Chief Residents

Medical School:  University of Jordan

Hometown:  Houston, Texas

Career Goals: My career path is not set in stone. One thing I have learned is to stay flexible with opportunities, so my goal is to be a confident pediatrician with high professional and moral standards.

One person I would like to meet and why: Nelson Mandela. He left the world a better place than how he found it.

Something you would never guess about me is:  I like to cook, and my favorite restaurant is my kitchen. 

Why you chose Texas Tech Health El Paso: Here it is an intimate program where there is a lot of camaraderie and unique experiences. These experiences will help me evolve into a confident pediatrician who can make quality decisions for my patients and challenge me to be the best physician I can be.

Medical School:  Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A. Santos

Hometown:  San Salvador, El Salvador

Career Goals:  To become an excellent general pediatrician and potentially pursue a fellowship.
 
One person I would like to meet and why: Jimmy Butler. Even after being abandoned by both of his parents at 13, he never let anything deter him from pursuing his goal of becoming an NBA player. His story continues to inspire me to set the bar high and follow my dreams.
 
Something you would never guess about me is: I love to explore new trails on my mountain bike.
 
Why you chose Texas Tech Health El Paso: The faculty, staff and residents are very passionate about the work they are doing. They have a unique community serving advocacy and border health program. In addition to their strong teaching curriculum and diverse patient population. El Paso is considered one of the safest cities in the U.S., which was important to consider for my family.

Medical School:  Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown:  El Paso, Texas

Career Goals:  At this moment, I aspire to sub-specialize as a pediatric nephrologist focusing on transplant and the transition from childhood to adult care. I also hope to improve my Spanish and become fluent in American Sign Language. 

One person I would like to meet and why:  Although it is not possible, my organ donor who in her dying allowed me to live through a kidney transplant. I am incredibly grateful to her and want to thank her for her decision to donate her organs. I also want to find out what kind of person she was to help keep her memory alive. 

Something you would never guess about me is: I love rock and pop-punk music! 
In addition, I have three kidneys (my two original, plus my kidney transplant)!

Why you chose Texas Tech Health El Paso: There are so many reasons why I chose Texas Tech Health El Paso: 

The program is in the city where I was born and raised and am lucky to call home. It has given me so much, and I am so excited to give back by helping treat the Paso del Norte region.
It is a unique program on the U.S.-Mexico border, which emphasizes border health.
From day one, the faculty, staff, and now my co-interns and fellow residents have all been so kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home. 

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch

Hometown: Mesquite, Texas 

Career Goals: General pediatrics or hospitalist.  

One person I would like to meet and why:   I would love to meet Zendaya because she is such an incredible actress and also seems to be such a fun person to be around!

Something you would never guess about me is:   I am a big foodie and love to eat and explore different types of restaurants! 

Why you chose Texas Tech Health El Paso:  I thought that everyone during interview day was super positive and welcoming and created a comforting environment from the residents to the attendings. I also was super interested in helping all the types of patients we are privileged to treat in El Paso, especially the underserved. I felt that doing my residency in El Paso would be very fulfilling and rewarding, and after interview day, I had such a positive feeling. And I was right! Everyone here has been super supportive and kind, and I am excited for my next three years!