Posts written by maldonadoc4

Garrett S. Kneese, MD, MPH

Garrett S. Kneese, MD, MPH, Class of 2022

July 1, 2021

Why did you choose medicine? My mother has battled various autoimmune disorders for most of my life. When first diagnosed, she spent years working with her doctors to find a treatment regimen that balanced disease control while mitigating medication side effects. This process was one of great compassion, concern, and teamwork alongside her physicians, and […]



Jessica F. Sandoval, MD

Jessica F. Sandoval, MD, Class of 2010

July 1, 2021

Why did you choose UT Health San Antonio? A large part of my journey into medicine stemmed from my strong belief that representation was important for improving patient outcomes. Subsequently, it was really important to me to attend a school in a city where there was a large Latinx community. During my time visiting and […]



Sheena Marie Sagrado Caramba, DPT

Sheena Marie Sagrado Caramba, DPT, Class of 2020

July 1, 2021

What year did you graduate from UT Health San Antonio? What degree did you receive? I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the summer of 2020 during the height of the pandemic in a Zoom ceremony, which was something I definitely will never forget! What is your specialty? I currently don’t have a […]



Jonathan Thompson, DDS Class of 2023

Jonathan Thompson, DDS, Class of 2023

July 1, 2021

Jonathan Thompson, School of Dentistry Class of 2023, joined the Air Force after high school and was an industrial hygiene technician. Jonathan shadowed dentistry in the military and a community health care setting, and began to find his place in society.