Class of 2025
Zachary Cope
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (M.D.)
Interests
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, I moved to South Texas for medical school (UT Health San Antonio). I was super stoked to match up the road at Dell where I know I’ll have great emergency training and be surrounded by like-minded folks that value humanistic care and passion for the community. Apart from this, I consider myself an outside cat and was drawn to the sunshine, paddling, trails and patios that Austin provides in total abundance!
Matteo Garofalo
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (M.D.)
Interests
Emergency Medicine interested me because of the unique challenges and care that E.M. physicians encounter and provide. Austin drew my attention due to the incredible food, beautiful parks and rivers/lakes, music festivals and amazing people. I enjoy being outdoors, exploring new locations and playing sports (including soccer and basketball).
Spencer Kozik
University of California, Irvine (M.D.)
Interests
I’m a California native who enjoys sports, brewing beer, elaborate meal making and anything that gets me outside. I found my fit during my away rotation at UT and decided to pack my bags. The active, vibrant city mixed with incredibly welcoming people made it an easy choice.
David Lawlor
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Degree (M.D.)
Interests
I chose E.M. because I loved the fast-paced environment and the broad spectrum of patient concerns. Within E.M., some of my interests include ultrasound and global health. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, hiking, eating at new restaurants and playing the piano.
Faith Noah
Dell Medical School (M.D.)
Interests
I chose E.M. because I want to accompany patients amid some of their worst days. Dell E.M., in particular, taught me how to encounter diverse patient populations with compassion and recognition of the whole person. I’m especially interested in global health, working with populations experiencing homelessness and space medicine. I love outdoor rock climbing, paddle boarding around Austin and spending time with my golden retriever, Nash.
Michael Oliver
California University of Science and Medicine Degree (M.D.)
Interests
I’m from California. I love warm weather and being active outdoors. Further interests include sports (football most of all), traveling, exercise and food (Mexican is my favorite). I was really attracted to Austin because it is a young city known for its great food, live music and active lifestyle. Dell Med drew me in with its strong focus on academic medicine and diverse clinical settings allowing for experience in all that emergency medicine has to offer.
Aaron Perez
University of North Texas Health Science Center Degree (D.O.)
Interests
I was drawn to E.M. because being on the frontline to help people at their most vulnerable times is thrilling and humbling to me. Favorite pastimes include being outside (surprise!), playing sports such as soccer and volleyball, and spending time with friends and family usually around some bomb food. UT Austin was an easy choice because it was very apparent that everyone is invested in each other, and the varied training sites make for well-rounded experiences.
Eric Swanson
Texas A&M College of Medicine Degree (M.D.)
Interests
Emergency medicine captured my attention early in medical school after I realized the endless pathways the specialty can lead to. I’m specifically interested in the crossover between emergency medicine and sports medicine, wilderness medicine and street medicine. I chose UT Austin because this program gives me the structure, time and resources to pursue these interests while learning from engaging and passionate faculty. Outside of medicine, the city of Austin allows me to pursue all of the outdoor hobbies that I enjoy after being born and raised in Colorado, while also enjoying the thriving food scene and culture.
Class of 2026
Emily Clayton
University of Washington School of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
I’m originally from a small mountain town in Idaho and love everything outdoors. On weekends I can be found hiking or tandem biking with my husband on our vintage tandem bike “Marge”. I fell in love with emergency medicine while living and working oversees in Eastern Africa where I discovered the impact of community-based care in improving health outcomes. I am thrilled to join Dell Med EM and provide care to the Austin community.
Joey Constien
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Interests
After scribing in the Emergency Department back in my home town of Portland, Oregon I knew that the specialty was meant for me. When I am not working you can find me out on the golf course or watching sports with friends. Deciding on Dell Med was an easy choice and I knew right away that this is where I wanted to be! The program offers a unique family feel environment that is invested in their resident’s well-being and individual interests.
Mercedes Dayan
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (M.D.)
Interests
My hobbies include traveling, backpacking, long distance running, and sports (volleyball, tennis, skiing, rock climbing, etc.). Within emergency medicine, I am most excited about wilderness medicine and ultrasound. I never expected to move to Austin from Philadelphia, but I chose Dell Med because I loved the city and the people.
Daniel Galles
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (M.D.)
Interests
In addition to being able to see the breadth of what we so diligently studied during medical school, pursuing emergency medicine allows me to meet people in some of their greatest times of need with compassionate care. I chose Dell Med EM because of the incredible faculty and residents that are dedicated to serving the diverse community of Austin, as well as the opportunity to enjoy such a unique and flourishing city. In my free time, I enjoy being with my wife, playing video games or guitar, and I’m always down to share good conversation over food or a good cup of coffee.
Jessica Killingley
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin (M.D.)
Interests
My interest in emergency medicine was piqued while working as a scribe after six years of teaching high school biology in D.C. I liked that people of all different backgrounds and needs were seen in the ED. EM fits into why I went into medicine - to serve everyone in their time of need regardless of their socioeconomic status. The camaraderie of Dell Med residents and faculty and their desire to teach made me want to continue learning here. I enjoy being in the sunshine, hiking, bouldering, board games, and spending time with friends and family.
Kaley Lulkovich
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Interests
My journey into medicine began from the emergency department as a medical scribe. I fell in love with E.M. for its excitement, dynamic environment, unexpected challenges, and rewarding experiences of critical care. Outside of medicine, I love spending time outdoors, hiking, traveling, diving in the ocean, paddle boarding and hanging out with my animals. I chose Dell Med for the people and the opportunity for extraordinary training in the beautiful city of Austin.
Marisa McDow
McGovern Medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (M.D.)
Interests
The field of emergency medicine has endless possibilities, and I’m excited to explore the sports medicine route. As a military dependent, I grew up across the country, but fell in love with Austin while attending undergrad at The University of Texas at Austin. As a former athletic training student with the Longhorn football team, I am thrilled to be back in the area to attend Texas sporting events with my husband. I love outdoor activities, trying new food while traveling, and playing with my Belgian Malinois, Athena.
Max Wright
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin (M.D.)
Interests
As a medical student at Dell Med, I relished every moment in the ED, and often the things that sent others running away are the very things that attracted me (like big messes and challenging patients). I love bringing order to chaos and making decisions under stress. I spent ten years in the Marine Corps and then several years in paramilitary operations, so my interests are tactical medicine, emergency medical services and global health. Outside the ED, I like to work out, run, and woodwork. I’ve got two wonderful teenage kids, a perfect longhaired dachshund, and a great church family at Austin Ridge.
Class of 2027
Dustin Beamon
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Interests
EM was a natural fit for me, caring for anybody and everybody on their worst days has always felt like my calling. I rotated at Dell Med as a student and was impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and the genuine investment of attendings and residents in both my education and well-being. Outside of medicine, you can find me enjoying a cup of coffee, chasing snow, hiking with my dog or practicing some pottery.
Katie Courville
Florida State University College of Medicine, Sarasota Campus (M.D.)
Interests
I am a former D1 soccer player with a love for the teamwork and excitement that comes with emergency medicine. When I’m off you can usually find me somewhere outdoors with my husband and three kiddos in tow. We love exploring, going to farmer’s markets and enjoying nights out with live music. I chose Dell Med for its commitment to underserved populations, outdoors and active lifestyle and the people within the program.
Andrew Cuevas
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Born in Miami, Florida, and having attended undergrad in Tennessee and medical school in California, I consider myself a little adventurous. I’ve been described as a “flaming extrovert” so I’ve never met a stranger. When not learning the art of medicine, I like to fly airplanes, explore nature, eat delicious foods, read engaging books, play board games and spend time with wonderful people. It’s even better when those can intersect.
Austin Fagerberg
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (M.D.)
Interests
I love emergency medicine because of the variety and acuity of problems we get to solve. I grew up in Austin and am stoked to be back in my hometown. When I’m not working, I love playing soccer, road trips in my VW bus and rock climbing.
Dean Paz
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests
I chose emergency medicine because of the profound privilege of engaging with patients during their most critical and vulnerable moments. It also offers a unique platform for collaboration among different specialties aimed at stabilizing patients at their core. Choosing Dell Med was a clear choice for me; the people host a positive collaborative environment, and it perfectly aligns with my passion for providing care for underserved communities. Outside of medicine, I enjoy watching sports with friends, cycling, riding motorcycles, spending time with my dog and trying different breweries.
Kimmy Pham
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas College of Medicine
Interests
I became fully immersed in emergency medicine after working as a medical scribe, where I was immediately drawn to the organized chaos and the opportunity to serve everyone’s needs regardless of their background or circumstances. I chose Dell Med for its close-knit feel and the comprehensive experiences I would gain in a vibrant, diverse community. Outside of medicine, you’ll find me enjoying good food, working out, dancing at concerts, browsing at HomeGoods or trying to coax my cat into playing fetch!
Mary Teeler
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (M.D.)
Interests
I chose emergency medicine for the unique relationships built with our patient population and the fast-paced, highly diverse work days. Dell Med stood out to me as a program that treats you like family — whether you’re joining the team for residency, collaborating as a consultant or seeking care as a patient. My interests within emergency medicine are public health and global health. When I’m not in the hospital, you might find me getting pulled along the trail by my ridgeback, Obi, pretending I’m good at tennis, chasing live music or taking sun naps.
Robin Torres
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Choosing emergency medicine was an easy decision for me. I enjoy the freedom it provides to treat anyone that comes into the ED and the wide spectrum of cases we will see on a daily basis. Dell Med won its place as my top choice due to its service-oriented mission, diverse training facilities, small class size, endless opportunities and unbeatable benefits! My professional interests include caring for the underserved, medical education and mentoring pre-medical students — especially first-gen students like myself. In my free time, you can find me digging for treasures at second-hand shops, learning guitar one chord at a time and regretting my decision to watch a scary movie before going to bed.