![What are we looking for in resident?](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/styles/two_thirds_width_component_image/public/2022-11/radiation-oncology-resident-party_0.jpg?itok=WStIBBsj&h=0c264019)
Celebrations
What are we looking for in a resident?
A team player, motivated, empathetic and willing teacher for co-residents, students and patients.
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Resident Outings
Our residents enjoy time outside the program attending events that Houston has to offer.
First-Year Residents
![Abraham](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/abraham-arenas-aamc-id-14534087.jpg)
Hometown: McAllen, Texas
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science at Houston
Hobbies: Fishing, carpentry, silver working creating silver signet rings, bands, and pendants. I also love running in 5k program.
![Madeline](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/madeline-mariah-flanagan-aamc-id-14263689.jpg)
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Going on walks, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with my family.
Second-Year Residents
![Kevin](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/cao-kevin.jpg)
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hobbies: Traveling, Fitness, Reading
![Caleb](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/stewart-caleb.jpg)
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Medical School: Texas Tech HSC
Hobbies: Baseball, javelin, Russian literature
Third-Year Residents
![Cheryl](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/claunch-cheryl.jpg)
Hometown: Falfurrias, Texas
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, trail running, and spending time with my family
![Piyush](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/pathak-piyush.jpg)
Hometown: Weslaco, Texas
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, biking, travel, museums, podcasts/audiobooks, chess and guitar
Fourth-Year Residents
![Lucas](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/sapienza-lucas.jpg)
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medical School: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Hobbies: Running, soccer, playing the piano and bass
![Justin](https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/thomas-justin.jpg)
Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
College/University: Southern Methodist University
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Hobbies: Spending time with wife, pretending to play guitar, road trips, eating, hiking when there’s a chance of elevation gain, and reminiscing.