Recent Graduates

Jared Dixon

Undergraduate:
University of Central Arkansas

Medical School:
University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Biography:
Dr. Dixon was born in Ogden, Utah and grew up in Arkansas. During college, Dr. Dixon served for two years as a missionary in Thailand. Dr. Dixon also worked as a research assistant and did a Neurology preceptorship.

Dr. Dixon is the recipient of several academic scholarships.

Dr. Dixon is married to Emberlee, they have three children.


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Andrea Ellis

Undergraduate:
Rice

Medical School:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas

Biography:
Dr. Ellis was born in Plano, TX. During college she served as the Assistant Director of the Baptist Student Ministry and was a mentor for female underclassmen. While at Southwestern, Dr. Ellis served as Co-president of the Family Medicine Student Interest Group; Coordinator of the OB/Gyn student training clinic, and was Women’s Bible Study leader and Coordinator for Dallas Life Homeless Clinic. Dr. Ellis was also the team leader for several medical mission trips to Mexico, where she served as a Spanish translator.

Dr. Ellis is married to Jason, who is an assistant district attorney for Smith County.


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Jason Gipson

Undergraduate:
Abilene Christian University

Medical School:
Texas Tech University School of Medicine

Biography:
Dr. Gipson was born in Abilene and grew up in East Texas. During college he started working with Habitat for Humanity, and continued through medical school. Dr. Gipson also participated in research projects and was the Chief Purchasing Officer for “Docs 4 Kids”, a student run organization that provided toys for children who were hospitalized during the holidays.

Dr. Gipson is a self-proclaimed “sports fanatic’ and plans to do a sports medicine fellowship after residency, then practice in rural West Texas.

Dr. Gipson is married to Chaney, they have one daughter.


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Jennifer Lee

Undergraduate:
Louisiana Tech

Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Biography:
Dr. Lee was born and grew up in Minden, Louisiana. While in medical school Dr. Lee was the President and Co-founder of “Women in Medicine”, a network of medical students interested in women’s issues. She also served as student leader for the Catholic Medical Student Association; and was Food Committee Chairman and camp counselor for Camp tiger, a one-week day camp for children with physical and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Lee is married to Jeff, they have one daughter.


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Wes Pemberton

Undergraduate:
Texas A&M

Medical School:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas

Biography:
Dr. Pemberton was born and grew up in Scurry, Texas. During college and medical school he was involved in several community activities including: Habitat for Humanity;

Special Olympics; mentor for incoming A&M freshman honor students; and elementary school tutor. Dr. Pemberton also participated for several years in “The Big Event”, a one-day student-run service project; played bingo with elderly residents of the Bluebonnet Retirement Home; and escorted mentally challenged adults to “Six Flags”.

Dr. Pemberton worked as a an exercise instructor at a Physical Rehabilitation clinic

Dr. Pemberton is the recipient of several academic scholarships and is a record holder in the Guinness Book of World Records. To find out what specific record he holds, you will have to ask him.

Dr. Pemberton is married to Amy, a teacher. He plans to practice in a rural area.


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Joel Richards

Undergraduate:
Texas A&M

Medical School:
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Biography:
Dr. Richards was born in Houston. Following high school he served four years in the Marine Corps as a machinegunner in the infantry, his tour of duty included the Middle East and Somalia.

During college Dr. Richards worked managing restaurants and a fitness center.

Dr. Richards volunteered at free clinics for the uninsured during college and medical school.

Dr. Richards is married to Natalie, a teacher, they have two children.


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Jessica Varnam

Undergraduate:
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

Medical School:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California

Biography:
Dr. Varnam was born and grew up in Loma Linda, California. During college Dr. Varnam she was the medical team coordinator for medical mission trips to Mexico.

In medical school Dr. Varnam was the Co-founder and President of the “Hands on Wholeness” student interest group, which promotes whole-person care of patients.

Dr. Varnam also served as Secretary and Community Service Coordinator for the Family Medicine Student Interest Group.

Dr. Varnam has worked as a YMCA Day Camp Leader, and as Direct Care staff for developmentally disabled adults.

Dr. Varnam is the recipient of several academic scholarships.

Dr. Varnam is married to David. She is planning on caring for the underserved population.

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