We are thrilled to welcome you to DHR Health as you embark on your advanced clerkships and elective rotations with our residency programs. The Rio Grande Valley is not only a vibrant community but also a unique environment for medical education, and we are excited to have you join us. We look forward to working with you and hope you have a rewarding and memorable experience.
Warm regards,
The DHR Health Graduate Medical Education Team
We welcome you to read the bios of our dedicated medical students and discover their unique journeys, interests, and aspirations in the field of medicine. Get to know the individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care and making a difference in our community!
Trayce Isaiah Gray is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Houston College of Medicine and a proud member of its inaugural class. Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, he grew up in a low-income, underserved community where access to healthcare was limited but resilience was a way of life. Before medicine, Trayce worked long hours at the Port of Beaumont as a barge cleaner and in an industrial paint warehouse, experiences that strengthened his work ethic and connection to the community that raised him. A former Division I football player at Lamar University, he learned the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance that now define his approach to patient care. Inspired by his own injuries and the mentors who helped him recover, he is pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery and has applied this year, where he hopes to combine skill, service, and mentorship to expand musculoskeletal care and opportunity in communities like his own.
My name is Sydney Gandy. I am applying medicine-pediatrics. My current career goals are providing transition care for medically complex individuals in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Outside of medicine I enjoy playing soccer and board games.
I am originally from Del Rio, Texas. I am applying to internal medicine residency and interested in a cardiology fellowship. I am interested in chronic disease management and prevention. Outside of medicine I enjoy following football and soccer, and outdoor activities with my fiancé.
David Cardenas is a rising fourth-year medical student thrilled to join the surgical team for a sub-internship. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, David has a strong interest in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He recently completed a research fellowship in the Plastic Surgery Department at UT Southwestern, where he focused on projects related to hand surgery and treatment of major keloids. In his free time, David enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his younger 4 brothers and playing sports. He is eager to contribute to patient care and learn from the expertise of the surgical team during this rotation.
