Dr. Jenika Sanchez DO

What is your hometown?

• Celina, TX.

Where did you attend medical school?

• University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine.

What other educational credentials do you have?

• Bachelors in Science.

What are your particular clinical interests and why?

• I am really interested in Osteopathic manipulation treatment (OMT). I believe it can be a powerful tool to help patients achieve better health.

What inspired you to pursue a career in family medicine?

• For me, the draw to family medicine was the chance to build genuine connections with patients. It’s incredibly rewarding to develop close relationships and see patients of all ages and backgrounds throughout their lives. This allows me to provide holistic care, addressing not just their physical health but also their mental and social well-being.

Why did you choose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program?

• I chose a Community-Based Family Medicine Residency program because I am deeply passionate about serving the community and making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Do you have any publications?

• Clinical Significance of Screening Electrocardiograms for the Administration of Propranolol for Problematic Infantile Hemangiomas. https:/doi.org/10.1155/2021/6657796

Please provide details of any previous Poster Presentations you have done in the past:

• Regulation of Angiogenesis in Chicken Embryos at the 7th Integrative Biology Workshop and Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) conference.

Please outline any honors or awards you have received in the past:

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What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?

• My hobbies include exercising, cooking, hiking, biking, playing basketball, and traveling

Dr. Jenika Sanchez DO