Our Residents

“As a native Houstonian, it is an absolute honor to be able to train and serve the city where I grew up. Having the opportunity to train at UTHealth Houston and rotate through some of the top hospitals in the country like Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson, and especially TIRR, is unmatched! I love this program for so many reasons, but mainly because of the people. All of leadership and residents are supportive, caring, and absolutely hilarious! I am immensely proud and excited to be able to be a part of such a distinguished program. In my free time I love to catch a sporting event, explore the city, enjoy a nice brunch with friends, and work on my podcast: The Balanced Grind!”

“Although I’m a New Jersey native, Houston has felt like home so far. The city is vibrant and full of culture, cool events to attend, an amazing food scene, and great weather year round. During my free time I enjoy exercising, going on hikes with my dog Nova, traveling, and trying the plethora of food and event spaces that Houston has to offer. I am thrilled to be starting my journey with the incredible support of the UTHealth Houston PM&R family.”

“Houston has been my home for a while now and I am thrilled to complete my training here! The people I met at TIRR as a medical student who provided advice and mentorship quickly became a family that I am now honored to work alongside. I couldn’t imagine training anywhere else. There are endless opportunities for trainees. I can explore all of my PM&R interests with no shortage of support, whether it be Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, MSK, pain medicine, or amputee medicine. When I am not in the hospital I spend my time playing golf, going on runs, and visiting family and friends.”

“UTHealth Houston was my true introduction into Physiatry. Not just the specialty itself, but also the people that make it possible. I have seen attendings regularly make sure residents were well supported, allowing residents guided and autonomous responsibilities. UT Houston provides residents with access to procedural and clinical training in top-tier training institutions, allowing residents the best opportunity to pursue expertise in any facet of physiatry (pun intended). Houston is a diverse, culturally rich city with plenty of things to do and incredible places to eat at, ensuring that time off will be well spent. Put all of this together and you have a training environment that you will always be thankful for.”

“TIRR is top tier! I’ve lived in Houston for most of my life and have grown to love not just the amazing food, but also the patient population I had the opportunity to serve in the Texas Medical Center as a medical student; so of course I had to stay. The unique combination of excellent training and the family-like culture makes UTHealth Houston PM&R Residency an unparalleled experience. Besides being a resident, I also enjoy cooking, baking, plant care, playing any sport, and game nights!”

“I was born and raised in New Orleans, but Houston feels like a second home to me. Houston is such a vibrant city with cultural diversity, an amazing medical community, and so many activities to enjoy! UTHealth Houston PM&R stands out to me because everyone at the program is treated like family. The program has a strong commitment to medical innovation and serving a broad patient population with an emphasis on hands-on, interdisciplinary care, which perfectly aligns with my goals as a physiatrist. I am so blessed to be a resident here and am excited to learn from inspiring mentors, contribute to the community, and build a fulfilling career in a city I love. When I’m not at work, I love playing tennis and volleyball, spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, and enjoying concerts, sporting events, and restaurants.” 

“I first heard about this fantastic institution during my med school days in Ecuador. Even then, I knew this was the place where the best rehabilitation medicine in the world was practiced. I’m grateful to have started here in a research position, which really broadened my perspective on the incredible quality of the program and unwavering support that residents receive from the attendings and leadership. A little about me: I’m a big soccer fan (go Barcelona SC – yes, there’s a Barcelona in Ecuador!), and I love science fiction, pickleball, Ecuadorian food, and Formula 1. One of the things I enjoy most about Houston is the fact that we have a beach close by – it makes me feel right at home.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to begin my residency training at UTHealth Houston PM&R! Having attended medical school here, I know firsthand the amazing opportunities to learn from incredible patients and worldclass mentors as I work towards becoming the physiatrist I aspire to be. The culture at UTHealth Houston is truly unmatched, and training here feels like joining a family. Outside of medicine, I’m a diehard Baltimore Ravens fan, enjoy weight training, and love spending time with my family cooking and watching movies.”

“Texas has seen some of the best and most challenging moments of my life, so staying here for residency meant a great deal to me. From its diversity and incredible food to the opportunity to remain close to my family, Texas has always felt like home. With my special interest in Pediatric Rehabilitation and desire to build a career helping children maximize their independence and quality of life, I feel incredibly fortunate to train alongside a wonderful team of residents and faculty, where I will have the opportunity to learn from exceptional mentors, care for a diverse population, and receive world-class training. I’m excited for the journey ahead and grateful to call UTHealth Houston my home.”

“As a native Houstonian, I am overjoyed to complete my training with UTHealth Houston. This program stood out to me not only for the opportunity to train at renowned institutions that highly value individualized care and serve a diverse patient population, but also because I feel a genuine sense of warmth and support from every member of the team! Outside of residency, I enjoy cooking, gardening, playing sand volleyball, going to concerts, and hosting game nights.”