Emergency Medicine Class of 2028

Hometown: Chico, CA
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: Memorial Park
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The patients at Ben Taub

Hometown: Fishersville, VA
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The diversity and how each culture is celebrated

Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine 
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: Houston is home, specifically, I was born and raised in Southwest Alief. What I love most is the rich culture, incredible food, and unmatched diversity. I've lived in several cities over the years, but nowhere else feels quite like Houston. The energy, the community, and the deep cultural roots make it a place I’m proud to be from.
Favorite Part of EM Residency: My co-residents felt like family from day one. That sense of community and support is something truly special. There’s honestly a long list of what makes this residency great—from the protection, guidance, and mentorship from upper-level residents, attendings, and leadership, to the incredible access to some of the best educators and physicians in the country. All of that is wrapped into an environment that’s both fun and relentlessly challenging, pushing you to your limits while never letting you feel alone.

Hometown: Del Rio, TX
Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The food scene—hands down. You can eat your way around the world without leaving the city. Plus, the diversity and sense of community here make it feel like home. 
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The fast pace, the unpredictability, and the team dynamic. There’s nothing like managing a critical patient with your crew and seeing things click in real time. Every shift is a new puzzle.

Hometown: Richardson, TX
Medical School: Richardson, TX
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The diversity and food scene
Favorite Part of EM Residency: Getting to meet new people/patients constantly and hearing their story while also being one of the first to provide essential care to their health.

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The food!
Favorite Part of EM Residency: My co-residents

Hometown: Wellington, FL
Medical School: Florida Atlantic University
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The HEAT!
Favorite Part of EM Residency: Meeting and getting to help a variety of people. I also love interacting with my co-residents who are super cool, kind, and eager to learn with me. 

Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School: Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: The people
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The diversity of the cases

Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: I’m from Houston, so I might be a little biased, but I swear we have it all – good people, great food, and Beyoncé!!!
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The people!! The faculty, residents, and literally everyone in the ED truly have your back and want to help you grow. My co-residents are so talented, goofy, and fun, which makes the experience that much better. No two shifts ever feel the same, and I feel so lucky to be training here!

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: A uniquely diverse city full of amazing food and friendly folks!
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The people! I'm surrounded by fantastic attendings who want to teach and a cohort of residents who look out for and support each other. 

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: The Illustrious Howard University College of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: Houston is a very diverse city and has so many things to immerse yourself in. Also, there is beautiful, rich culture here.
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The people are hands down my favorite part. I feel welcomed to ask questions and give it my best shot. People are willing to take time out of their days to be there for me, and community is a huge priority here. 

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: There is always something to do! I haven't had a dull moment in this city yet. Very excited for my first Rodeo. 
Favorite Part of EM Residency: I love all the diversity we have in the program. I have really enjoyed getting to know everyone, especially my amazing co-interns.

Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine 
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: Whatever food you are craving, you will find it
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The patient population we care for and the people we work with. 

Hometown: Born in Yemen but have been living in Houston for about a decade. 
Medical School: UTHSCSA Long School of Medicine
Favorite Part of Living in Houston: Houston is a large city with many food options, a diverse mix of people and plenty of fun activities. There's truly something for everyone. Most importantly, my family is here, and I'm excited to be living close to them again.
Favorite Part of EM Residency: The continued support from the program leadership, the faculty, the residents and the rest of the staff. The patient population that we serve. The varied pathologies that we encounter.