Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Texas-Austin
Hometown: Cypress, TX
Hi everyone, my name is Daniel. I grew up in Cypress, TX, a suburb of Houston. I completed my undergraduate studies at UT Austin (Hook 'em!) where I earned my BSN. I worked in a trauma IMC and ICU for about 2 years before attending medical school at Texas Tech El Paso. When I was searching for a residency program, I knew I wanted to be somewhere close (but not too close) to home. I had heard a lot of great things about Corpus Christi from my mentors in El Paso and decided to do an away rotation here. As a student, I found the faculty to be very welcoming and genuinely interested in helping me become a competent physician. All the residents I worked with seemed appropriately stressed while remaining friendly and energetic. The high acuity of the ED and the abundance of procedures ensured great training in emergency medicine.
What I came to appreciate more as I went through the interview process was how valuable being in an unopposed program is. Everyone is more than happy to give you opportunities to perform procedures, and you learn how to consult with attending physicians who are not part of a residency program. Many resources are available to you, including unlimited free food, parking, access to Rosh Review, Hippo Education, EM society memberships, and more! As a resident, I also appreciate that we spend most of our time at one hospital, with only 2 or so blocks at other facilities per year. Eight-hour shifts are fantastic; having time to work out, eat, and get some sleep on most days is a luxury I couldn't enjoy with 12-hour shifts. My peers and faculty are even more amazing than I thought when I was a medical student. I cannot stress enough how great it is to have matched here!
Outside of work, I enjoy going to the beach, fishing, visiting family in Houston and Austin, playing pickleball, eating delicious food, working out, binge-watching shows, gaming, and spending money I don't have.