Current Residents

Tiffany Alexander-Rawlins, MD

Tiffany Alexander-Rawlins, MD

PGY4

Dr. Tiffany Alexander was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She grew up the second of four daughters in a strong, West Indian household. She was instilled with values of respect, ambition, humility, and faith, which led her to graduating with a Bachelor's of Science Nursing Degree from McGill University.

Multiple years of experience as a Labor & Delivery Nurse within Quebec, Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta, Canada allowed for her medical skills to grow. Tiffany's desire to help pregnant mothers and other women led her to Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2017, she graduated with honors and also obtained a Health Policy Certificate from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center. By July 2017, Tiffany was happy to move to Rio Grande Valley to the attend the UT-RGV OB/GYN Residency program.

Tiffany is a strong advocate for women's rights, maternal-child health & well being, and breastfeeding. Her hobbies include spending time with loved ones, yoga, and traveling abroad. Now known as Dr. Tiffany Rawlins, she has plans to build a family -- plus a dog or two! -- with her husband, Sekou Rawlins.

Samantha Bernal, DO

Samantha Bernal, DO

PGY4

Dr. Samantha Bernal was born in San Antonio, TX and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a BS in Nutritional Sciences. She attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is currently serving as the program Administrative Chief Resident. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, enjoying her loving Labrador Jackson, and staying active. Her plan after graduation is to stay and care for the patients of the Rio Grande Valley.

Jonathan Pepper, MD

Jonathan Pepper, MD

PGY4

Dr. Jonathan Pepper completed his undergraduate training at LSU in Baton Rouge where he majored in Biological Engineering. He graduated from medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2017. Originally hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, he is excited to venture into Texas to begin his residency training and is interested in fellowship upon its completion. Aside from medicine and its many teachings, he enjoys powerlifting, Olympic training, and cooking (particularly foods of the spicier variety).

Alejandra Vega, MD

Alejandra Vega, MD

PGY4

Dr. Alejandra Vega completed her undergraduate education with BA in Psychology at Pomona College in Claremont, California. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine with her medical degree in 2017. She enjoys reading, binge-watching shows, and spending time with Dobby (her cat). Dr. Vega spends her continuity clinic at the UTRGV Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in San Carlos.

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