Meet the PGY-1 Residents

Shawn Putrus, DO, PGY-1

As a first-year resident and a member of the inaugural class at the La Maestra Family Medicine Residency Program, I have quickly come to appreciate how meaningful my experience has been. From my first day, I have been supported by faculty and colleagues who are genuinely invested in my growth as both a clinician and a community supporter. Growing up in El Cajon as a first-generation Chaldean, I witnessed many loved ones struggle to access quality care and to feel understood within the medical system. These experiences align deeply with La Maestra’s mission to serve economically challenged individuals and families with compassion and humility. Training in a Federally Qualified Health Center allows me to care for patients from a wide variety of  personal histories and to better understand the social and cultural factors that shape their health. Every day at La Maestra reminds me why I chose Family Medicine: to connect, to listen, and to make a lasting difference. If you share my passion for healthcare, building meaningful relationships, and caring for your community, then La Maestra is where you belong.

José González Rosado, MD, PGY-1

Before joining the La Maestra Family Medicine Residency Program, I spent two years training in Emergency Medicine in Miami. While I valued the intensity and immediacy of emergency care, I found myself wanting something more—continuity, connection, and the ability to build lasting relationships with my patients. Family Medicine offered that opportunity. At La Maestra, I’ve discovered a program that not only challenges me clinically but also aligns with my purpose: to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to my community. Here, every patient encounter is a chance to make a long-term impact. If you’re looking for a residency where medicine feels personal again—where you can grow as both a physician and an advocate—La Maestra es La Familia.