Class of 2024

Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Albuquerque, NM

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: Hang out with friends, travel, swim, read, yoga

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? I chose family medicine because of the diversity of the specialty. I love how you can see anyone and anything in any given day. 

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency?  I chose El Paso because I love the Southwest sunshine and weather. I also enjoy all the unique cases and challenges that living on the border presents. 

Professional/Clinical Interests: I am interested in women’s health and obstetrical care. 

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book: The Harry Potter books and movies

Random fact about yourself: I served 2 years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador. 

Plans after Residency: I plan on doing an obstetrics fellowship and to eventually work in global health. 

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Hometown: Topeka, KS

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: My favorite things to do outside the hospital include exploring El Paso and enjoying the mountain views. I also enjoy long distance running, braiding hair, and spending time with friends and family

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? I chose Family Medicine for the long-term relationships that I am able to have with my patients. Every specialty has its own place and I feel Family Medicine allows me to exercise my passion in patient education, patient advocacy, and preventative medicine in a manner that catalyzes change in the lives of those I care for and their communities.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? I chose El Paso to train for residency in order to prepare for a future in long term global health. I was looking for a program in which I could train in a safety-net hospital, work with disadvantaged patient populations, and give back to people who have roots and backgrounds similar to my own.

Professional/Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Community Medicine

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book: Book: The Bible. Movie: Forrest Gump and honestly all movies Tom Hanks

Random fact about yourself: I have a twin sister, which is always a good time

Plans after Residency: Obstetrics or Global Health Fellowship

Medical School: TTUHSC at El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Hometown: El Paso

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: Board games, hiking, spending time with friends, and video games (PC)

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? Interaction with the community, lifestyle, and the educational/relationship building you have with your patients.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? It is my hometown with all my family. It is also a way of giving back to my community and family that has raised me and given me the opportunities to be where I am now.

Professional/Clinical Interests: Preventative medicine, geriatric care, palliative care, and borderland health.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book: Quote: 1 Corinthians 13; Movie: Gladiator (2000); Books: Warhammer Chronicles Series  

Random fact about yourself: Favorite food is pizza !

Plans after Residency: Possibly pursue geriatric medicine, continue to practice in the borderland regions

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Hometown: El Paso, Texas

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: When I am not in the hospital, I like to spend time with loved ones, eat home-made food, and have much needed recreation time in nature.

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? I chose Family Medicine as my specialty because I like to work with patients of all ages and with different health problems. This specialty allows me to develop a mutual trust with patients and to help them with the rest of their health care and preventive care.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? I wanted to train in El Paso because the El Paso-Juárez metropolitan area is my home.

Professional/Clinical Interests: I am interested in Border health, community health, and preventive medicine.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:  My favorite quote (below), by St. Teresa of Avila, was written many years ago, but it helps me get through hard times!

“Let nothing disturb you,

Let nothing frighten you,

All things pass,

God does not go away.

Patience obtains all things.

Whoever has God lacks nothing,

God alone suffices.”

Random fact about yourself: When I was a child, I wanted to work as a veterinarian.

Plans after Residency: After residency, I want to stay in El Paso and continue working as a Family Medicine doctor in this community.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Hometown: El Paso, Tx.

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: I enjoy spending time with my two young sons and husband. We enjoy attending church and cooking. My son and I like to do projects and science experiments. There is never a dull day at home with the blessing of studying medicine and raising a family.

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? The inherent variety that is present in Family Medicine was very attractive to me. I wanted to learn to help people of all backgrounds and Family Medicine offered me that.  

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? The warm community and people of El Paso.

Professional/Clinical Interests: I have an interest in learning about socioeconomic disparities in healthcare.  I want to learn how to help alleviate disproportionate care in medicine, it is part of the reason I wanted to become a doctor.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book:  “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” -Matthew 19:26.

Random fact about yourself: I love to dance! I have danced everything from Ballet to Contemporary and Hip-Hop!

Plans after Residency: I plan to continue to work as a physician in El Paso upon completing my training.

Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: Hiking, going to zoos and museums, drinking tea, Broadway performances, and culinary adventures.

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? The broad scope of practice and variety of skills required to be a Family Medicine physician.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? The people and the culture. Also, the geography. There’s plenty to enjoy in town, but it is an easy drive to completely change your environment whenever you need a little variety. 

Professional/Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, Child and adolescent wellness, Obesity prevention and treatment.

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book: “Be a goldfish.”

Random fact about yourself: Tacos play a more emotional role in my life than they probably should.

Plans after Residency: Sports Medicine Fellowship

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Favorite things to do outside the hospital: cooking, hiking, adopting more plants, reading, and exploring El Paso

What led you to choose Family Medicine as a specialty? The diversity of patients and the long-term relationships I get to build with them. Family medicine also allows me to be flexible and tailor my training and future practice to fit the needs of my community.

Why did you choose El Paso to train for residency? The people for sure! Everyone is so friendly and supportive. I also want to improve my medical Spanish while working with the underserved and love how there are many opportunities for hiking and exploring nature nearby.

Professional/Clinical Interests: Preventative and holistic medicine, working with underserved communities

Favorite quote/movie/TV show/book: Favorite show – The Good Place

Random fact about yourself: I took an oil painting class during college.

Plans after Residency: Outpatient clinic in Texas