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As the daughter of a physician, Dr. Priya Raja initially considered other fields for her own career. However, after conducting research in South Africa and studying health care policy in Chicago, she was drawn to UT Southwestern Medical School to achieve her goals.

Dr. Sheena Pillai’s family has a long history with the Southwestern Medical District. Her father has worked at Parkland Hospital, where she was born, for over 20 years. Bringing that legacy back full circle, Dr. Pillai is recognized for her excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R

Dr. Rachel Thomas has an intellectual curiosity that sparked her interest in science and medicine at a young age. That trait helped her excel at UT Southwestern Medical School and earn a prestigious honor that recognizes her promise in the field of neurology.

Dr. Trey Bowen’s primary goal is simple: to be the best advocate for his patients. Known for his compassion and kindness by faculty and peers alike, he is the recipient of the Dr. Richard Mays Smith Award.

Even as a child, Dr. Sydney Pinch was unwavering in her desire to be a physician. That passion and focus have led her to where she is now. Her efforts also have garnered her recognition from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as recipient of the 2019 Southwestern Gynecologic Assembly Award.

The specialty of urology felt like a perfect fit for Dr. Shivani Gaitonde. This year, she is recognized with the John D. McConnell Award for Excellence in Urology for her commitment to the field.

Graduating from medical school is a great adventure that can take a village to complete. Over the past four years, Dr. Christian Leal and Dr. Joseph Stegeman triumphantly managed their own course loads while also helping fellow students succeed, earning recognition with tutoring awards from Student