Name:Maricarmen Marroquin Hometown:Houston, TX Year in medical school:2nd year Graduation class year:2026
What inspired you to become a doctor?
I honestly like school and wanted to follow a career where I could learn more about science that I felt was useful. I also didn't have access to healthcare in my late teens and early 20s, and I realized how vital access to healthcare is. I want to help those that don't have easy access to healthcare once I become a physician.
Why did you choose the UTRGV School of Medicine?
I chose the UTRGV School of Medicine because I was right near the border, so I knew the tacos would be good. Plus, my husband also attends medical school here at UTRGV, which is another reason I chose this school.
The UTRGV School of Medicine is a practicing academic medical institution. What aspect of academic medicine impacts you the most? (Educational, clinical, research, etc.)
The educational aspect of medicine impacts me the most because it makes me think about the underlying causes of many common medical issues I might not have considered before.
What specialties of medicine or research interest you the most? Why?
Emergency medicine because it's always new and exciting.
What is one interesting fact others might not know about you?
I technically have freckles on my face, but I use so much sunblock and Tretinoin I haven't had a freckle on my face for years. My arms, though, are a different story.
