Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: the people in the department made me feel like I was at home. I also knew I would see an interesting variety of cases and receive unparalleled training to best prepare me to be the most competent pediatric rheumatologist I can be.

Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Academic Interests: clinical research in lupus and juvenile dermatomyositis, as well as public health in rheumatology.

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: take my dog, June, and my 1-year-old son on walks in Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Park, or sit on a patio somewhere to watch a sports game with my husband.

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: of the diverse clinical exposure, patient volume, and strong mentorship opportunities from amazing faculty members!

Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 

Academic Interests: Med Ed and JIA, but I love everything Rheumatology!

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: Try new restaurants and coffee shops - top favorites right now are Traveler’s Table, Oporto, Pavon Coffee Den and Un Caffe!

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: as a resident, I witnessed the wide spectrum of rheumatologic diseases managed here and wanted to continue my training at a place that would provide the clinical experience necessary to prepare me well. I truly enjoy learning from attendings who are passionate about rheumatology, bring a diverse range of experiences, and foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Academic Interests: Right now I am interested in everything and am working on narrowing it down! I really enjoyed recently working on a study about cardiac imaging in patients with Lupus and Scleroderma spectrum disorders. 

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: Walking my Bernedoodle puppy in Memorial Park, finding the best spot for queso. 

Hometown: Houston, TX

Medical School: Cairo University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma, School of Community Medicine
 

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: it’s strong reputation in pediatric rheumatology, the diverse and complex patient population, and the opportunity to train with leading experts in the field.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Residency: University of Puerto Rico Pediatric Residency Program

Academic Interests: I am interested in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: Moving to Houston from an Island, I really enjoy walking around Bayou Park and going to "Common Bond" for its pastries.

Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: of the incredible clinical exposure at a large, high-volume hospital, the warm and welcoming people I met on interview day, and the opportunity to live in a vibrant city like Houston.

Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Academic Interests: Clinical Pharmacology

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: There is so much good food and plenty of fun things to do in Houston! It's hard to pick just one. My husband and I love going to Loro, a restaurant that merges Asian cuisine and Texas barbecue. We usually follow that up with a long walk in Hermann Park (and visit the spot where we got engaged)! I also cannot leave out the Houston Ballet. They put on exceptional performances with breathtaking set and costume design!

Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: it was the perfect combination of a rigorous training program WITH the most supportive group of fellows, attendings, and other staff members. I have absolutely no regrets about choosing BCM/TCH and would recommend it to anyone!

Medical School: UT Southwestern

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital

Academic Interests: vasculitis, autoinflammatory syndromes

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: My favorite thing to do in Houston is explore a new spot in Houston's Chinatown for yummy food or fun shops. There is always something new to try! I also enjoy relaxing at home with my husband and dogs. 

Hometown: Palacios, TX

I chose a BCM/TCH fellowship because: I wanted to take care of a primarily Spanish population, I wanted to get a wide range of cases including bread and butter and zebras, and because the faculty were the kindest attendings I had worked with in residency.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio 

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Academic Interests: I am interested in health literacy and the way it affects outcomes in patients with rheumatologic conditions. I am also interested in cultural competence and finding ways to increase cultural competence to improve the care of underrepresented minorities. From a disease standpoint, I am interested in both idiopathic recurrent parotitis and parotitis associated with autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's and IgG4 disease.

Favorite Houston spot or thing to do: My favorite spot in Houston is the arboretum. It has short hikes that you can do with your kids and it is covered in large trees with beautiful foliage. It is perfect for walks even when it gets hot.

Hometown: San Pedro Sula, Honduras