CA-1 Residents
Michelle Abrokwa, MD, MSHometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: New York Medical College
What do you like to do in Houston?: Comedy shows, poetry contests, dining out (for brunch, try the Breakfast Klub if you’re reading this and haven’t gone yet! For West African food – Delight Ghanaian Cuisine on Hwy 6 is a favorite)
What do you like about our program?: The resident support is truly one of a kind. Our PD, several APDs, etc do a remarkable job of promoting a positive learning environment
Fun Fact: Writing is one of my many passions. You can still see read some of my old articles I wrote for the Houston Chronicle online
Medical School: New York Medical College
What do you like to do in Houston?: Comedy shows, poetry contests, dining out (for brunch, try the Breakfast Klub if you’re reading this and haven’t gone yet! For West African food – Delight Ghanaian Cuisine on Hwy 6 is a favorite)
What do you like about our program?: The resident support is truly one of a kind. Our PD, several APDs, etc do a remarkable job of promoting a positive learning environment
Fun Fact: Writing is one of my many passions. You can still see read some of my old articles I wrote for the Houston Chronicle online
Mi Sun Bae, DOHometown: Dallas, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston?: Walk my dog around the parks and check out all the restaurants!
What do you like about our program?: I love how big our program is because there is always someone free/down to hang out!
Fun Fact: I used to be a spin instructor
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston?: Walk my dog around the parks and check out all the restaurants!
What do you like about our program?: I love how big our program is because there is always someone free/down to hang out!
Fun Fact: I used to be a spin instructor
Iain Bryant, MDHometown: Aledo, TX
Medical School: Texas A&M/ Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
What do you like to do in Houston: Houston has so many great places to eat! I love trying different places with my co-residents and friends. If I can, I also like to hit up the golf courses and spend time doing my hobbies like video games and painting!
What do you like about our program: Everyone here is so supportive and kind and there is always something to learn and do. I feel that there is such good volume of cases with excellent diversity. I am confident I will have excellent training by the time I graduate from the program!
Hobbies: building computers, playing video games, painting, golf/disc golf, and cooking.
Medical School: Texas A&M/ Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
What do you like to do in Houston: Houston has so many great places to eat! I love trying different places with my co-residents and friends. If I can, I also like to hit up the golf courses and spend time doing my hobbies like video games and painting!
What do you like about our program: Everyone here is so supportive and kind and there is always something to learn and do. I feel that there is such good volume of cases with excellent diversity. I am confident I will have excellent training by the time I graduate from the program!
Hobbies: building computers, playing video games, painting, golf/disc golf, and cooking.
Justin Chuang, DOHometown: Plano, TX
Medical School: Kansas City University Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Love finding new and good places to eat around Houston. Also the happy hour hangouts with the program
What do you like about our program? Loved that from day 1, there was a ton of support from uppers, PDs/APDs/faculty, and my class.
Hobbies: finding places to eat, soccer, volleyball, hiking, nature photography, hanging with friends
Fun fact: I broke my arm playing indoor volleyball and I was in a cast for a year and a half.
Medical School: Kansas City University Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Love finding new and good places to eat around Houston. Also the happy hour hangouts with the program
What do you like about our program? Loved that from day 1, there was a ton of support from uppers, PDs/APDs/faculty, and my class.
Hobbies: finding places to eat, soccer, volleyball, hiking, nature photography, hanging with friends
Fun fact: I broke my arm playing indoor volleyball and I was in a cast for a year and a half.
Bryan Chun, MD PhDHometown: Fairfax, VA
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to eat and play in my LGBT kickball league!
What do you like about our program? The level of support from the upper-level residents have been amazing – everyone is willing to help and teach you.
Fun Fact: I’m allergic to potatoes.
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to eat and play in my LGBT kickball league!
What do you like about our program? The level of support from the upper-level residents have been amazing – everyone is willing to help and teach you.
Fun Fact: I’m allergic to potatoes.
Devon Dickey, MDHometown: Flower Mound, TX
Medical School: Texas A&M
What do you like to do in Houston? Astros games, check out the food scene
What do you like about our program? Breadth of cases, diverse intern year
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my puppy and watching college football during my time off!
Medical School: Texas A&M
What do you like to do in Houston? Astros games, check out the food scene
What do you like about our program? Breadth of cases, diverse intern year
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my puppy and watching college football during my time off!
Alan Flores, MDHometown: Weslaco, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to jog as often as I can around the city and checking out the great food and music scene that Houston offers.
What do you like about our program? I chose to stay at McGovern because the people in the Anesthesiology department are some of the nicest, down-to-earth people I've ever met, and because the clinical opportunities offered at the Texas Medical Center are unparalleled.
Fun fact: Most of my free time and money is spent on electric guitars.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to jog as often as I can around the city and checking out the great food and music scene that Houston offers.
What do you like about our program? I chose to stay at McGovern because the people in the Anesthesiology department are some of the nicest, down-to-earth people I've ever met, and because the clinical opportunities offered at the Texas Medical Center are unparalleled.
Fun fact: Most of my free time and money is spent on electric guitars.
Alexandra Galbo, MDHometown: Boca Raton, FL
Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? visit the Zoo
What do you like about our program? our monthly lecture days; the anesthesia-oriented lecture topics are not only interesting, but also valuable in providing members of our class the opportunity to check in with one another and further our bond.
Fun fact: My favorite movie is Mulan (the original, obvs)
Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? visit the Zoo
What do you like about our program? our monthly lecture days; the anesthesia-oriented lecture topics are not only interesting, but also valuable in providing members of our class the opportunity to check in with one another and further our bond.
Fun fact: My favorite movie is Mulan (the original, obvs)
Cameron Garvin, DOHometown: Puyallup, WA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston?: The food here is unbelievable, and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. Happy hours and nights out with friends bring me great joy.
What do you like about our program?: The people here have made everything better. Both the residents and attendings have been awesome. I joined the party late as a new CA-1, but have made fast friends who have been incredibly supportive. Whenever I need help someone is there.
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, video games, and board games
Fun Fact: I broke both of my arms in a bicycle accident when I was young. It made me incredibly popular having double the cast space to sign.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston?: The food here is unbelievable, and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. Happy hours and nights out with friends bring me great joy.
What do you like about our program?: The people here have made everything better. Both the residents and attendings have been awesome. I joined the party late as a new CA-1, but have made fast friends who have been incredibly supportive. Whenever I need help someone is there.
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, video games, and board games
Fun Fact: I broke both of my arms in a bicycle accident when I was young. It made me incredibly popular having double the cast space to sign.
Julie Hall, MDHometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: The food in Houston never disappoints! Exploring new cafes and restaurants with friends and family is always fun!
What do you like about our program?: The culture of support, constructive learning, and the camaraderie at this program! My co-residents are my favorite people and I feel very comfortable reaching out to the PD/APDs for anything!
Fun Fact: My hobbies are knitting, reading on my kindle, working out, and spending time with my friends and family!
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: The food in Houston never disappoints! Exploring new cafes and restaurants with friends and family is always fun!
What do you like about our program?: The culture of support, constructive learning, and the camaraderie at this program! My co-residents are my favorite people and I feel very comfortable reaching out to the PD/APDs for anything!
Fun Fact: My hobbies are knitting, reading on my kindle, working out, and spending time with my friends and family!
Andrea Hernandez, MDHometown: Mission, TX in the Rio Grande Valley
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to explore different restaurants in Houston and spend time with my husband and loved ones.
What do you like about our program? I love how supportive our program leadership and co-residents are. I truly feel like everyone is uplifting each other to succeed. I also really like learning in the Texas Medical Center because of the variety of pathologies and cases we are exposed to.
Fun fact: I used to do hair and makeup for theater productions and special occasions. I am hoping to keep expanding my skills.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to explore different restaurants in Houston and spend time with my husband and loved ones.
What do you like about our program? I love how supportive our program leadership and co-residents are. I truly feel like everyone is uplifting each other to succeed. I also really like learning in the Texas Medical Center because of the variety of pathologies and cases we are exposed to.
Fun fact: I used to do hair and makeup for theater productions and special occasions. I am hoping to keep expanding my skills.
Onoriode (Pauline) Ighofose, MDHometown: Detroit, MI
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I love food so I love going out and trying the many different cuisines from food trucks to upscale restaurants.
What do you like about our program? One thing I love about this program is the leadership. Our program directors are really supportive and take our experiences into account when making decisions. I also really appreciate the camaraderie amongst the upper-level residents and my class.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, sleeping, and watching Netflix.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I love food so I love going out and trying the many different cuisines from food trucks to upscale restaurants.
What do you like about our program? One thing I love about this program is the leadership. Our program directors are really supportive and take our experiences into account when making decisions. I also really appreciate the camaraderie amongst the upper-level residents and my class.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, sleeping, and watching Netflix.
Connor Kilpatrick, MDHometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Medical School: University of Maryland
What do you like to do in Houston? My family is new to Houston but we have enjoyed taking our kids to the many parks, libraries and splash pads that Houston has to offer. I have been very excited to find that Houston is such a family-friendly city. My wife and I have also enjoyed exploring a few of Houston’s many amazing restaurants.
What do you like about our program? I was looking for a program that would prepare me to practice in any setting on my first day out of residency. Our program appealed to me because of the fantastic clinical exposure and the chance to train at many of the nation’s top hospitals. When I visited TMC and saw the sheer size of it, I became very confident that I would be extremely well-prepared coming out of residency, regardless of the career path I ultimately pursue. On top of that, the residents I met during my interview were very impressive and seemed like they were having a blast during training.
Hobbies: I enjoy playing with my three kids, golf, watching football (Go Army, Beat Navy), and traveling.
Medical School: University of Maryland
What do you like to do in Houston? My family is new to Houston but we have enjoyed taking our kids to the many parks, libraries and splash pads that Houston has to offer. I have been very excited to find that Houston is such a family-friendly city. My wife and I have also enjoyed exploring a few of Houston’s many amazing restaurants.
What do you like about our program? I was looking for a program that would prepare me to practice in any setting on my first day out of residency. Our program appealed to me because of the fantastic clinical exposure and the chance to train at many of the nation’s top hospitals. When I visited TMC and saw the sheer size of it, I became very confident that I would be extremely well-prepared coming out of residency, regardless of the career path I ultimately pursue. On top of that, the residents I met during my interview were very impressive and seemed like they were having a blast during training.
Hobbies: I enjoy playing with my three kids, golf, watching football (Go Army, Beat Navy), and traveling.
Karen Kim, DOHometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to find new places to eat with friends.
What do you like about our program? The residents! I love being a part of a large group of residents. It’s hard enough in residency to coordinate busy schedules, but being part of a big residency means there’s always someone to hang out and explore the city with. Also my co-residents are fun and down to earth.
Fun fact: I’ve joined yelp elite while in Houston. I also am a cat mama of 2 cats - Soba and Mochi.
Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to find new places to eat with friends.
What do you like about our program? The residents! I love being a part of a large group of residents. It’s hard enough in residency to coordinate busy schedules, but being part of a big residency means there’s always someone to hang out and explore the city with. Also my co-residents are fun and down to earth.
Fun fact: I’ve joined yelp elite while in Houston. I also am a cat mama of 2 cats - Soba and Mochi.
Diana Le, MDHometown: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB)
What do you like to do in Houston? Did someone say food?! I love the culinary scene in the city and exploring new restaurants—especially with my co-residents!
What do you like about our program? At UT Health, I love caring for the diversity of patients that come to our hospitals and clinics. I am also in awe of the acuity and complexity of medical conditions that I participate in through my various rotations. The clinical experiences at UT Health are only matched by the people in the program! I greatly enjoy the strong sense of community and camaraderie among residents! Additionally, from program leadership, there is an undeniable commitment to resident learning and mentorship.
Hobbies: During my off days, you can often catch me biking around the city or walking along the bayou! Spending most of my life where it snows or rains for the half year, I try to soak in as much sun as I can. On those rare days when I can’t be outdoors, I try to squeeze in a workout with Peloton (not ad, I promise)!
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB)
What do you like to do in Houston? Did someone say food?! I love the culinary scene in the city and exploring new restaurants—especially with my co-residents!
What do you like about our program? At UT Health, I love caring for the diversity of patients that come to our hospitals and clinics. I am also in awe of the acuity and complexity of medical conditions that I participate in through my various rotations. The clinical experiences at UT Health are only matched by the people in the program! I greatly enjoy the strong sense of community and camaraderie among residents! Additionally, from program leadership, there is an undeniable commitment to resident learning and mentorship.
Hobbies: During my off days, you can often catch me biking around the city or walking along the bayou! Spending most of my life where it snows or rains for the half year, I try to soak in as much sun as I can. On those rare days when I can’t be outdoors, I try to squeeze in a workout with Peloton (not ad, I promise)!
Lin Lin, DOHometown: Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
What do you like to do in Houston? Still exploring, but so far it's trying out Houston and Texas specific places: Buc-ees, Shipley's, kolaches, BBQ, etc. Hanging out with co-residents.
What do you like about our program? Supportive, fun, and lovely residents and program director Dr. Markham. Large diverse program in a large diverse city, busy trauma center, reputation for excellent clinical training.
Fun fact: A fortune teller helped my parents name me.
Hobbies: Experiencing other cultures, traveling, playing basketball, staying active: biking trails, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, etc.
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
What do you like to do in Houston? Still exploring, but so far it's trying out Houston and Texas specific places: Buc-ees, Shipley's, kolaches, BBQ, etc. Hanging out with co-residents.
What do you like about our program? Supportive, fun, and lovely residents and program director Dr. Markham. Large diverse program in a large diverse city, busy trauma center, reputation for excellent clinical training.
Fun fact: A fortune teller helped my parents name me.
Hobbies: Experiencing other cultures, traveling, playing basketball, staying active: biking trails, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, etc.
Dallon Lush, DOHometown: Manchester, TN
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn
What do you like to do in Houston: Going to concerts, eating and drinking, and playing pickleball.
What do you like about our program? Happy hours and it being in the biggest medical center in the world.
Hobbies: I am a yes man, so I will never say no to any social event. I love to hazy myself with workouts of all kinds.
Fun Fact: I’ve spent a lot of time in Spain, so I speak Spanish as well.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn
What do you like to do in Houston: Going to concerts, eating and drinking, and playing pickleball.
What do you like about our program? Happy hours and it being in the biggest medical center in the world.
Hobbies: I am a yes man, so I will never say no to any social event. I love to hazy myself with workouts of all kinds.
Fun Fact: I’ve spent a lot of time in Spain, so I speak Spanish as well.
Alexandra Nguyen, DOHometown: Colleyville, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Eat! Houston has so many different restaurants and so many different types of cuisine. You could eat at a different restaurant every day and still never run out of new ones to try.
What do you like about our program? The people! From Day 1, the faculty and other residents were all so welcoming and approachable. We're one of the larger programs, but the department works hard to bring everyone together with frequent outings, happy hours, and mentor groups.
Fun fact: I'm trying to visit all of the National Parks in the US.
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Eat! Houston has so many different restaurants and so many different types of cuisine. You could eat at a different restaurant every day and still never run out of new ones to try.
What do you like about our program? The people! From Day 1, the faculty and other residents were all so welcoming and approachable. We're one of the larger programs, but the department works hard to bring everyone together with frequent outings, happy hours, and mentor groups.
Fun fact: I'm trying to visit all of the National Parks in the US.
Christopher Nguyen, MDHometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
What do you like to do in Houston? I love catching happy hour and trying different foods with the department! Outside of exploring the food scene, I also enjoy playing recreational sports!
What do you like about our program? This program is amazing and I think it all ties into the people!!! I've truly enjoyed working with all of my co-residents and seeing them around the hospital. Everyone is super supportive, cares about your well-being, and they are just overall great people!!!
Hobbies: Recreational team sports (basketball, volleyball, flag football), fishing, video/board games, happy hour, and traveling.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
What do you like to do in Houston? I love catching happy hour and trying different foods with the department! Outside of exploring the food scene, I also enjoy playing recreational sports!
What do you like about our program? This program is amazing and I think it all ties into the people!!! I've truly enjoyed working with all of my co-residents and seeing them around the hospital. Everyone is super supportive, cares about your well-being, and they are just overall great people!!!
Hobbies: Recreational team sports (basketball, volleyball, flag football), fishing, video/board games, happy hour, and traveling.
Linh Nguyen, MDHometown: Abbeville, LA
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport
What do you like to do in Houston? Living in a food mecca, I love all the different cuisines available in Houston and love trying new restaurants. Join me on my HTX foodie adventure on IG.
What do you like about our program? It's only been a few months, but I really enjoy hanging out with my co-interns outside of work. The faculty that I have interacted with so far have also been really down to earth and fun to work with as well.
Hobbies: cooking/eating, escape rooms, outdoor recreational activities (flag football, hiking, volleyball, fishing).
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport
What do you like to do in Houston? Living in a food mecca, I love all the different cuisines available in Houston and love trying new restaurants. Join me on my HTX foodie adventure on IG.
What do you like about our program? It's only been a few months, but I really enjoy hanging out with my co-interns outside of work. The faculty that I have interacted with so far have also been really down to earth and fun to work with as well.
Hobbies: cooking/eating, escape rooms, outdoor recreational activities (flag football, hiking, volleyball, fishing).
Okechukwu Nwosu, MDHometown: Nigeria/Houston
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Spend time with family & friends. Try new food places & fun activities.
What do you like about our program? I knew UT Houston would provide me with exceptional training because of exposure to high volumes of unique cases as it is the biggest level one trauma/medical center in America.
Hobbies: Videography, podcasting, influencer, playing basketball, weightlifting, and gaming.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Spend time with family & friends. Try new food places & fun activities.
What do you like about our program? I knew UT Houston would provide me with exceptional training because of exposure to high volumes of unique cases as it is the biggest level one trauma/medical center in America.
Hobbies: Videography, podcasting, influencer, playing basketball, weightlifting, and gaming.
Kylie Peterson, MDHometown: Plano, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying out new restaurants, enjoying all the happy hour patios, walking through Hermann Park with my dog, and exploring all the events that pop up throughout the year!
What do you like about our program? I really enjoy the family atmosphere of the program and how supportive everyone is. The program also offers lots of opportunities for training, research, and teaching since it is one of the largest trauma centers and has a diverse patient population.
Hobbies: Soccer, volleyball, cooking/baking, taking my dog on walks, trying new foods.
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying out new restaurants, enjoying all the happy hour patios, walking through Hermann Park with my dog, and exploring all the events that pop up throughout the year!
What do you like about our program? I really enjoy the family atmosphere of the program and how supportive everyone is. The program also offers lots of opportunities for training, research, and teaching since it is one of the largest trauma centers and has a diverse patient population.
Hobbies: Soccer, volleyball, cooking/baking, taking my dog on walks, trying new foods.
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin.
Katie Phung, MDHometown: Keller, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
What do I like to do in Houston: Broadway shows and trying all the diverse cuisines.
What do I like about our program: Having a large class full of awesome people.
Hobbies: I love learning Latin dance and hip hop, playing video and board games, and reading trashy novels.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
What do I like to do in Houston: Broadway shows and trying all the diverse cuisines.
What do I like about our program: Having a large class full of awesome people.
Hobbies: I love learning Latin dance and hip hop, playing video and board games, and reading trashy novels.
Phillip Quiroz, MD. MPHHometown: Escalon, CA
Medical School: The Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to work out, take my dog on walks through the abundant green spaces throughout the city, and sample all the great food that Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? I really like how well supported I feel here. The faculty and administration really do their best to advocate for your needs as a resident and that was extremely important to me when choosing a program.
Hobbies: My hobbies include weightlifting, gardening, basketball, watching movies/shows, cooking, video games, and socializing with friends.
Fun Fact: I am scuba certified and try to go diving at least once a year.
Medical School: The Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
What do you like to do in Houston? I like to work out, take my dog on walks through the abundant green spaces throughout the city, and sample all the great food that Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? I really like how well supported I feel here. The faculty and administration really do their best to advocate for your needs as a resident and that was extremely important to me when choosing a program.
Hobbies: My hobbies include weightlifting, gardening, basketball, watching movies/shows, cooking, video games, and socializing with friends.
Fun Fact: I am scuba certified and try to go diving at least once a year.
Haseeb Rahat, DOHometown: Aurora, CO
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
What do you like to do in Houston? I love trying new restaurants, as the food scene in Houston is top notch. Slowly eating my way through the city one restaurant at a time.
What do you like about our program? My favorite thing about the program are the people. Everyone was warm and welcoming upon starting residency and have been supportive through the good and bad days throughout the rotations thus far. Its family away from family and I know I can count on them any day of the week.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, cooking/food hopping, relaxing with a good book or a good TV show, catching up on sleep when I can and de-stressing with the gym.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
What do you like to do in Houston? I love trying new restaurants, as the food scene in Houston is top notch. Slowly eating my way through the city one restaurant at a time.
What do you like about our program? My favorite thing about the program are the people. Everyone was warm and welcoming upon starting residency and have been supportive through the good and bad days throughout the rotations thus far. Its family away from family and I know I can count on them any day of the week.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, cooking/food hopping, relaxing with a good book or a good TV show, catching up on sleep when I can and de-stressing with the gym.
Nisha, Reddy, MDHometown: Houston
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: I love to try out new happy hours and coffee shops! I also enjoy spending time out in the sun when it’s not too hot.
What do you like about our program?: I like how welcoming and friendly everyone is and the wide variety of cases we have access to!
Hobbies: traveling, plants, watching TV, and making outfit/makeup videos!
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: I love to try out new happy hours and coffee shops! I also enjoy spending time out in the sun when it’s not too hot.
What do you like about our program?: I like how welcoming and friendly everyone is and the wide variety of cases we have access to!
Hobbies: traveling, plants, watching TV, and making outfit/makeup videos!
Vijai Thomas, DOHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Catching a game or a concert, visiting new exhibits in the Museum District, going for a jog in my neighborhood, and exploring the ever-growing food scene
What do you like about our program? With the size of our residency program, we can lean on each other for support in and out of the hospital. We also have a diverse cohort of residents and faculty and are able to learn and understand different styles/experiences during our training.
Fun Fact: I used to beatbox for my college a capella group.
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Catching a game or a concert, visiting new exhibits in the Museum District, going for a jog in my neighborhood, and exploring the ever-growing food scene
What do you like about our program? With the size of our residency program, we can lean on each other for support in and out of the hospital. We also have a diverse cohort of residents and faculty and are able to learn and understand different styles/experiences during our training.
Fun Fact: I used to beatbox for my college a capella group.
Jerry Wang, MDHometown: Corpus Christi, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: Spend time with family, walk my handicapped dog
What do you like about our program?: Great residents, exposure to variety of cases
Fun Fact: I was struck by lightning, and I have the umbrella to prove it
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health
What do you like to do in Houston?: Spend time with family, walk my handicapped dog
What do you like about our program?: Great residents, exposure to variety of cases
Fun Fact: I was struck by lightning, and I have the umbrella to prove it
Blaine Wiemers, MDHometown: Kingwood, TX
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
What do you like about our program? Close knit group of residents, diverse case exposure during training.
Hobbies: Powerlifting, guitar, and fishing.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
What do you like about our program? Close knit group of residents, diverse case exposure during training.
Hobbies: Powerlifting, guitar, and fishing.
Austin Wolstein, DOHometown: Fort Worth, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston?: My credit card statement doesn't lie: We like to eat! There is no shortage of fine dining in Houston and I plan to eat my way through the city one paycheck at a time.
What do you like about our program?: I love the comradery amongst the residents in our program. Our wellness team is top notch and frequently have multiple hangouts each month to blow off steam outside of work. As a navigationally challenged human, I can always find someone willing to help see me through to my destination in the hospital.
Fun Fact: My second full time job is teaching my two girls to love the Atlanta Braves.
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston?: My credit card statement doesn't lie: We like to eat! There is no shortage of fine dining in Houston and I plan to eat my way through the city one paycheck at a time.
What do you like about our program?: I love the comradery amongst the residents in our program. Our wellness team is top notch and frequently have multiple hangouts each month to blow off steam outside of work. As a navigationally challenged human, I can always find someone willing to help see me through to my destination in the hospital.
Fun Fact: My second full time job is teaching my two girls to love the Atlanta Braves.