Current Residents

Favorite things about El Paso: the people, the mountains, warm weather, and the food
Hobbies/interests: Travel, cooking, hiking, sports (all of the Dallas teams), family time, hanging out with friends, trying out new restaurants and SLEEP.
Plans after residency: Fellowship. Will stay in Texas for sure. Hopefully more time to travel.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Lived on a tropical island for 1.5 years for medical school; family used to own a llama (they make a terrible pet).

Favorite things about El Paso: Affordable, safe and friendly city with amazing Hispanic food.
Hobbies/interests: Hiking, Running, Cooking. Interested in Boba.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship and finding a partner
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Can make some good South Indian food

Favorite things about El Paso: The people. The people in El Paso are some of the nicest that you will ever meet. The mountains and picturesque landscapes that make one feel grounded.
Hobbies/interests: Eating, playing with my dog, playing video games (consoles/VR/PC), hiking.
Plans after residency: Gastroenterology and joining academia.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Used to play as a goalkeeper, but I just play with my dog nowadays.

Favorite things about El Paso: The mountains, the people, Tacos, the sunset.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, swimming, spending time with friends.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Born in Syria, always happy.

Favorite things about El Paso: Franklin mountains, no traffic compared to other metros, 365 days of sunshine
Hobbies/Interests: Watching/playing sports, especially cricket and basketball. Tech enthusiast. Amateur astronomy and space science. Swimming and hiking.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship; goal is to be an electrophysiologist
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I have a black belt in karate

Favorite things about El Paso: The sunsets, the 360 sunny days, believe it or not the weather (specifically at 7 p.m.)
Hobbies/Interests: Running, gym (pre-COVID era), historical nonfiction books, golf.
Plans after residency: Applying to Gastroenterology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I've watched the Man Men series 7 times and counting

Favorite things about El Paso: Incredibly friendly and kind people. Very rewarding patient population to work with. Authentic top-notch Mexican food. Great cost of living. Lots of fun nights with my coresidents around this big city with a "small town feel!"
Hobbies/Interests: Family reunions and cousin hangouts. Cooking/learning dishes from my travels. Traveling. Snowboarding. SCUBA/free diving. Spearfishing. Investing.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship. Continued medical missions.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I free-dived the "red triangle" (great white shark territory of northern California) to catch red abalone, lectured school-aged children on cholera prevention in post-earthquake Haiti and backpacked in Asia several times.

Favorite things about El Paso: the people, great TexMex food
Hobbies/interests: Basketball, Music
Plans after residency: Academic Medicine
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I play the bass

Favorite things about El Paso: I love the people in El Paso. They are the nicest and kindest people I have ever met. Like the mountains too.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, spending time with my family and friends, stock market, love the beach.
Plans after residency: Apply for fellowship and after I finish, spend more time with my family in a nice and cozy home somewhere in Florida, close to my Cuba. Also, open my own practice so I can help those who can not afford healthcare.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Spent one year in the Army. Since early age learned to always trust God.

Favorite things about El Paso: The weather (lived enough in the midwest to understand that sunny days are a true blessing), beautiful skies, friendly people, Mexican cuisine.
Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, weightlifting, soccer, table tennis, basic coding, spending time with family and friends.
Plans after residency: Hospitalist and possibly private practice in the future.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I drove nearly 2000 miles with my wife across the states in three days to reach El Paso; I love learning new languages and cultures, and can speak four languages.

Favorite things about El Paso: bright sunny days most of the year, inexpensive cost of living, Mexican food, awesome faculty and equally awesome patients
Hobbies/interests: traveling, reading non-fiction books, soccer, table tennis, chess
Plans after residency: Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I play table tennis very well. I have explored 10 countries in 3 continents. I am a huge FC Barcelona fan.

Favorite things about El Paso: The people! It's a very "help your neighbor" kind of place
Hobbies/interests: Yoga and cooking
Plans after residency: Primary care in El Paso
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I was a gynmastics coach during college and Med school

Favorite things about El Paso: the weather and friendly people.
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, swimming, and skiing
Plans after residency: GI fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I'm not allergic to anything

Favorite things about El Paso: Year-round sunshine and people.
Hobbies/Interests: Love traveling with family; Enjoy cookouts and gatherings with friends and family.
Plans after residency: Fellowship vs. academic hospitalist.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I love crafting and was good with pot painting and hand embroidery. 

Favorite things about El Paso: The mountains (Franklin and Mckelligon canyon are my favorites), city with lots of sunshine, downtown El Paso (the different Mexican/Spanish dances in the evening/nights, the art shows and the farmers market), the margaritas and the safety (still the safest US city I have lived in).
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, anything you can play with a racket (tennis, badminton, ping pong), I love hiking, definitely enjoy trying different foods from different cultures, learning/trying different languages, photography, and when I am bored at home, online chess is what I do
Plans after residency: pursuing a hematology/oncology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I have lived in 3 different continents, speak four different languages and I have a good heart

Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Favorite things about El Paso: Hiking in the Franklin Mountains, Savage Goods Bakery Cafe
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, Traveling, Scuba Diving, Coffee
Plans: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Interesting Fact: I have run several half marathons, including the El Paso Half Marathon. I am an amateur baker and bubble tea maker.

Hometown: Cupertino, California
Favorite things about El Paso: Fantastic Mexican food, mountains, and community
Hobbies/interests: PC building, video games, stocks, automotive enthusiast
Plans after residency: Exploring fellowship options at this time
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I can clap with one hand

Hometown:  Plano, Texas
Favorite things about El Paso:  The mountains, the weather, and the people
Hobbies/interests:  Weightlifting, PC Building, Mechanical Keyboards, Sneakers, Watches, Memes
Plans after residency:  Applying for GI Fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: My first name is The 

Hometown:  Brooklyn, New York
Favorite things about El Paso:  Hard to pick just one. The people, the food, the mountains, and the sunsets.
Hobbies/interests:  Traveling, photography, swimming
Plans after residency:  General Internist/Hospitalist
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I was part of a competitive Bollywood fusion dance team in college. 

Hometown: Takhar, Afghanistan
Favorite things about El Paso: Nearby outdoor places for hiking
Hobbies/Interets: Hiking, swimming, traveling
Plans after residency: fellowship
Something unique: I am multicultural

Hometown:  El Paso, Texas
Favorite things about El Paso: Easy-going and helpful people
Hobbies/interests: Traveling, cooking, painting, reading
Plans after residency: Fellowship or Hospitalist
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I can speak and understand four languages.

Hometown:  El Paso, Texas
Favorite things about El Paso:  Friendly people,  the mountain view
Hobbies/interests:  Playing sports, video games, watching football
Plans after residency:  Pursuing fellowship, still deciding between GI, Rheumatology, Cardiology
Something unique or interesting about yourself:  I have a German Shepard named Albus

Hometown:  El Paso, Texas
Favorite things about El Paso:  Going to restaurants to watch the Cowboys games
Hobbies/interests:  family time , weight lifting, movies
Plans after residency: Fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I used to be an accountant 

Hometown: Abu Dhabi
Favorite things about El Paso: It has the nicest and friendliest people, the food and the beautiful sunsets.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, doing DIY projects, trying out different cuisines, traveling.
Plans after residency: Pulmonology/critical care fellowship.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, was part of the basketball team in med school and make a pretty good Turkish coffee.

Hometown:   Tampa, Florida
Favorite things about El Paso: The people and the food!
Hobbies/ Interests: Cooking/trying new foods, traveling, and rewatching The Office.
Plans after residency: To pursue a cardiology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I've hiked the trail between all five towns at Cinque Terre!

Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Favorite things about El Paso:  People, landscape.
Hobbies/interests:  Tennis, workout.
Plans after residency: Cardiology.

Hometown: Ahmedabad, India
Favorite things about El Paso: Mountains, the people.
Hobbies/Interests: Roller skating, cooking , family time.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship; my goal is to become an interventional cardiologist.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I can speak four languages and can understand five languages, but Spanish is not included.

Hometown: Tustin, CA
Favorite things about El Paso: The tacos!
Hobbies/interests: NBA (Go Lakers!), traveling to new places, trying different types of food & hiking.
Plans after residency: Fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Although I have an Indian heritage, my parents were born and raised in Myanmar and introduced me to a fusion of Indian and Burmese culture.

Hometown: Benin City, Nigeria
Favorite things about El Paso: The people here are so loving; it makes working and helping people so rewarding and satisfying. I love the dry climate here. You rarely need a jacket. I learned to the love the mountains, had many beautiful hikes. You can visualize many beautiful sunsets encompassing New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico at the same time.
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, table tennis, fitness.
Plans after residency: Gastroenterology.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I used to compete in bodybuilding, qualifying for Nationals in my first show. I am also an artist, medium graphite, however since embarking in medicine have transitioned into photography.

Hometown: Dallas, Texas.
Favorite things about El Paso: Friendly people, mountains, close to Cloudcroft.
Hobbies/interests: Hiking, basketball, Muy Thai, lifting.
Plans after residency: Work as a hospitalist and possibly do a fellowship after a few years of working.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: Starting point guard for my junior high and part of high school teams.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I was really impressed with the program's academic emphasis, balanced by the mindfulness toward residents’ well-being. The opportunities to learn here are unsurpassable — the patient population is extremely diverse (and friendly), with great research opportunities and extremely supportive faculty members who provide continuous guidance. I also really enjoy the 6 + 2 system as the two weeks of clinic soften the fast-paced nature of ward life and minimizes potential resident burnout.
Favorite things about El Paso: The mountains, sunset, food. The weather is perfect, with minimal humidity and lots of sun.
Hobbies/interests: Making that perfect cup of coffee, experimental cooking, traveling, spending time with family and friends.
Plans after residency: Rheumatology fellowship.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I've basically always lived in a desert, yet somehow I am decent at ice skating. I can also finish a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle within a day.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I had an inside scoop from faculty mentors who trained here and spoke very highly about the program and the unique opportunities for educational, research, and intellectual development with a great track record for fellowship placement. Also, given the cultural diversity and case variety to expect within the El Paso, Texas/Juárez, Mexico/Las Cruces, New Mexico metropolis, I was confident I would be a well-rounded physician by the end of my training. It was a no-brainer that I ranked TTUHSC El Paso as my top-choice program.
Favorite things about El Paso: The sun, the people - super nice! It is also very affordable.
Hobbies: Soccer, movies, traveling.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I have an identical twin brother, so anytime you think I am acting unlike me, chances are it is not me, because I am always nice. I am also a king. 

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I chose the TTUHSC El Paso residency due to the wonderful people I met during my interview process. The residents spoke highly of the faculty and the program. The faculty seemed extremely supportive, kind and mindful of the struggles of a resident. Since being here, I have come to appreciate them even more and am glad to be training during a pandemic under such a protective program.
P.S. I also loved the weather, low cost of living and free food in the cafeteria.
Favorite things about El Paso: I haven’t gotten to explore much due to the pandemic, but the sunsets are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Whether you catch a glimpse of it on the drive back home or see it on the evening stroll, they are one of the fastest ways to destress.
Hobbies: Following NBA; playing sports (basketball, soccer, cricket), board game or Topgolf night with friends; learning/reading about investing; keeping up with politics and current events
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I am a vegetarian foodie and am currently exploring all the vegetarian places in El Paso. 

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: During my interview, I came to appreciate several outstanding qualities of the program, including the high level of expertise amongst residents, high fellowship match rate, and caring faculty and staff. My past experience can intensely relate to this border community, and I can see myself building a future in El Paso, where I can participate in providing quality care to our underserved people. From my first encounter with the program, I was able to recognize the strong dedication the program director and assistant program director have toward residents and patients. It's the perfect fit for me, and the choice was clear from the beginning.
Favorite things about El Paso: Culturally diverse community and being able to explore both sides of the border (post-COVID-19 era).
Hobbies/interests: Flintknapping ( stone-tool making, Google it!). I play soccer every chance I get, already won one trophy this season and got my eyes set on another one. Cooking everything, from homemade bread to Mandi.
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship, plan to pursue interventional cardiology.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid, still do!

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency:  Usually the day of the interview is a stressful day, however the moment I walked in and saw the warm interactions between the coordinators, the faculty and the residents, I quickly relaxed as the environment was extremely welcoming. I was told on my interview day how approachable and receptive the faculty is to feedback AND AFTER STARTING HERE I CAN SAY, IT'S VERY TRUE! TTUHSC El Paso academically stands out with the phenomenal board pass rates, fellowship match, the amazing 6+2 system and the dedicated research and self-study half days.
Favorite things about El Paso: the weather, the scenery and after coming here; the patients (they are very kind and appreciative).
Hobbies/interests: SOCCER, table tennis, sports in general really, chess and more recently learning about investing.
Plans after residency: Gastroenterology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I make a killer ribeye steak (might be a bit over exaggerating) and I can recite the office. I was also on my university’s soccer team.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I went to medical school here at the TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, and loved the environment, faculty, and staff. I wanted to continue my education here for residency.
Favorite things about El Paso: Hands down, the people. The El Paso community is warm and welcoming, and it's a privilege to serve the patient population.
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with my family and friends
Plans after residency: Continuing on in Internal Medicine, or pursuing a fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I play the piano, and played the trombone in high school

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency:  It was clear during my interview day that there was a strong sense of community and camaraderie at TTUHSC El Paso. It was important for me to be in a program where the environment is collaborative and supportive. In addition to the friendly environment, the program also has a strong emphasis for providing broad and depth of training in medicine in addition to having great research opportunities. The hospital also serves a diverse patient population which aligns with one of my top priorities of getting excellent and well-rounded clinical experience.
Favorite things about El Paso: the colorful sunsets, amazing food, and being so close to nice hiking trails. The people in El Paso are also super friendly!
Hobbies/interests: traveling, hiking, cooking, trying out new foods/restaurants, spending time with family and friends, martial arts training
Plans after residency: Considering fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I have a third degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I chose TTUHSC El Paso because I could tell the program was very positive and friendly, and that all the residents were actually friends with each other and seemed really happy here.
Favorite things about El Paso: The sun! I love that there’s sunshine almost the whole year round, and there’s a lot of things to do outdoors here.
Hobbies/interests: I like playing tennis, hiking, being outdoors and photography.
Plans after residency: I am still undecided between pursuing a fellowship or practicing as a hospitalist.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I love airplanes and everything related to aviation!

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I attended the Texas Tech University El Paso Paul Foster School of Medicine and developed roots within the unique community of El Paso, TX. I also valued the faculty at our program and wanted to continue my training here.
Favorite things about El Paso: The outdoor activities available in the Borderland are endless. There is also great access to snowboarding and multiple state/national parks. Yes, snowboarding. Also, the people here are fantastic.
Hobbies/interests: My growing family.
Plans after residency: Travel.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I am a non-traditional student. My first career was in the military.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I got a strong positive vibe from the people I met here during my interview. This program has an amazing fellowship match rate. There is a good balance between clinical, academic, and research opportunities. These combinations made TTUHSC El Paso my top choice and I am fortunate to have matched here.
Favorite things about El Paso: Mexican food, hiking trails, friendly people
Hobbies: Jungle safari, hiking, gardening, traveling
Plans after residency: Cardiology fellowship
Something unique or interesting about yourself: My last name is my country's name!

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: As a homegrown El Pasoan, having the chance to stay home for residency was an opportunity I could not pass up. I have friends that are current residents, and they told me how much they have enjoyed their training, and they emphasized the quality of education they are receiving! Training at a high-volume academic teaching hospital along the Mexico-United States border provides a truly unparalleled experience due to the distinctive pathology encountered.
Favorite things about El Paso: My family being so close, the food and the weather!
Hobbies/interests: I enjoy sports in general but primarily watch NFL and NBA; playing football, basketball, and fantasy football. I like walking my dogs, investing and cooking. I also enjoy playing in Texas Hold-em tournaments!
Plans after residency: Hospitalist, but open to where life takes me.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I used to live in Ciudad Juárez for two years.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency:  I chose Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso because of the group of residents that met me on interview day. They were sincere in answering any questions that I had. They also had similar personalities compared to mine which made it feel like a great fit!
Favorite things about El Paso: I love the Mexican restaurants that are here! The best Mexican food is definitely in El Paso, and it’s great to have so many places to choose from.
Hobbies/interests: I enjoy hanging out with my fellow residents on our time off. We enjoy eating out, going on hikes, playing top golf, and playing sports like basketball.
Plans after residency: I plan to specialize in Cardiology after residency. My dream is that I’m able to settle down in a nearby location and pursue my passion as well.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I love to play board/card games. I am a little too competitive when it comes to playing Uno.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: Residency is a unique time period where you begin to develop your own approach to practicing medicine. I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency, because of the wonderful faculty/residents I met during interview day, and the unique well-rounded training experience! TTUHSC El Paso has exceeded every and any expectation thus far! The attendings and seniors I've met or work with are friendly, approachable, available and genuinely interested in your development as a physician and as a person.  
Favorite things about El Paso: Weather! (can always depend on it to be sunny), Outdoor scenery! (aesthetic views wherever you go), Affordability! (your dollar goes farrr) and of course... Comida! 
Hobbies: Fantasy sports (football, basketball), Reality sports (Football, basketball, tennis), gymming, investing/finances, board games, Go Cowboys! (Every year is OUR year!), Hook 'em Horns!
Plans after residency: Undecided, but leaning toward hospitalist. 
Something unique or interesting about yourself: My middle name is The. 

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency:  Interview day really left me with a great impression about how the program wants its residents to excel and backs that up by providing us with a ton of help and resources. El Paso is a nice mid-sized city with a small town feel. (Also, having grown up in the north, the idea of not having to shovel snow in the winter really sealed the deal).
Favorite things about El Paso: The mountains.
Hobbies/Interests: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, cinephile, hot peppers and spicy foods in general.
Plans after residency: The plan is fellowship ...undecided as of now.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: My legal middle name is just the letter D.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: It is a diverse program catering to a huge population, not just from Texas, allowing a great exposure to medicine. During the interview process, the residents and faculty seemed very supportive, understanding, and welcoming which gave me a sense of belonging to the program. 
Favorite things about El Paso: warm and welcoming people, low cost of living.
Hobbies: cooking, hiking, playing cricket, skydiving, watching The Office.
Plans after residency: Nephrology fellowship.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I can speak four languages.

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: I heard a lot good stuff about TTUHSC El Paso. Many of my friends recommended this place to me. The day of my Interview I found this program has a very friendly work environment. Everyone is very cooperative.
Favorite things about El Paso: I live near downtown, so whenever I get a chance I go out for a walk. People here in El Paso are really nice.
Hobbies/Interests: I love the gym, indoor cycling. I spend most of my free time talking to my family in Pakistan. Also, I like to attend social gatherings, and I like to hike.
Plans after residency:  I want to do a fellowship but have not decided yet.
Something unique or interesting about yourself:  I am a very simple and humble person, very enthusiastic, energetic, honest and always eager to learn skills. 

Why I chose to come to TTUHSC El Paso for residency: My husband is a psychiatry resident here, and the neuro program is excellent!!
Favorite things about El Paso: The mountains.
Hobbies: Working out, shopping and NBA basketball.
Plans after residency: Hoping to head back to Florida and practice as a neurohospitalist.
Something unique or interesting about yourself: I was a D1 and professional volleyball player!