Cesar Raudel Padilla

Cesar Padilla is a first generation Mexican-American and 4th year medical student at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is expected to graduate in May 2012 and plans to become an anesthesiologist and specialize in critical care. Cesar hopes to serve the Latino community in California as well as in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he has spent his summers since childhood. He has helped the University of Rochester School of Medicine reach out to the local Latino community by coordinating mock interviews with Spanish speaking standardized patients. Cesar is an avid fútbol fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn daughter Elena.