"One of the things I would like to do with my career is inspire students to pursue medicine and show them that they have both the intelligence and the ability to become physicians."
Alexander Weinstein
At the age of 6, Alexander Weinstein told his mom he wanted to become a doctor when he grew up — a decision that only deepened as he matured, supported by his parents from the start.
A San Antonio local, Weinstein’s passion continued to grow as he realized the barriers to healthcare and the disparities faced within his own community. Now a medical student at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas at San Antonio, he is bringing the decision he made at six years old to life through his studies, shadowing mentors across the university.
Weinstein was pre-matched at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of UT San Antonio, and the experience has exceeded his expectations.
Through clinical shadowing, extensive volunteer opportunities and his nomination as a Presidential Ambassador Scholar, Weinstein believes that the university and its supporters are helping him put his best foot forward as he works towards his next step — residency.
Alexander WeinsteinOne of the most memorable pieces of advice that I’ve received is to plant your seed wherever you land — the Long School of Medicine is a great place to grow as an individual.
Weinstein hopes that his accomplishments not only advance his own career but also inspire others to pursue medicine and show that becoming a doctor is possible even without specific guidance, which is a barrier he believes many students face.
Outside of his studies, Weinstein volunteers at the Student-Faculty Collaborative Practice clinics, the food bank farm and with Doctors of Tomorrow, where he provides relatable insights to San Antonio high school students who are considering a career in healthcare. Through extracurricular activities, he is helping equip first-generation students with the skills, guidance and support needed to excel academically and build a strong foundation for long-term success in medicine — a value he will carry into practice.
Weinstein's goal is to return to the university to practice, teach, train and mentor. He hopes to serve students and patients facing barriers to healthcare and education in San Antonio and in as many communities as possible during his medical career.
"Having grown up in San Antonio and seeing how rapid the growth of the Medical Center is, it’s special to see how the place where I envision myself working in the future is becoming an academic powerhouse."
Alexander Weinstein
As a 2025 Presidential Ambassador scholarship recipient, Weinstein thinks of the scholarship donors as advocates who, like his teachers, want to see him succeed. He is thankful for both the financial support and the opportunity to represent the Long School of Medicine on campus and in the community. He knows that the scholarship benefits him now and will continue to make an impact as he moves toward the next steps in his career.
Weinstein looks forward to the next round of student nominations for the scholarship recipients. The way he sees it, the scholarship is a lot like the mentorship he provides — showing those interested in a career in healthcare that it’s a path you don’t have to walk alone.
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