I was born and raised in southeast Michigan, got my BA in psych at the University of Michigan. After graduation, I moved to NYC to “find myself” and decided to become a doctor, so I attended Columbia University’s post-bacc pre-med program and came back to Michigan (MSU) for medical school.
I enjoy the outdoors, meeting new people and eating anything with chocolate in it. I’m really looking forward to my first winter of not having to dig my car out from under a huge pile of snow.
Despite having no connections to Texas, UTSW really stood out on the interview trail.
I was so impressed with everything the program has to offer and how I would have the opportunity to really explore all areas of EM here. And the people here, from the residents to the faculty, are amazing. Now I just need to get my fiancé here to make this experience perfect!

I'm a Texas girl, born and raised. I grew up in the Houston area, found my way to West Texas for college and then Fort Worth for medical school. I love working out, watching Texas football (hook em!), playing cards, scuba diving, and spending time with my husband. I feel so blessed to be in Dallas for residency.  The program is fantastic and the people are even better. I couoldn't find a program I liked more, so here I am still in Texas!

One measure of my day is how many hi-fives I give or receive, and most days I am working the ED, I break the ten mark easily. I am finishing up my second month in the department and know that I have found a great home. Being surrounded by awesome, hard-working, fun and extremely competent people makes the days enjoyable no matter how slammed or crazy the shift gets. I love my nurses, I enjoy the comraderie of my upper levels, and genuinely like the faculty. I never though I would ever say this in my life, but I love being at work.

My journey through life began in Dallas, TX, right across the street from Parkland at St Paul Hospital. I grew up in Dallas, where I spent most of my time reading sci-fi/ fantasy books. I play keyboards in a local band, The Push, and grass out an acoustic guitar as well. I enjoy backpacking, canoeing, and cycling. I walk through life jamming out to the music in my head.

Emergency medicine appealed to me because I like being a generalist, I enjoy a fast-paced and busy work environment, and I like the challenge of acting as a nidus of calm and skill in the midst of the extremes of human emotion.

To you the person who has read about me, thank you for taking the time. I hope that I have provided some insight into how I and the majority of those who are part of the Parkland EM program roll. Come hang out on planet awesome.

I was born and raised in a small town in Louisiana. I went to LSU in Baton Rouge for undergrad, then worked for a year in pharmaceutical sales. I always regretted not pursuing medical school, so I went back to school at the University of New Orleans to complete my pre-med classes. I went to medical school at LSU in Shreveport, and am now living outside of Louisiana for the first time in my life. I first became interested in Parkland because my husband is a pilot for Southwest Airlines and based here in Dallas. After spending a month rotating here I knew it was a perfect fit! I love traveling, and I also enjoy anything outdoors, especially water skiing, snow skiing, scuba diving and fishing. I love living in Dallas and I love finding something new about this city every day!

I am originally from St. Charles, Missouri. After high school I enlisted in the Marine Corps and served four years attaining the rank of Sergeant. After the USMC I moved to Pensacola FL where I attended the University of West Florida for undergraduate. I attended medical school at the University of Florida.

I grew up in the mean streets of Pittsburgh PA and I am a huge Steelers fan. At 14, I moved to Oregon where, I became very in touch with the outdoors, skiing, fishing, wrestling bears and what not. After a few years of living in a town of 8,000 people, I decided to go to the largest school in the country at UT Austin. I went to UTSW for medical school, and I chose Parkland because I found that they had the best faculty(google Paul Pepe), the best opportunities, and by far the coolest residents. Finally, I realized that Texas is rapidly becoming the place to practice emergency medicine and I would like to stay here once residency is complete.

I was born in India and have lived various parts of the Northeast, so coming to Texas is quite a change! I love traveling, so i'm excited to explore the southwestern part of the country. When I'm not in the hospital, you'll probably find me lounging in the waiting rooms of various airports.

Medicine has been a natural calling that I have pursued since childhood. My mother and grandmother were my greatest inspiration, and I attribute my success to them. My other interests in medicine are wide ranging from Global Health, Holistic Medicine, and Disaster Medicine.

Relatedly, I did research in Kolkata, India on maternal health and child education. Currently, I serve as the international liason for Nanritam, a non-governmental organization that aims to uplift impovrished communities throughout West Bengal, India. Please contact me if you are interested in learning about these communities or would like to contribute in improving their current state.

My other interests include: entrepreneurship, salsa dancing, rock climbing, and tennis.

So I grew up in the Dallas area and did my medical school training down at Texas A&M/Scott&White.  I was an EMT back in high school and that's where my interest in EM started.  My other interests include Lacrosse, lifting weights, cooking, technology, and relaxing with friends and family. 

Things that drew me to Parkland:

• Staff attendings who are known in their fields and who come from all over the country
• We are a busy county hospital; we see EVERYTHING
• Residents are very friendly and happy and enjoy hanging out after work
• Your off-service attendings are also well-known in their various fields and love to teach

I am from Forney, TX. It's a small town east of Dallas. After nine years, I have returned with a couple degrees and some good stories. I am excited to start working in the Parkland ED. It truly is one of a kind. Parkland is an awesome place with amazing people.