
Family Medicine Interest Group
Welcome! The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is a great way for students to explore the career opportunities available in the field of Family Medicine, while participating in a variety of community service projects and special events. Our mission is to stimulate interest and facilitate exploration into the field of Family Medicine by sponsoring community outreach projects, special events, guest speakers, as well as provide opportunities for involvement in local, state and national conferences.
How Do I Join?
Simply email our faculty advisor, Dr. K. Ashok Kumar to be added to the FMIG list serve. You will receive emails regarding upcoming events and activities sponsored by the group.
To learn more about the benefits of joining the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), visit the AAFP student membership page, www.aafp.org/studentbenefits.xml.
The FMIG at UTHSC San Antonio is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP). The FMIG is sponsored by the Department of Family and Community Medicine. If you have any questions, please contact us at 210-567-4555.
2009 - 2010 FMIG Officers
Kathryn Schmidt, FMIG President Year: MS2
Hometown: Kingwood, TX
Interests: Reading, Baking, Eating nice meals with friends.
Lauren Paniza, FMIG Vice President Year: MS2
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests: Playing sports, watching movies, eating and cooking
Kim Onyirioha, Treasurer Year: MS2
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests: Primary Care
Adriana Gonzalez, Secretary Year: MS1
Hometown: Los Fresnos, TX
Interests: Soccer and my Chihuahua
Jessica Brown, Meeting Coordinator/MS2 Liaison Year: MS2
Hometown: Waco, TX
Interests: Politics of Health Care & Improvements Towards Distribution of Care; Avid Sports Fan, especially basketball.
Gabrielle Jackson, Community Outreach Year: MS1
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests: Cooking, watching movies, relaxing
Dana Brown, MS1 Liaison Year: MS1
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests: Singing, reading, playing the piano, STUDYING!
Melissa Ballard , TAR WARS Coordinator Year: MS2
Hometown: Euless, TX
Interests: My dogs (7 yo Doberman Pinscher, Emma & 1 yo mutt, Abby)
Loren (Lori) Fisher, Apple Wars Coordinator Year: MS1
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests: Church, Military Stuff-airshows, etc., scuba, kids, cats.
TBA, MS3 Liaison (San Antonio Campus) Coordinator
Year: MS3
Hometown:
Interests:
Naomi Kellogg Courtright, MS3 Liaison (RAHC Campus) Coordinator
Year: MS3s
Hometown: Northwest Arkansas
Interests: Family, rollerblading, sleeping.
Daniel Contreras, MS4 Liaison Year: MS4
Hometown: McAllen, TX
Interests: Hiking, dancing, singing, LP record collector, vintage lunchbox collector, Star Wars memorabilia.
Craig Lilie, Director of Fundraising Year: MS1
Hometown: Columbus, TX
Interests: Family, sports (performing/spectating), exercising, reading, working outdoors, medicine, cooking, watching movies












