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Mario Gonzalez, M.D. Dr. Gonzalez was born and raised in rural Mexico. However, he has completed most of his education in the United States. Dr. Gonzalez has a BS from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his Doctorate Degree from St. Christopher’s College of Medicine. Presently he is studying for a Masters in Public Health at New Mexico State University with an emphasis on Border Health Issues. His ultimate professional goal is to influence or decide National Public Health Care Policies with the aim in ending disparities in health care. |
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Clyde Miller, M.D. Dr. Miller was born and raised in Hyde Park New York and worked as a cabinetmaker and owned his own construction company before entering medical school in 1999. He graduated from the, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in December of 2002, and then spent a year training at Westchester Medical Center as part of the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical Center. Clyde enjoys the diverse challenges of Family Medicine and hopes to find work in a small, rural clinic in the Southwest upon graduation. When not working Clyde enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler son. |
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Ricardo Rubio, M.D. Dr. Rubio is an El Paso native. He likes to travel. Enjoys playing basketball, football, skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing (before he started residency). He would like to establish his practice in Las Cruces or El Paso after residency. |
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Rosario Soriano-Turque, M.D. Having completed medical school, Dr. Soriano-Turque is working toward a Masters in Public Health at New Mexico State University. She is fluent in Spanish and has completed internships in both medicine and social service. |
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Abhishek Ahuja, M.D. Dr. Ahuja was born in Pune, India and attended medical school at Bangalore Medical College, India. He came to the United States in 2003 to pursue a Masters in Public Health at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He likes Family Medicine because of its diverse nature and the people interaction. He is an outdoor kind of person. He loves to go hiking, biking and swimming. He loves movies and music. His dream is to buy a motorbike someday. He enjoys the desert landscape of New Mexico. He moved here to be close to family and to be able to work with the community. He is an easy-going kind of person and will do anything to get a laugh out of you! If you are special enough, he might let you call me Abu!! |
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Cesar Lirio, M.D. Dr. Lirio was born in the Philippines and has his Medical Degree from the University Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. His family migrated to the United States in 2001. His wife is a practicing pediatrician in Las Cruces and he intends to practice here upon graduation from the program. Dr. Lirio reports that he has always enjoyed the company of his family, for which he chose to stay in Las Cruces. The quietness and smallness of Las Cruces makes it very conducive to family life. Traveling has always been on the top of his list for he and his family. They have been trying to go to as many vacation spots as they can while they are young. After graduation from residency, he is looking forward to practicing family medicine in the area, which he and his family have learned to call home. |
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Mirta Rodriguez, M.D. Dr. Rodriguez was born in Puerto Rico. She received her BS in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. She then went to medical school (Univ. Autonoma Guadalajara). She completed one year of 5th Pathway training in Mt. Vernon Hospital in New York. Dr. Rodriguez because interested in family medicine because of the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Outside of work Dr. Rodriguez enjoys listening to music and working on home improvement projects. |
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Patrick , Felicitas M.D. Medical School: Manila Central University After completing a 5 year surgery residency in the Philippines, Dr. Felicitas did a year of private practice and volunteer work. He then moved to the U.S. with his wife who is an I.C.U. nurse and his daughter. He chose this program because it is unopposed and he has friends in the community. He speaks Togalog and is learning Spanish. When bored, Dr. Felicitas likes to get out his digital camera and take advantage of the local sights. |
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Csaba , Linszky M.D. Undergraduate: U.C.L.A., B.S. Biology Medical School: Semmelweis University Dr. Linszky speaks Japanese and Hungarian fluently and can get by in Russian and German. His hobbies include literature, music, ballroom and Latin dancing.
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Russell, Huq
M.D. American University of the Caribbean After graduation from medical school, Dr. Huq did a year of clinical research at Yale University. His hobbies include traveling, collecting books, listening to music, and watching the Discovery channel. His wife Shipu is enrolled in New Mexico State University. His goal is to become fluent in Spanish and work in the surrounding community. |
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Tatiana, Antoci M.D. Medical School: State Medical and Pharmacy University Dr. Antoci grew up and practiced medicine in Eastern Europe. Her international background and multicultural experience has taught her about perseverance, freedom and the joy of life. The multicultural mix of New Mexico has allowed further develop an open minded understanding people, different family structures and local tradition. Dr. Antoci is fascinated by and enjoys New Mexico’s folk culture, wild life and hiking opportunities. Dr. Antoci’s has extensive experience in medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and is looking forward to a vaster perspective of primary care with more patient interaction in the Southern New Mexico Family Residency Program. Dr. Antoci’s husband is a local orthopaedic surgeon and her son is completing an MD/PhD program in Philadelphia.
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Georgina,
Bustamante M.D. Medical School: Univ. Auto de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico Dr. Bustamante received a degree in Biological Sciences from Cal Poly and worked as an elementary school teacher for about 4 years in Southern California. She left teaching to pursue her dream to become a doctor. After attending UAG she completed a pre-internship year at New York Medical College. Dr. Bustamante enjoys nature and outdoor activities. She makes a point of running a marathon in every city she lives in. She loves listening to world music and considers herself a Jazz fanatic. |
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Smith,
Richard M.D. Medical School: U. of Washington Dr. Smith moved here from Seattle with his wife Sharon, son Levi, two cats, and “too much furniture.” He feels he is “starting a new life” here and is very excited at the prospect. |
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