Medical School: UT - San Antonio

I was born in Austin, TX and grew up in the surrounding Hill Country.  After graduating high school I headed south to the Rio Grande Valley to pursue my higher education.  A few years later I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas-Pan American. 

After college I had my first real opportunity to travel and spent a good month on the road exploring Mexico in a Toyota 4x4 pickup.  Over the next few years I managed to have a few other expeditions to Central America and have come to love the experience of travel.  Aside from traveling, I enjoy fixing things.  I have come to be somewhat of a “handyman” over the years and have worked on everything from houses and cars to boats and motorcycles. 

Before beginning medical school I worked as Clinical Dietitian for several years.  I worked in county hospitals, dialysis clinics, and also did consulting for a variety of nursing homes and adult day care centers.  I choose to do my residency training in Corpus Christi because I like the people, the place, and I have friends and family scattered across South Texas.  I look forward to making good friends and having a positive impact on the community and the residency program.