Aspiring Docs Diaries

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Tony Phan

Med Student

Tony Phan, a second-year medical student at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, hails from Corpus Christi, TX, where he was raised by Vietnamese immigrant parents. His passion lies in family medicine, where he aspires to forge meaningful connections with patients and provide comprehensive care to meet the needs of underserved communities. Outside of school, he enjoys exercising, reading, writing, and performing comedy.

Stories by Tony

Mar 14, 2025

Detours to Dreams: Reflections from a Non-Traditional Student

Tony Phan

Like video game side quests, life’s detours led me to unexpected adventures that enriched my journey to medical school. The […] Read More