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https://magazines.uthscsa.edu/mission-old/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/01/torres_child.jpg600609Joel Torres’ journey to medical school is an inspiring story of talent and perseverance. This year he embarks on his pediatrics rotation thanks in part to the generosity of Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long. He sees them as heroes.