PGY-3 Residents
My clinical interests are: Cardiology, Pediatric Intensive Care, Gastroenterology
My hobbies are: Photography, Traveling, Hiking
One person I would like to meet is: Denzel Washington
When I grow up (plans after residency): Practice medicine somewhere in Texas and live the life
Something you would never guess about me is: It really annoys me so much when I lose my pen
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would buy is: A ranch somewhere in the country
My clinical interests are: Critical care, neonatology, general pediatrics, and GI
My hobbies are: Traveling, outdoor activities like camping, zip lining and cave tubing, watching movies at the theater, and amusement/recreational parks
One person I would like to meet is: Ben Carson
When I grow up (plans after residency): Work in academics and go back to my country for missionary work
Something you would never guess about me is: For two consecutive years, I won “Best Actress” at my high school drama meet competitions and in the last year, I won “Best Supporting Actress.” I acted as Karl Linder in "A Raisin in the Sun" and two of Shakespeare's plays. I was Macbeth in the play "Macbeth" and was Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew."
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A fully furnished mansion for my parents with full-time housekeeping and a chauffeur to take them anywhere they need to go.
My clinical interests are: General pediatrics and endocrinology
My hobbies are: Spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, traveling, and learning about different cultures
One person I would like to meet is: My great-great-grandfather
When I grow up (plans after residency): Pursue a fellowship training or work as a general pediatrician. Also, I'd like to start a family and adopt cats!
Something you would never guess about me is: I have six cats back home.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: I would travel to every single country in the world!
My clinical interests are: Pediatric hospital medicine, hematology/oncology, endocrinology, and general pediatrics
My hobbies are: Reading novels, singing, dancing, fishing and spending time with my family
One person I would like to meet is: I would have loved to meet Mother Teresa and Lady Di.
When I grow up (plans after residency): Maybe fellowship, not I am not sure in what field yet. I want to work in a teaching hospital. Later in my career would like to become a professor of pediatrics.
Something you would never guess about me is: I used to be an English teacher back in my home country. It was a part-time job.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A house on Lake Superior (MN) for my family, and a vacation house at the beach in my home country Ecuador. I also would make a college fund for my son and a fund to donate for someone in need who wants to go to college.
My clinical interests are: Gastroenterology, endocrinology and emergency medicine
My hobbies are: Reading, baking, dancing, watching my favorite TV shows and spending quality time with my husband and son
One person I would like to meet is: The Dalai Lama
When I grow up (plans after residency): I would love to do a fellowship in one of the specialties I mentioned above.
Something you would never guess about me is: My first language is German and I can sing my son to sleep with the Lion King's "Circle of Life" in German. "NAAAINGUAANYA..."
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A plane so I can see my family in Germany whenever I want. I also would help out my family in India and maybe buy a BMW S6.
My clinical interests are: Inpatient Pediatrics
My hobbies are: Dancing and gardening
One person I would like to meet is: Svetlana Zakharova
When I grow up (plans after residency): I want to have one or two more babies
Something you would never guess about me is: I can do 32 fouetté on pointe shoes
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A house for my grandparents
My clinical interests are: Child health and child nutrition
My hobbies are: Baking and Sufi poetry
One person I would like to meet is: Malcolm X, and Mohammed Ali
When I grow up (plans after residency): Work as a pediatrician for an underserved community
Something you would never guess about me is: I have been in a few TV commercials
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: Start and run a nonprofit hospital
My clinical interests are: Gastroenterology, ED, and endocrinology
My hobbies are: Soccer, traveling, exploring the culinary arts, cars, singing, and reading
One person I would like to meet is: Neil deGrasse Tyson (once again!) and also the Top Gear original trio: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May
When I grow up (plans after residency): Fellowship in a yet to be decided branch followed by a career in an academic hospital setting.
Something you would never guess about me is: I have an unusual fascination with airplanes and airlines.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: First class tickets to several different destinations in the world, a Porsche Carrera GT, and a European soccer team with the spare change.
My clinical interests are: Pulmonology, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology
My hobbies are: English horseback riding, yoga, movies, and swimming
One person I would like to meet is: Pope Francis
When I grow up (plans after residency): Travel with my family and go into private practice.
Something you would never guess about me is: I was a competitive gymnast for five years.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A horse ranch
My clinical interest are: hematology/oncology, GIT, cardiology, and public health
My hobbies are: Reading, dancing, shopping, jogging, and hanging out with friends and family
One person I would like to meet is: Oprah Winfrey. I love how she was able to overcome the challenges she had while growing up to get to where she is today. I love her charity works. She is a perfect example of the saying "you cannot control where you are born into but you can definitely control what you become."
When I grow up (plans after residency): i would love to specialize in hematology/oncology. I want to engage in research and join the fight against cancer in children. It is also my dream to travel the world and help kids in underdeveloped areas with poor medical facilities.
Something you would never guess about me is: That I have 15 siblings. There was never a dull moment while growing up.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: Pay for a vacation trip around the world for my parents, then invest in real estate.
My clinical interests are: General pediatrics, pulmonology, cardiology and endocrinology.
My hobbies are: Adventure sports, traveling, reading books and dancing
One person I would like to meet is: Dr. Leila Denmark. She was one of the first female pediatricians who practiced pediatrics for 74 years!
When I grow up (plans after residency): I want to treat children and travel around the world in 80 days!
Something you would never guess about me is: I love romcoms and animated movies
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: A fully paid house, a car, and a children's hospital.
My clinical interests are: GI, neonatology, and endocrinology
My hobbies are: Art, reading, and traveling
One person I would like to meet is: J. K. Rowling
When I grow up (plans after residency): I would like to pursue a fellowship.
Something you would never guess about me is: I am very passionate about art. Every year, I try my hand at a new medium of art.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: Plane tickets - lots of them!
My clinical interests are: Cardiology.
My hobbies are: Tennis, Cross fit & Basketball.
One person I would like to meet is: T.D. Jakes
When I grow up (plans after residency): I would like to work in a University Hospital (TTUHSC El Paso) because I strongly believe that “He who teaches, learns twice.”
Something you would never guess about me is: I just found out I only have 11 ribs.
If I won the lottery the first thing I would buy is: Give my tithes and travel the world with my beautiful wife.