Name: Tiffany Choate
Undergraduate Education: UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
Major: BS in Medical Technology
Bio:  Prior to PA school I was working at Children's Medical Center in Dallas doing DNA research in infectious diseases

Name: Rachel Boyer 
Age:  28 
Hometown: Weatherford, TX 
Undergraduate Education:  Angelo State University 
Major: Medical Technology 
Bio:  I worked for 5 years as a Medical Technologist specialized in Blood Bank for Cook Children’s Medical Center before starting PA school.  I have two cats named, Tiffany and Chloe.  I live my life by believing in Philippians 4:13, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’  

Name: Fara Crawford
Hometown: Stephenville , Texas
Where you did your Undergrad: Tarleton State University

Name: Celeste Ferencak 
Age: 25
Hometown: San Antonio
Undergraduate Education: UT San Antonio, 2002 
Major: BS in Biology 
Bio: I worked as an ophthalmic assistant for a retinal specialist in San Antonio for 2 years before my acceptance to PA School.  UNTHSC was my top choice school and I have not only enjoyed the school but the city as well. 

Name: Lea Franks
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University
Major: Biomedical Science

Name: Adrian Stephen Garcia
Hometown: San Antonio , Texas
Undergraduate Education: The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2000
Major: Biology

Name: Trisha Holmes
Hometown: Liberty Hill , TX
Undergraduate Education: McMurry University in Abilene
Major: BS Degree in Biology

Name : Nicole Jennings
Age:  24
Hometown: New Braunfels , Texas
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University in College Station
Major: B.S. in Biomedical Science and Animal Science in 2002
Bio: I was married in May of 2004.  I love animals, reading, chocolate, and naps.

Name: Kevin S. Marcum
Hometown: El Paso, Tx
Undergraduate Education: UT El Paso
Bio: I am a non-traditional student with a wife and 2 children at home. Prior to PA School I spent 6 years as a Paramedic for the El Paso Fire Department and before that 4 years as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps. Favorite Saying: Don’t take yourself so seriously…no one else does!

Name: Andrea Morris
Age: 23
Hometown: Coppell , Texas
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University
Major: Biomedical Science
Bio: Upon graduation from Texas A&M University in May of 2003, I went straight to PA School. Whoop! I am also a certified EMT. I was recently married (June 13, 2004) to Brad. He is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and deploying to Iraq this fall. I am a Key Volunteer with the United States Marine Corps and am the President of the Physician Assistant Club at UNTHSC. My hobbies are shopping, reading, traveling, and decorating! I am interested in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery and hope to specialize into these areas.

Name: Eric Sims
Hometown: Hereford, TX
Undergraduate Education: Angelo State University
Short statement: To those who toil and labor, I give you my regard but remind you as you push and shove it's really not that hard.

Name: Natalya Slobodkin
Hometown: Moscow , Russia 
Undergraduate Education: TWU 
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 
Bio: I came to US about twelve years ago with my parents and younger brother. I started working at early age to help my parents. Eventually, I was able to attend school and earn my bachelor degree. I always had interest in medicine so before earning my degree I was an ophthalmic assistant. I met my husband here, who is also from Russia . He finished school in England and moved to US. We have two wonderful children. I am very grateful to be accepted to PA program and be a part of UNTHSC.
”To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” -Anatole France

Name:  Lyndee Tucker 
Undergraduate Education: Tarleton State University
Major: Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology, Master of Science in Business Management 
Bio: I am from Waco, TX and it is my hope to return there someday to work in one of the hospitals in either the ER or in surgery.

Name: Sarah Werner
Hometown: Colorado Springs , CO
Undergraduate Education: West Texas A&M University
Favorite saying: "Do your best; forget the rest."