FQHC Track Resident: Siler City
Hi everyone! My name is Michael Escobar, but most people know me as Mikey. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and went on to attend the University of Florida for undergrad—Go Gators! After graduation, I took a gap year working as a bilingual medical scribe, which is where my love for primary care first sparked, especially while caring for underserved, Spanish-speaking patients. From there, I moved to Detroit for medical school at Wayne State University, where I met my partner, who I couples matched with, and where I solidified my desire to become a family physician. During this time, I served on the board of the Latino Medical Student Association, which deepened my passion for advocating for Latino patients and bridging language gaps in medicine. On rotations, I found something to enjoy in nearly every specialty, but it was family medicine that truly felt like home. The variety of caring for a child in one room and a grandparent in the next sealed the deal for me.
When applying to residency, it was important for me to find a program where I could serve underserved Latino communities while also improving my Medical Spanish. The UNC FQHC track has been exactly that! Between Spanish bootcamp and having over 75% of my patient panel be Spanish-speaking, I’ve not only continued to grow as a physician, but also fulfilled a lifelong goal of connecting with patients in their native language. The FQHC track has made me feel both challenged, yet right at home.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy lifting weights, playing pickleball, and going on a run with friends. On the weekends, you will probably catch me rooting for the Miami Dolphins (Fins Up!) and beating my co-residents in fantasy football.
