An Ounce of Prevention

In conjunction with the TAMHSC College of Medicine, the Williamson County and Cities Health District, and the TAMHSC School of Rural Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assigned Ethel Taylor, DVM, MPH, DACVPM as the first CDC fellow to the College of Medicine’s Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship in August 2011.

The Honor and the Privilege: Part II

It came, she says, as a result of unwavering support from her husband and an undeniable calling to military medicine.

Education and Adventure: Valarie Schwind

Schwind, who graduated from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi with a degree in biomedical science in 2007, is now applying for away rotations to round out her educational experiences during her fourth year and preparing to apply to multiple residency programs around the country.

It's All About Chemistry: Evan Cherry

Cherry, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine, is currently completing a summer research project at the College Station campus and will begin his second year of medical school in the fall of 2011.

From Gross Lab to Graduation: Lance Spacek, M.D. `11

On Saturday, May 21, 2011, fourth-year student Lance Spacek and 97 classmates will graduate with M.D. degrees from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.

Finding Answers Through Research

As a student in veterinary school in Iran, Arezoo Mohammadipoor, DVM, volunteered with researchers while studying animal physiology, and from that experience, a love of research was born.

The Doctor's Doctor: Carson Fairbanks

As a Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) participant, Fairbanks interviewed at all eight Texas medical schools, including the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine, while still an undergraduate.  Having met the academic requirements, he was guaranteed admission to the school of his choice. 

Global Outreach: Medical Mission to Dominican Republic

Amid commands of "Simón dice tocar la naríz!" and"Simón dice que salten!" a group of more than 40 Dominican children and young adults are doing more than touching their noses and jumping in their small, open-air classroom. Through a Spanish version of Simon Says, they are learning about parts of the body from a group of Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine students as part of a five-week mission trip to Palenque on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic.

Madame President: Medical Student and Chief Petty Officer Tackle One More Title

In addition to the rigors of medical school, third-year College of Medicine student Michelle Ganyo knows what it's like to lead. She is already the president of the College of Medicine's Class of 2012 and, as classified under the U.S. Navy's Health Services Collegiate Program, a Chief Petty Officer who will, upon graduation, be commissioned as a Lieutenant. This year, however, Ganyo will take on an entirely new role. She will soon take office as the Texas A&M Health Science Center (HSC) Student Government Association (SGA) President for 2010-2011.

The Most Rewarding Award Of All

After earning a degree in microbiology from Brigham Young University, Martino came to the College of Medicine for the attractive, one-on-one environment that he says, “…engenders a great sense of camaraderie.”

Two Degrees Make For One Exciting Experience

John Reneau is not exactly your typical medical student. He is one of a select few students at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine that will complete seven years of formal medical education. At the end of these seven years, Reneau will receive not one, but two degrees: his M.D. and his Ph.D.

Marisa Byars Rosales: Goes the Distance

From undergrad JAMP student to a fourth-year spent commuting between rotations, one med student picked the road less traveled.