PGY-3
Class of 2025
Evan Abdullah, MD
Email: Evan.A.Abdullah@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Goose Creek, SC
Undergraduate: Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Florence, SC
Hobbies & Interests: Reliving my college glory days by running and weight lifting. I, additionally, enjoy playing golf, tennis, basketball. Learning bluegrass tunes, whether on banjo or guitar. Seeking out live folk, indie, and rock music performances (that I can actually afford!). Collecting old vinyls (thrift shopping finds are the best!). Learning to properly smoke BBQ brisket and pork. Reading horror novels (anything Steven King).
Simon Ali, DO
Email: Irfan.J.Ali@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Chantilly, VA
Undergraduate: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, NC
Hobbies & Interests: Guitar, songwriting and musical performances, cooking (bread making, Mediterranean and Asian cuisines), DIY projects, and learning foreign languages
Jim Barnett, MD
Email: James.S.Barnett@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Shawnee, KS and Sioux Falls, SD
Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Hobbies & Interests: Drumming. For 17 years, drumming has been my favorite hobby. I have been a part of many music groups, including my church and a band in college made up of friends. In college we played at nearly every venue in Lawrence, KS. I also recorded studio albums with both groups. Running, golfing, mindfulness. Kansas Jayhawks Basketball, Kansas City Chiefs Football, Kansas City Royals Baseball. Spending quality time with my fiancé, family, and friends. Home beer brewing, and wedding planning
Reid Davison, MD
Email: Reid.M.Davison@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Bloomfield, MI & Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical School: Rush Medical College, Chicago IL
Hobbies & Interests: Soccer (played throughout college). Plants, currently growing strawberries, avocados, bamboo, ivy, and succulents. I have been a part of weekly fantasy Bachelor/Bachelorette league with friends. Writing short stories, biking, and cooking
Bobby Garcia, MD
Email: Roberto.L.Garcia@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Undergraduate: University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX
Hobbies & Interests: Watch a good documentary, run, and hang out with my wife, Becky, and my pug, Leuk
Alexia Jauregui, MD
Email: Alexia.R.Jauregui@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: McAllen, TX
Undergraduate: South Texas Collage, McAllen, TX and The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX
Hobbies & Interests: Novice houseplant parent, professional succulent killer. I have 15 plants…so far. Proud parent of a 5-year-old Border Collie Mix named Marcie, who loves a puppuccino and a nap. Traveling with my fiancé and my family; Our biggest trips have been to Las Vegas and Disneyworld. Our favorite place to visit together is San Antonio, TX. Has-been soccer player —I’ve been playing mid-field since middle school. Unfortunately, I have no cool juggling tricks to show for it.
Jordan Killingsworth, MD
Email: Jordan.E.Killingsworth@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Perry, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Hobbies & Interests: My hobbies and interests include maintaining an active lifestyle (running, lifting, sports, Taekwondo), reading, volunteering, and traveling. I also enjoy learning about different cultures and languages, finding new coffee shops, working with my hands (mechanical work, fixing items around the house), and riding my motorcycle.
Emily Leong, MD
Email: Emily.T.Leong@uth.tmc.edu
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: City University of New York Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Hobbies & Interests: Traveling, baking desserts, cooking, swimming, exercising, listening to music, attending music concerts and Broadway shows