"I had the opportunity to do things that a 3rd and 4th-year medical student in the U.S. would not be able to do," he recalls. He shared a remarkable story from his time at UAG where he actively participated in a surgical procedure, assisting the surgeon. "I was his assistant; I was given a medical surgery drill bit, and I was helping him realign the patient's fingers from the accident."
"The key is to work hard, it's okay to have fun, but keep it homed in a little bit, make yourself known to people, introduce yourself, always be friendly and charming, and whenever somebody asks if you want to do something, always say yes!" he advises.
In this inspiring interview, Dr. Paul Thomas Wielebinski reflects on how his education at UAG shaped his 40-year career in Internal Medicine, instilling clinical excellence, a global perspective, and a lifelong commitment to patient-centered care.
A recent El Paso Matters article explains that long-term population decline driven by lower birth rates and an aging population presents public health challenges for El Paso that require proactive planning to support both family wellbeing and healthy aging.
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