IPE Committee Members (UTRGV School of Medicine)

Committee Members

Tamara Al Rawwad, PhD, MPH: Assistant Professor; (956) 665-3577; tamara.alrawwad@utrgv.edu

Tamara Al Rawwad, PhD, MPH

Tamara Al Rawwad, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Email: tamara.alrawwad@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3577

Dr. Tamara Al Rawwad joined us from the University of Houston, where she completed a 3-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in the College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy. She is the Director of the Expansion of Interprofessional Substance Use Disorders Education Project. Tamara has a PhD in Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, a Master’s in Public Health from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Jordan School of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Jordan School of Nursing. Her teaching and research interests include behavioral health (mental health and substance use) in diverse populations; prescription drug use (opioid); HIV/AIDS; and Interprofessional education, training, and service provision. Dr. Al Rawwad has more than 15 years of academic experience – both international and domestic. Her expertise includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methodologies, particularly in community-based research, culturally-appropriate prevention interventions, and inter-professional collaborations.

Beatriz Bautista, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE: Clinical Professor, School of Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Coordinator; Post Master’s FNP Certificate Program Coordinator; Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Interim Program Coordinator; (956) 665-3497; Beatriz.Bautista@utrgv.edu

Beatriz Bautista, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE

Beatriz Bautista, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE
Clinical Professor, School of Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Coordinator; Post Master’s FNP Certificate Program Coordinator; Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Interim Program Coordinator
Email: Beatriz.Bautista@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3497

Dr. Beatriz Bautista is a Clinical Professor at the UTRGV School of Nursing (SON) and the Coordinator of the MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner, the Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program, as well as the Interim Coordinator of the Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.

She has a 35-year history in nursing and has practiced as an FNP in primary care for over 30 years, specializing in chronic conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis, as well as in comprehensive women’s wellness. To better care for her patients, she went on to get her national certification as a Diabetes Educator as well as her International Certification as a Certified Clinical Densitometrist.

Dr. Bautista has been teaching in our FNP program for over 25 years. She has been actively involved with the UTRGV School of Medicine (SOM) Interprofessional Education since 2016, as well as an active member of the UTRGV SOM Research Symposium-Scientific Program Planning Committee, Abstract Reviewer & Symposium Judge since 2019. She has also served in the UTRGV College of Health Professions-IPE as Faculty Advisor and Planner since 2018.

She received her BSN from Dallas Baptist College, her master’s from the University of South Carolina, and her DNP from The Rocky Mt University of Health Professions.

She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) Region 6 Leadership, and Texas Nurse Practitioners, serving as part of the board from 2014-2018, their Education, Nomination & AANP’s State Awardees Committee. In 2021, she was selected for the intensive 8-month AANP Executive Leadership Program-2^nd Cohort at Georgetown University.

She is also the president (2009-current) of the local Valley Advanced Practice Nurse Association (VAPNA).

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD, MSCI, FACP: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Chair FAEC, Director of Infection Surveillance UTRGV SOM; (956) 296-1572; Jose.CampoMaldonado@utrgv.edu

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD, MSCI, FACP

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD, MSCI, FACP
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Chair FAEC, Director of Infection Surveillance UTRGV SOM
Email: Jose.CampoMaldonado@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1572

Dr. Jose Campo Maldonado is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Doctor specializing in Infectious Diseases at UT Health RGV. With over 15 years of providing advanced medical care to patients, Dr. Campo Maldonado understands the importance of using the latest advancements in infectious diseases medicine to improve the quality of health care for patients in the RGV.

As an Internal Medicine physician at UT Health RGV, Dr. Campo Maldonado is dedicated to providing outstanding and compassionate care to all his patients. Dr. Campo Maldonado diagnoses and treats general infectious diseases, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases and Hepatitis C. Dr. Campo Maldonado is Board Certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine with special interest in hospital epidemiology, antibiotic stewardship, infection control and population health.

Using a patient-centered approach, Dr. Campo Maldonado provides a personalized patient care plan along with a variety of resources to ensure patients can make the most educated choice about their health care. He is also a member of several prestigious organizations such as the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Campo Maldonado received his Medical Degree (M.D.) and completed his Family Medicine Residency training at Universidad del Valle School of Medicine in Cali, Colombia. After completion of his residency training, he continued his medical education and completed his Internal Medicine Residency training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2010. Dr. Campo Maldonado then completed both his Infectious Diseases and Advanced Infectious Diseases Fellowship followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) at The University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Campo Maldonado joined the UTRGV School of Medicine Faculty in 2017 and currently serves as Director of Infection Surveillance for UT Health RGV and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, educating and training the next generation of leaders in medicine, research, and patient care.

Outside medicine, Dr. Campo Maldonado enjoys participating in marathons and cycling events. He has completed the Fiesta Wildflower 100-mile Bicycle Ride in 2017, and in 2009, he won 1st place for the Lone Star Pacesetters Half Marathon.

Kristan Diaz-Rios, MD: Program Director UTRGV-DHR Family Medicine Residency Program, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine; (956) 362-3567; Kristan.Diazrios@utrgv.edu

Kristan Diaz-Rios, MD

Kristan Diaz-Rios, MD
Program Director UTRGV-DHR Family Medicine Residency Program, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Email: Kristan.Diazrios@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 362-3567

Dr. Kristan Diaz-Rios is a Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor at UT Health RGV. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in 2002. She received her Medical Degree (M.D) from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 2007. She then went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency in 2010 followed by an Obstetrics fellowship in 2011 with the CHRISTUS Spohn Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, TX.

Dr. Diaz-Rios is Board Certified by The American Board of Family Medicine. In addition, she is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association and Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors.

Dr. Diaz-Rios diagnoses and provides advanced medical treatment in family medicine, obstetrics, pregnancy care, pediatric and adolescent medicine, adult and geriatric full-spectrum care, preventative care, acute illness, chronic conditions, and more.

Dr. Kristan Diaz-Rios joined The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Faculty in 2017 and currently serves as the Program Director for the DHR-Family Medicine Residency Progam and as an Assistant Professor with UTRGV.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Diaz-Rios enjoys golfing, running, traveling to the beach, sporting events with her family.

John Gaddis: MS1; john.gaddis01@utrgv.edu

John Gaddis

John Gaddis
MS1
Email: john.gaddis01@utrgv.edu

Dawn Jensen: MS4; dawn.jensen01@utrgv.edu

Dawn Jensen

Dawn Jensen
MS4
Email: dawn.jensen01@utrgv.edu

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc: Associate Professor; Juan.LopezAlvarenga@utrgv.edu

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc
Associate Professor
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124.22 (Harlingen)
Email: Juan.LopezAlvarenga@utrgv.edu

Samuel Owusu-Mireku: MS2; samuel.owusumireku01@utrgv.edu

Samuel Owusu-Mireku

Samuel Owusu-Mireku
MS2
Email: samuel.owusumireku01@utrgv.edu

Diana Paz, PharmD, MBA: Clinical Assistant Professor; (956) 665-2287; diana.paz@utrgv.edu

Diana Paz, PharmD, MBA

Diana Paz, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Email: diana.paz@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2287

Cecilia Salinas Domene: MS3; cecilia.salinasdomene01@utrgv.edu

Cecilia Salinas Domene

Cecilia Salinas Domene
MS3
Email: cecilia.salinasdomene01@utrgv.edu

Beatriz Tapia, MD, EdD., MPH: Assistant Dean of Faculty Development, Associate Professor of Pediatrics; (956) 296-1430; Beatriz.Tapia@utrgv.edu

Beatriz Tapia, MD, EdD., MPH

Beatriz Tapia, MD, EdD., MPH
Assistant Dean of Faculty Development, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Email: Beatriz.Tapia@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1430

Wayne Wilson, MD, MS, FACOG: Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Clerkship Director, Clinical Skills Second Year Module Lead; (956) 296-1460; Wayne.Wilson@utrgv.edu

Wayne Wilson, MD, MS, FACOG

Wayne Wilson, MD, MS, FACOG
Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Clerkship Director, Clinical Skills Second Year Module Lead
Email: Wayne.Wilson@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1460

Dr. Wilson attended the University of Texas at Austin and then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1980. He then completed an OB/GYN residency at the University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Memorial Hospital and has been in private practice in McAllen since 1984. He was a Clinical Associate Professor at UTHSC San Antonio from 2012-2017 and has been on the UTRGV Medical School Admissions Committee since its inception. In his role as the Medical Student Community Coordinator, he recruits and is the liaison for the Ob-Gyn community physicians who serve as preceptors for the medical students. He is on the Board of Directors for El Milagro Clinic, a member of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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