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Third Year Residents<\/h1>\n

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Christopher Alcorta, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fort Worth, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong>\u00a0 UTHSCSA
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:\u00a0<\/strong> The diversity and broad expertise of the many people you work with.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:\u00a0<\/strong> I’ve met Former President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, when I studied abroad in Chile in 2014. My hobbies are weightlifting, Asian cooking, traveling abroad, exploring new restaurants, and PC gaming.<\/h6>\n

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Gemstonn Alegre, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:\u00a0<\/strong> Queens, NY
\nMedical School:<\/strong>\u00a0 Ross University SOM
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong> I enjoy hanging out with my co-residents when we have downtime.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> Back in 2006 I was a ball boy for the U.S. Open and worked the Men’s final Andy Roddick vs Roger Federer (spoiler alert Federer won). My hobby is trying out different restaurants, being active like running and playing tennis.<\/h6>\n

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Khorshid Amirkhosravi, MD<\/h3>\n

Academic Chief<\/h4>\n

Hometown:\u00a0<\/strong> Houston, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong> St. Georges University School of Medicine Grenada<\/h6>\n

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Kristen Canady, MD, PhD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0 San Antonio, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong>\u00a0 UTHSCSA
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong> The people!
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I’m interested in women’s health and sports medicine.<\/h6>\n

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Michelle Davis, DO<\/h3>\n

Administrative Chief<\/h4>\n

Hometown:\u00a0<\/strong> El Paso, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong> Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong> Everyone is so genuine, and the diverse community makes serving and learning a great experience.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I have an identical twin sister, who is also a physician. I love all things chocolate, coffee, and classic cars.<\/h6>\n

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Carmella DeSerto, MD<\/h3>\n

Administrative Chief<\/h4>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Chetek, WI
\nMedical School:<\/strong> UTHSCSA
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong> The people! \u00a0Everyone works well as a team and shares similar goals of advocacy and lifelong learning.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> \u00a0I play the saxophone and after high school graduation, I toured around Europe for three weeks with the \u201cSound of America\u201d choir and band.<\/h6>\n

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Marie-Lesly Emmanuel, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Chicago, IL
\nMedical School:<\/strong> Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong>\u00a0 The faculty! Our Attendings are amazing people!
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I enjoy Korean, Chinese dramas and telenovelas. In general, I love learning (and eating!) from all cultures.<\/h6>\n

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Armando Flores, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> McAllen, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong> University of Texas RGV School of Medicine
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: \u00a0<\/strong>Everyone’s eagerness to collaborate and the strive for exceptional patient care.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong>\u00a0 I cannot go a day without listening to music.<\/h6>\n

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Valentina Godoy Forero, DO<\/h3>\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Bogot\u00e1, Colombia – Duluth, GA
\nMedical School: <\/strong>Rowan University SOM
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: <\/strong>The friendly and supporting co-residents and attendings.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I love traveling, dancing, and spending time with my family.<\/h6>\n

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Alyssa Gardner, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Waunakee, WI
\nMedical School:<\/strong> Medical College of Wisconsin
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: <\/strong>The variety of experiences – if you can dream it, you can do it!
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>I love to rock climb and backcountry ski!<\/h6>\n

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Lizette Lugo, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Laredo, TX
\nMedical School:<\/strong> Texas Tech University El Paso, Paul L Foster SOM
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: <\/strong>How close we work with all residents in other programs, lots of networking!
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I am a true crime junkie.<\/h6>\n

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Tapas Nuwal, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Houston, TX
\nMedical School: <\/strong>St. Georges University
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio:<\/strong> Approachable co-workers.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I enjoy swimming.<\/h6>\n

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Ariana Ruiz Sanchez, MD<\/h3>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> San Juan, Puerto Rico
\nMedical School:<\/strong> Ross University SOM<\/h6>\n

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Mariam Sabir, MD<\/h3>\n

Wellness Chief<\/h4>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Dubai
\nMedical School: <\/strong>American University of the Caribbean
\nFavorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: <\/strong>Specialists in every field that are always willing to help.
\nFun Fact\/Hobby:<\/strong> I love anything outdoors- swimming, hiking, scuba diving.<\/h6>\n

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