Aspiring Docs Diaries

Meet the author:

Tony Phan

Med Student

Tony Phan is a third-year medical student at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine and a former U.S. Air Force medic. Raised in Corpus Christi, TX, by Vietnamese immigrant parents, his journey to medicine has been shaped by a commitment to service, education, and caring for underserved communities. He is the founder of One Minute Medicine and remains active in community health efforts across East Texas. Outside of medicine, he enjoys exercising, writing, graphic design, and performing comedy.

Stories by Tony

Oct 14, 2026

Making Medicine Make Sense

Tony Phan

The “Why” by Tony Phan One of the most meaningful lessons I’ve learned during my third year of medical school […] Read More

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