Biography

Dr. Villareal graduated from Southern Methodist University with a major in Biological Sciences and minors in Chemistry, International Studies and Human Rights.  She received her MD from UT Southwestern Medical Center where she actively participated in the student-run free clinics and the annual health fair, United to Serve. She completed her residency at UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine, serving as Chief Resident during her third year, and earning distinctions in Community Medicine and Global Health upon graduation. Her passion for community health and teaching led her to her current position as Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine. A self-professed adrenaline junkie, she enjoys traveling and trying out new cuisine with family and friends in her free time.

Education

Medical School
UT Southwestern Medical School (2016)
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center (2019), Family Medicine

Research Interest

  • Preventive Medicine
  • Residency Curriculum Development
  • Resident Wellness
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Student-Run Free Clinics

Honors & Awards

  • AFMRD and NAPCRG Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarship
    (2019)
  • UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Chief Resident
    (2019)
  • UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine PGY-3 of the Year
    (2019)
  • UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Team Player of the Year
    (2019)
  • AAFP GME Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education
    (Awarded to 12 out of 3,500 eligible family medicine residents) (2018)
  • Texas Academy of Family Physicians Member of the Month
    (2018)
  • UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine PGY-2 of the Year
    (2018)
  • Minnie Lee Lancaster Scholarship Award in Family Medicine
    (2016)