Jesus Guzman Jr., DO

 I chose family medicine as my specialty because of its versatility. As an emergency room scribe, I saw firsthand how an FM-trained physician performed deliveries, OMT, and ED procedures while running his personal clinic. During my time in medical school, both my FM preceptors did a combination of inpatient and outpatient work. Beyond being versatile, they enjoyed amazing patient–physician relationships and knew their patients on intimate terms, from their comorbidities and medications to their children’s graduations and career choices. I truly enjoyed those months in clinic, because although they were hard work, I had finally found a specialty that matched my personality. I chose to continue my training at UNM in recognition of its commitment to providing to its underserved population and because it offers nearly a full spectrum of training and is backed by the largest health and university network in New Mexico.