quality time with my brother and our dog, Blondie. I love classical ballet, the performing arts, and music. In the future, in addition to practicing psychiatry, my goal is to spend time volunteering at local dance studios and theaters. 

What you like about the program: The people without a doubt. My co-residents, attending and faculty are what get me through the days with a smile.
What you like about El Paso: It’s great to be in a bigger city again, so many restaurants and so much room for activities!
Interests/passion/career goals: I’m interested in neuro modulation such as TMS and ECT. I also hope to work in advancing the field through research in psychedelics and other novel treatment methods for mental disorders.

What you like about the program: During my interviews I felt as if everyone who I spoke with would gladly be there to support me. I wasn’t wrong. I have yet to work a shift where one or multiple senior residents haven’t offered their help in one way or another. So great! The program is also extremely welcoming and understanding of me having a little family which was a huge draw to the program.They are also constantly asking us for our feedback to help figure out ways to improve the program and strengthen us as residents.
What you like about El Paso: I love the heat! I love being outside and the warmth is perfect for that. The people of El Paso have also been fantastic! Cost of living is typically more affordable here than other parts of the country as well.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: I am keeping an open mind but currently leaning towards child and adolescent psychiatry. I would also love to learn more about nutritional psychiatry and the gut-brain relationship! As far as interests I love being active (hiking, volleyball, golf, running, basketball), being with my wife and kids, and remodeling my home in my free time.

What you like about the program: My favorite part about the program is being able to work with underserved communities in El Paso. Also, the faculty are very knowledgeable and supportive.
What you like about El Paso: El Paso is my hometown; I love how friendly and kind everyone is. It is the perfect place to raise my kids.
Interest/Passion/Career Goals: Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am passionate about interventional psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry. Career goals: I would love to build a successful psychiatric practice here in El Paso. 

What you like about the program: The residents and faculty are very supportive and always willing to help. Our patient population is diverse, friendly, and culturally unique.
What you like about El Paso: El Paso is my home! I love the people, the food, the weather, the mountains, and the culture here. It’s a great place to do residency.
Interests/Passions/Career Goals: I enjoy playing the piano, doing yoga, dancing, expanding my plant collection, and spending time with family and my cat. I’m considering a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry but still haven’t decided yet.

What you like about the program: I appreciated the diverse clinical sites and camaraderie I witnessed amongst the residents and faculty and was delighted to join such esteemed and supportive colleagues.
What you like about El Paso: TTU HSC El Paso was my top choice residency program because I valued being able to work and train near my support system in the sunny, scenic, and friendly region of El Paso.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: I enjoy pottery making, gardening, houseplant cultivation, painting, hiking, traveling, meditation, live music and shows, and raising my fur kids. My special interest in psychiatry include psychotherapy, complex trauma, and interventional treatments.

What you like about the program: I like the friendly atmosphere of this program and the opportunity to work in an underserved area.
What you like about El Paso: I like that El Paso is a calm, sunny city in a unique geographical location. The food scene is mouthwatering. As someone who likes the outdoors, I am excited to explore the numerous local and nearby natural attractions.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: I plan to pursue a career in general adult psychiatry, but I will see where life takes me!

What you like about the program: The amount of support you get from everyone.
What you like about El Paso: I grew up here so it's home. Love the people and the amazingly beautiful sunsets.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: My goal is to work as an inpatient psychiatrist at a state psychiatric hospital.  

What you like about El Paso: I love the people who are very welcoming, the culture, the Mexican food! I also enjoy being close to my family as they all reside in the area. I like the mountains and the hiking trails. I enjoy being close to a sky resort that can be fun to visit during the winter.
What you like about the program: Being from the area of Ciudad Juarez -El Paso I feel that I connect better with this patient population as I understand the culture and the mental health barriers that they experience. It is very interesting to serve such a diverse patient population that is unique of a border region. I also like the fact that everyone in the program is supportive and always willing to help young learners.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: I love Psychiatry! I have a special interest in eating disorders since I have a background in Human Nutrition. I also like interventional Psychiatry such as ETC, however I am excited to explore other areas of Psychiatry as the field keeps expanding.

What you like about the program: I like working with supportive attendings.
What you like about El Paso:  The people! I felt welcomed since the first day I moved, and I like the blend of cultures here at the border.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals:  I am passionate about helping others overcome the challenges imposed on their mental health. I am undecided, but I have an open mind towards child & adolescent psychiatry and consult liaison. My outside interests include working out, art and literature. 

What you like about the program: The diversity and kindness of everyone in the program.
What you like about El Paso: The population is composed of extremely kind, happy and grateful people. Serving in this community is extremely rewarding.
Interests/passion/career goals: I am interested in child and adolescent psychiatry. During my free time, I like to go running, watching movies, reading novels, and drinking coffee. My current mission is to try out all the coffee shops in El Paso.

What you like about El Paso: El Paso is a family-oriented place full of activities and beautiful places to visit nearby.  This city is a safe place to be out doing outdoor activities when the intense sun allows you. I am not a desert lover, but El Paso is definitely an excellent place to live at.
What you like about the program: I love that the attendings and residents are very supportive and welcoming. The program asset is the exposure to patients from different social backgrounds, cultures, and languages; this will help you be trained as a multicultural psychiatrist.
Interests/Passion/Career Goals: I am interested in child and adolescent psychiatry, but I am enjoining the linkage between the medical and psychiatric conditions in the CL rotation. Hopefully, I will get more experience in this field when I become a senior in the residency.

What you like about the program: I love the faculty, the variety of rotations this program provides, and how supportive everyone is with us.  

What you like about El Paso: good food, friendly people, affordable living, mountain views, and that it has small-city vibes.  

Interest/Passions: spending time with my family, going to the gym, playing golf and soccer, and traveling.  

Career goal: to be able to make a positive impact in the lives of many children and adolescents with mental illness.