Residents

Hometown: Eastvale, CA and Hanoi, Vietnam

Medical School: University of California, Riverside

Interests: missionary medicine, rural medicine, full scope family practice, obstetrics, endoscopy

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I love the full spectrum aspect and the ability to do procedures at this residency. The faculty here are incredibly kind and genuine people. The residents resemble a family, and I sensed it would be a great place for family life here. I wanted to practice medicine overseas and felt this program would train me well to do so while being rooted in a supportive environment.

Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, UT

Medical School: Kansas City University – Joplin

Interests: Medical: Inpatient, Sports medicine, OBy

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I had three main criteria when I was choosing my residency program: First and foremost: I wanted to be well trained. I am interested in inpatient care (maybe working as a hospitalist) and outpatient care. I am also considering sports medicine or being a full-spectrum, rural doc with OB. As my wife often reminds me; at some point I have to make a decision, but until then I wanted a program that would prepare me for success no matter what I choose. Texas A&M has strong in patient training, and the Advanced OB Track residents get delivery numbers nearly equivocal to those who do an OB fellowship after graduating. Additionally Dr. Gill who runs the sports medicine program works closely with the residency and finally for rural care we have everything from endoscopy, to inpatient, to OB. Secondly: The culture of a program was the next most important thing I cared about. This residency really is a family. It didn’t take long to see that the residents and attendings alike are welcoming, supportive, and genuinely enjoy spending time with each other both on and off service. Third: the food. Here we enjoy unlimited free food, a stocked soda fridge in the resident lounge, and Bryan, TX has more taco places that you can shake a churro at… I love it here!

Hometown: Katy, TX

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Interests: Inpatient/Outpatient medicine, Pediatrics, Endoscopy

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I chose Texas A&M because the residents were encouraging, the attendings were approachable, and I wanted to end up like the graduates I saw the program producing. Geography also played a role since the program is close to home for my family, and allowed my wife to continue her degree without having to transfer schools. We work hard and long hours, but we do it as a team and learn a lot in the process. This residency will train you for any facet of Family Medicine you can imagine, while still allowing you the flexibility to opt out of things that you don’t plan to practice in the future.

Hometown: Arlington, TX

Medical School: Kansas City University

Interests: full scope FM, women’s health, underserved & population health

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I think the question should be, why not A&M? When looking for a residency program, I knew I wanted to train at a robust program that will prepare me for whatever practice I choose in the future. I did not want to be limited by my training and Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program does just that. The program provides its residents with opportunities to learn scopes and advanced OB, become proficient in outpatient and inpatient procedures, and work with underserved communities. The sky is the limit here at A&M. Oh, did I mention that the program is filled with some of the kindest and brightest people out there? It does!

Hometown: Macon, GA

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Athens

Interests: Outpatient adult medicine, outpatient pediatrics, obstetrics, endoscopy

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I chose Texas A&M because I wanted to have both great training and great mentors who practice full scope Family Medicine. It is amazing to find so many likeminded and supportive co-residents and faculty who are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of this community. I feel like Texas A&M is strong program dedicated to producing full-scope family physicians. We have a great community amongst residents, and I feel like this a great place to live and learn how to be a great Family Physician.

Hometown: Frisco, TX

Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Interests: inpatient/outpatient primary care, sports medicine, OB/GYN

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency: I knew from the beginning that I didn’t want to be limited by my training, and TAMFMR is the perfect place for a full-scope, all-encompassing family medicine experience. Meeting all the other residents sealed the deal for me, because I knew that not only would I be gaining a world-class education, but a great big family of fellow docs as well.

Hometown: Birmingham, AL and Marietta, GA

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Interests: Inpatient/outpatient adult medicine, outpatient pediatrics, surgical OB

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

I chose this program because of the commitment to full spectrum training. It was important to me to have diverse experiences and to fully participate in every aspect of family medicine. I also chose Texas A&M because of the people. I could see how well the residents got along and I wanted to be a part of a culture where residents take care of each other and enjoy working, learning, and unwinding together.

Hometown: Wheatley, AR

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Interests: Inpatient Medicine, Procedures, Women's Health, & Public Health

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency: Hey, y'all! I chose this residency program due to the vast amount of learning experiences offered, culture of excellence, and family atmosphere. I was looking for a program to help me achieve my educational and professional goals but also allow me to be well rounded both within and outside of the context of clinical experiences. During my time here I have felt supported and encouraged by co-residents, faculty, and staff. I would like to say that if you want to work hard but also build great relationships, you're in the right place!

Hometown: Diamondhead, MS

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn Campus

Interests: Rural inpatient/outpatient adult medicine, geriatrics, sports medicine, endoscopy

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

As a previous graduate of Texas A&M for undergrad, I was initially interested in the program because of the great opportunities and community in Bryan-College Station. As I learned more about the program, I was very impressed with the many training unique opportunities and the strong focus on preparing doctors to be highly competent and autonomous in rural settings. TAMFMR has a great reputation for training high quality physicians and is known for a very robust advanced OB tract, endoscopy tract, and many opportunities for procedural skills training. The faculty and co-residents are so knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming. I am already starting to feel at home and part of the family culture and looking forward to my time training here.

Hometown: Houston, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.

Interests: Inpatient/outpatient adult medicine, outpatient, pediatrics, endoscopy, obstetrics, rural medicine, and sports medicine.

Why I chose Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency:

Not knowing what the future would hold for me following residency, I researched many programs. I wanted to find a program that provided a deep understanding of a broad scope of medicine, including comprehensive training with hands-on experience in all the procedures necessary for serving patients in a rural community. Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency was at the top of my list. From the first interview with the faculty, I began to perceive their dedication to preparing residents for a family medicine practice in a rural area to treat patients for most ailments regardless of age or health condition. They were also committed to building long-term relationships with their patients and the community. The comprehensive nature of the program gave me confidence that I would also have the training to be a family medicine physician skilled in differential diagnosis in any setting. You are not limited by this program. If you want to do it, the program will let you. When I had the opportunity to meet the other residents, that sealed the deal for me. They made me feel at home right away. They conveyed a feeling of mutual respect and support -- a family that pursued the same goal – to be physicians that are a trusted source of primary care for the generations of families that they will serve. Not only were they thoughtful about their professional goals, but they were mindful of the need for a good life balance during their training. Although I attended medical school at the University of Texas, I did my undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University (WHOOP!), and I am happy to return. I love Aggieland! The environment is one of inclusion, teamwork, and that of a special hometown feel. This program is a fantastic place to train. From the moment I walked in the door, I learned every one of the health care providers and staff, no matter their position, are here to serve the community. The opportunity afforded to me at this program is very rare, and I am grateful to be a part of such a great team.