A Young Cousin’s Diagnosis Inspires Burnett School of Medicine Graduate to Become a Physician
My Journey to Medical School Video Series features Ethan Vieira, M.D. ’25, graduate of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Ethan Vieira, M.D. ‘25
Hometown: San Jose, California
Why do you want to be a doctor?
“My cousin Zachery was diagnosed with Dup15q; it’s a duplication of the 15th chromosome. My aunt and uncle had to go see specialists and the world of medicine opened up for me by hearing their stories. I thought it would be so rewarding to be a physician to help families like my aunt and uncle.”
Why did you choose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU?
“I loved the early clinical exposure, but I also wanted a small class size. I really wanted to know all my classmates and I wanted to know students from other classes. I think that adds to your medical school experience.”
What’s one thing your classmates don’t know about you?
“I love to travel. I feel privileged to have seen so much of the world. I’ve been to thirty countries. One of first memories is going to Portugal with my parents to see my great-grandmother when I was 3-years old. Because traveling was instilled in me at such a young age, it’s something that I continue to do.”
What’s next for you in your medical journey?
“I matched my number one choice at Stanford Health Care in Pediatrics. I am in Palo Alto training at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. I am so excited to be training with some of the top pediatricians in the country.”