Third Year Residents
Jasmin Aldridge, MD
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Coming into residency, I was very interested in assisting patients with prioritizing diet and exercise in the management of their health and underlying health conditions. So, when I learned that our program had board-certified Obesity Medicine faculty, a registered dietitian and clinical psychologists running the weight loss management clinic, I was sold! I really enjoy the interdisciplinary approach to our Mindful Choices Clinic.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I enjoy making videos on my YouTube channel in which I interview friends and give my own insights about topics related to health promotion, pursuing goals, and self- improvement.
Samantha Baginski, DO
Hometown: St. Charles. IL
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: I love being able to rotate through so many different clinics and specialties – you get firsthand experience with different fields and make connections with residents throughout the hospital!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I was the manager of a proshop in Wisconsin where I sold wakeboards, surf boards, paddleboards and ran an annual wakeboard competition.
Marissa Emadi, MD
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Medical School: UTHSCSA
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: My co-residents.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I have completed all of my schooling in training in San Antonio.
Danielle Garcia, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The friends I’ve made.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I like to play outside.
Hayley Hamilton-Bevil, MD
Hometown: Dublin, TX
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The opportunity to care for our patient population within a system that can actually support them through various resources; our faculty (and faculty of many other programs within UT Health SA) are dedicated to teaching and researching how to best serve people who experience healthcare disparities, so I can think of no better place to get my residency training!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I love spending time with family (including two Russian blue kitties), in my back yard garden, second-hand shopping, and learning more about plant-based cooking.
Mario Hernandez, MD
Hometown: Miami, FL
Medical School: St. Georges University
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Our family medicine residency.
Fun Fact/Hobby: Hiking with my family.
Hyunyoung Kim, MD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: People
Fun Fact/Hobby: Art, photography, traveling, and swimming.
Annalisa Larralde, MD
Hometown: Mission, TX
Medical School: UTHSCSA
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The city of San Antonio.
Fun Fact/Hobby: My favorite band is The Who.
Clare Nguyen, MD
Hometown: Pasadena, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The people – faculties, staff, residents, and patient population.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I can juggle and like travelling. I hope to visit all national parks one day.
Brandee Pemberton, MD
Hometown: Brock, TX
Medical School: Ross University SOM
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The family atmosphere.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I was a competitive gymnast most of my life.
Valerie Serrano, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: Ross University SOM
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The inpatient experience and the multi-level care for our patients in clinic.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I run a mile a day with my two dogs and baby. I collect stuffed animal pigs because they’re so cute!
Yun Shi, MD
Hometown: Songyuan, Jilin, China
Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Strong academic curriculum, focus research, and scholarly activities.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I’m a foodie, a puzzle lover, and a mom of two.
Esther Shin, MD
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The people.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I like the snow and the outdoors.
Brian So, DO
Hometown: East Bay Area, SF, CA
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The support of the attendings/faculty.
Fun Fact/Hobby: If money and cleaning weren’t a thing, I would cook all day.
