Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PGY-3 Residents

Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: St. George's University
Internship: Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Queens
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Visiting museums, concerts, picnics, and enjoying Houston's amazing food scene
PM&R Interest: General, TBI, SCI, Neurorehab
Why Baylor? Baylor is a dream come true for me. I chose Baylor for its outstanding reputation and commitment to innovative, patient-centered care. Being exposed to a variety of training sites, subspecialties, and patient populations was very important to me in my training. Not to mention, as a Houstonian, I can personally vouch for Houston's incredible food and social scene.

Hometown: Hialeah, Florida
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Transitional Year at HCA Westside/Northwest
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Mentoring, exploring new restaurants+bars, cooking, saltwater fishing, baseball, golf
PM&R Interests: Sports & Spine, Prosthetics & Orthotics, MSK, Interventional Pain
Why Baylor? Culture and opportunity. Established as a top PM&R program in the country, Baylor exposes its residents to diverse pathologies and renowned training sites with access to unmatched resources. A genuine camaraderie among the residents, their partners, and faculty inside and outside the hospital makes it feel like a family with an extensive support network. Houston has all the advantages of a large metro area with a very affordable cost of living.

Hometown: Lexington, MA
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Internship: Henry Ford Hospital
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Nature walks, lifting, archery, PC gaming, napping, time with friends
PM&R Interests: Neurorehab, TBI, Sports Med
Why Baylor? Varied training locations, strong academic curriculum and clinical/research opportunities, genuine people, and a great feeling on interview day.

Hometown: Ramallah, Palestine
Medical School: Texas Tech University Foster School of Medicine
Internship: HCA West Houston Healthcare
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Volleyball, weight training, traveling and kite designing
PM&R Interests: Interventional pain medicine, amputee and limb loss rehabilitation
Why Baylor? The reasons for my selection of Baylor are numerous. Firstly, the wide variety of patients I will encounter and care for at various rotation sites. Secondly, the strong teamwork and unity I witnessed during my PMR rotation in medical school. Thirdly, the alignment of the Baylor PMR program with my future career aspirations. Lastly, the extensive research prospects and partnerships within the Texas Medical Center that will shape my path to becoming a skilled physiatrist dedicated to serving my community and humanity as a whole.

Hometown: Cary, North Carolina
Medical School: UTMB, Galveston
Internship: University of Houston / HCA Houston Healthcare West TY
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Biking, running, cooking, going to museums, restoring vintage European cars, 3D printing, and mechanical engineering.
PM&R interests: Pain medicine, interventional spine, brain injury, and spinal cord injury.
Why Baylor? I chose to come to Baylor, as it is one of the top PM&R programs in the world, and it is known for its neurorehabilitation hospital, TIRR. Located in the heart of Houston, Baylor COM is part of the Texas Medical Center, which is the largest aggregation of medical and life science research centers in the world. As a Baylor PM&R resident, I have the privilege to work with top physiatrists in the field of neurorehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, and pain medicine. The tight-knit relationship between residents and faculty facilitates a strong sense of belonging and fosters stress- free learning and professional growth.

Hometown: Vallejo, California
Medical School: Touro University California
Internship: Transitional Year at St. Joseph's Medical Center
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Golf, bowling, board games, fantasy football, following the San Francisco 49ers, watching streams of retro video games
PM&R interests: Spine, MSK, neuromuscular medicine, ultrasound, leadership roles within various PM&R national organizations
Why Baylor? BCM was a clear decision due to the exceptional training and diverse learning opportunities throughout our residency training. BCM residents rotate through prestigious institutions within the Texas Medical Center, gaining experience in various practice settings. The program’s renowned faculty, committed to education and mentorship, ensure comprehensive training which best prepares us for our own professional goals. Additionally, the supportive atmosphere among residents and faculty fosters personal and professional growth. An added bonus is the abundance of golf courses and other sports venues within reasonable distances from the Texas Medical Center, providing a great way to relax and recharge!

Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Acapella, Theater, BBQ, Cooking, Hiking, Snowboarding, Eating, and Spending time with my Family
PM&R Interests: Pediatric Rehab, Brain Injury, Sports Medicine
Why Baylor? While I was a medical student, I first heard about Baylor's PM&R program from some outstanding physiatrists who were Baylor Alumni. I wanted to match here because of Baylor's challenging, training program that would provide me with the experience and the tools to help me become the best physiatrist for my future patients. I love Houston because of its great food, warm summers, diverse population, and affordable cost of living.

Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
Medical School: UT Southwestern
Internship: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Travel, fitness, basketball, and beach volleyball
PM&R Interests: Interventional pain, sports, MSK, and general rehab
Why Baylor? BCM PM&R offers a unique combination of a top-tier program with a diverse patient population, welcoming culture, and renowned alumni network. I was looking for a large program that could provide robust training in all areas of our field, and the different clinical sites affiliated with Baylor definitely provide that opportunity.