The Texas Medical Board has begun accepting applications for two new physician license categories created by House Bill 2038, known as the DOCTOR Act, expanding pathways for internationally trained physicians and medical school graduates who did not secure residency positions.

The heart is the body’s main engine, constantly pumping oxygen and nutrient rich blood to every cell, tissue and organ, fueling our ability to live, move and thrive.

In the United States, more than 100,000 people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, according to Donate Life America, with a new name added to the national transplant waiting list every 8 to 10 minutes.

Across operating rooms in the Rio Grande Valley, two surgeons are helping shape the future of medicine while redefining what leadership in surgery looks like. Dr. Sandra Esquivel and Dr. Krystha Cantu represent different generations, yet they share a commitment to precision, innovation, and compassionate patient care.