Welcome University of Houston Fertitta Family College of Medicine Medical Students

My name is Osvaldo Alquicira, I am a first generation Mexican immigrant and first of my family to attend medical school. I aspire to become an internal medicine physician and work with patients from medically underserved areas in the near future. I chose to rotate with DHR because I wanted exposure with border health and some of the common pathologies affecting community members living near the border. Some of my interests outside of medicine include bouldering, futbol, and cooking.

My name is Mallory Jean and I am a second year medical student at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. I am the youngest of four (and aunt of five) and am originally from Beaumont, TX, but grew up mostly in Fort Worth, TX. I was very involved in both the arts and sciences throughout grade school, and continued those interests during my time in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins University where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in music. Upon graduating, I moved to Houston, TX, and began medical school, where in less than two years I have learned more and built a stronger community than I ever imagined possible (and for which I am deeply grateful). After medical school I aim to pursue a neurosurgery residency and subsequent spine fellowship.

I am a second-year medical student at the Tillman J. Fertitta College of Medicine. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences in El Paso, Texas. My interest in medicine developed toward the end of my undergraduate studies after shadowing my brother, who practices medicine in Mexico. Observing his dedication to patient care and the impact he had on his community solidified my desire to pursue this path. I am particularly interested in surgery, with a specific focus on urology. I am drawn to the field’s combination of technical precision, longitudinal patient relationships, and meaningful impact on quality of life. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, and hiking. I also have a strong appreciation for cooking and gardening, both of which allow me to unwind and stay creative.

Ahsan was born in Chicago and shortly after moved to Houston, where he has spent his undergrad and medical school at the University of Houston. At his medical school, he is actively involved as a student tutor/mentor and serves on the executive boards of several organizations, in particular as the president for the Anesthesiology Interest Group chapter. He has a special interest in medical education and hopes to expand opportunities for medical students of underserved communities. In his free time, he enjoys badminton, video games/board games, and anime shows.

My name is Taylor Woodall, MS3 at TJFF College of Medicine (University of Houston). I am passionate about patient-centered primary care, transparency in medicine, patient education and preventative health, and global health. I plan to apply to family medicine residency this fall and with the end-goal of practicing in a rural or FQHC area. In my spare time, I enjoy running with my dog, doing puzzles, and DIY projects!

My name is Wamic Zaidi. I'm 26 years old and was born in Pakistan and moved to the U.S. in 2002. I grew up in and around Austin, TX for the majority of my life. For undergrad, I attended The University of Texas at Austin where I got my BS in Psychology. After graduating from UT, I worked as a Behavioral Therapist before I started Med School. I am interested in going into Family Medicine.