UT Southwestern Internal Medicine

ALT Cristine Rodriguez, GME Program Coordinator I, Med-Psych Residency and Allergy & Immunology Fellowship programs, says the most rewarding part of her role is seeing our fellows grow in confidence and skill. "I value being actively engaged in addressing their needs and goals. Seeing their love, care and concern for patient care is very inspiring and meaningful to me."

ALT Antonio Atkins, GME Program Coordinator II, says watching residents and fellows grow into confident, compassionate physicians is the most rewarding part of his work. "It’s a privilege to support their journey, knowing they will care for patients and families like my own. Seeing them succeed gives me confidence that our loved ones will be in good hands for years to come."

ALT Fondo Bokembya, GME Program Coordinator I, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Lung Transplant Pulmonology, and Interventional Pulmonology programs says what she finds most rewarding as a GME professional is discharging program operational duties that contribute to the transformative trajectory of medical education in the collaborative multilateral effort to shepherd the process of developing our trainee talent pool in becoming tomorrow’s highly skilled physician specialists.

ALT Sophia Hatami, Program Coordinator, Office of Physician-Scientist Development, says she finds it most rewarding to build relationships with trainees and support them during such an important stage of their development. "Their energy and dedication inspire me, and knowing my work helps prepare the next generation of physicians and scientists gives me a sense of purpose and contribution to the greater good."

ALT Traci Child, GME Program Coordinator III, Geriatric Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, says the most rewarding aspect of her work is helping trainees make their time at UT Southwestern the best possible learning experience.