Class of 2029
Isabella Alexander, DO
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Outpatient medicine
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The people and the culture. I have never been a part of an organization so welcoming and supportive as well as committed to great patient care.
Ruth Amaku, MD
Hometown: Missouri City, TX
Medical School:University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clinical Interests:Healthcare Disparities, Maternal Health, Sports Medicine, POCUS
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The people! There is a culture of kindness and support throughout both the clinic and inpatient settings, making it a welcoming place to learn. The free food definitely is a nice bonus!
Sage Campbell, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School:Fertitta Family College of Medicine (University of Houston)
Clinical Interests: Community medicine, preventative medicine, and advocacy
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The supportive faculty, staff, and co-residents that encourage a positive learning environment and sense of community!
Melina Cox, DO
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Medical School:Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests:Geriatrics, behavioral health, and outpatient procedures
Favorite thing about MFMRP: What I love most about this program is its supportive and collaborative culture. I am always greeted with friendly smiles from the staff, and I know I can count on my co-residents to brighten my day. Everyone brings unique passions and perspectives within family medicine to create an environment where we continuously learn from one another to provide the best care possible for our patients!
Shelley Fontal, DO
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hospital medicine, women's health, public health policy/legislation.
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The culture and the curriculum! I feel very supported by both my co-residents and faculty. Everyone is genuine and fun to be around. I also appreciate how balanced the curriculum is, providing a strong foundation while still prioritizing resident wellness.
Karim Girgis, MD
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Street Medicine
Favorite thing about MFMRP: I love how welcoming, genuine, and supportive everyone I've met has been! Everyone is passionate about helping you grow in your journey as a physician!
Kathleen Merritt, MD
Hometown: Morristown, NJ
Medical School: Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
Clinical Interests: Women’s Health, Community Health, Medical Education
Favorite thing about MFMRP: I love how welcoming everyone is and the strong sense of community.
Michelle Nguyen, MD
Hometown:Houston, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine - Lubbock
Clinical Interests: Behavioral medicine, women’s health, outpatient
Favorite thing about MFMRP: Residency is an incredible challenge and feels like such a huge transition from medical school, but I’ve never felt alone. From the faculty to the staff, nurses and co-residents, I feel rooted for and set up to succeed.
Cole Randolph, DO
Hometown: Lake Jackson, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Sports medicine and lifestyle medicine
Favorite thing about MFMRP: I love how supportive the culture is here. The support staff, nurses, faculty and co-residents help you grow in so many ways, and the wide variety of hands-on learning is amazing.
Shriya Sachdeva, DO
Hometown: Katy, TX
Medical School: McGovern Medical School (UT Health Houston at the Texas Medical Center)
Clinical Interests: Adolescent medicine, lifestyle medicine, preventative care, procedures, and working with the underserved
Favorite thing about MFMRP: There is a lot to love about this program, but what I hold closest to my heart is the culture and the people. From the very first day, MFMRP has felt like a safe space for growth and learning, and I believe that a lot of that comes from the people that make up this program. We are also really well-fed, which always puts me in a good mood. I am so excited for all the joy and laughter as we continue to grow into lifelong learners and the astute, caring physicians all of our patients deserve!
Alan Tran, DO
Hometown: Carrollton, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Outpatient medicine, medical education, street medicine, palliative care, and behavioral health
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The people! I’m surrounded by incredibly supportive co-residents and faculty who make work so fulfilling and fun. Nothing but good vibes AND always being well-fed!
Yen Tran, DO
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Geriatrics, Sports medicine, Academic medicine
Favorite thing about MFMRP: I had an amazing interview experience, and I’m so happy that my initial impression of the program accurately reflected its culture. Everyone, from my fellow residents, the nursing staff, and the faculty, is incredibly kind and supportive. As a bonus, we have free food and free parking!
Ana Vu, MD
Hometown: I’m from Vietnam, but I have considered Houston my second hometown!
Medical School: Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, University of Houston
Clinical Interests: Preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, women’s health
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The people and the culture. Everyone is genuinely kind, supportive, and always willing to share their knowledge. The program creates a collaborative environment where we learn from one another and work together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Hannah Yeung, DO
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: Dermatology, Geriatrics
Favorite thing about MFMRP: The people! The culture here is so incredibly supportive and truly makes this program unique. And don’t forget the free food!