Dr. Vidal brings extensive experience in primary care, urgent care, and hospital medicine, with a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient-centered healthcare. She is passionate about medical education, mentorship, and advancing quality care. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Cauca in Popayán, Colombia, and later completed Internal Medicine training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Vidal’s scholarly work includes numerous peer-reviewed publications and scientific abstracts in infectious diseases and internal medicine. A dedicated educator, she is a graduate of the UTMB Scholars in Education Program and was nominated for the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award by the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine. Returning to UTMB after previously serving more than a decade on faculty, Dr. Vidal brings a unique blend of international training, academic experience, and clinical expertise. During her time in private practice, she also served as a preceptor for trainees from the UTMB School of Nursing and Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant programs.