Undergrad Institution; Degree and Major:
University of Minnesota, Spanish and Physiology
Medical School:
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Your Specialty:
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Where and for how many years did you train AFTER medical school:
Residency:
Kaiser Oakland, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship:
Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
What do you like MOST, and like LEAST, about your specialty?
- Most: I love connecting with young girls, women, and transgender patients. I also enjoy the diversity that the world of Peds Gyn provides, including simple discussions about painful periods, heavy bleeding and contraception to really advanced surgical skills for ambiguous genitalia and ovarian tumors.
- Least: Generally my patients are lovely but some parents can be difficult
In your opinion, what attributes are important in anyone choosing this specialty?
- PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Ability to collaborate
Hobbies/Special interests
- Adventures with my family (including 2 toddlers)
- Sleeping
- Eating delicious food