A future Family Medicine physician committed to whole-person care, health equity, and building lasting relationships with patients and communities across Texas and beyond.
"Medicine is not just a science — it is an art of meeting people where they are, earning their trust, and walking alongside them toward health. That is the physician I am becoming." — Gabrielle Barnett Soyebo, MD Candidate
Gabrielle Barnett Soyebo is a fourth-year MD candidate at Ross University School of Medicine, completing her clinical training at Trinity Health Oakland. With a background in biochemistry from Baylor University and years of pre-clinical research experience, she brings scientific rigor and genuine warmth to every patient encounter.
Having lived and served in Barbados, Texas, Michigan, and Florida, Gabrielle brings a uniquely broad perspective to primary care — one shaped by international healthcare settings, underserved communities, and a deep personal commitment to health equity and reproductive justice.
Her clinical interests center on Family Medicine's core promise: comprehensive, continuous, relationship-based care for individuals and families across the full lifespan — with particular passion for women's health, pediatrics, and chronic disease prevention.
Every clinical decision begins with listening — to the patient's story, values, and goals for their health.
From Barbados to Houston to Oakland — a consistent commitment to serving underserved and underrepresented populations.
An active academic coach and mentor for pre-medical students, translating her own journey into guidance for the next generation.
A published research contributor with hands-on experience in data integrity, assessment methodology, and clinical investigation.
Core and elective clerkships completed at Trinity Health Oakland and affiliated sites, Nov 2024 – Present. Currently MS4 at Ross University School of Medicine.
Volunteered at the Barbados Fertility Centre (patient intake, triage, and care planning) and served at the Barbados Community Health Fair (chronic disease screening for hypertension and diabetes). Participated in RUSM Pediatrics Kids Day, delivering health education to children and families on preventable illness and healthy development.
Published researcher with experience in pediatric neurodevelopment, cognitive assessment, and community-based behavioral science.
Zucker, T., McCallum, C., Yeomans-Maldonado, G., Assel, M., Elias, C., Barnett, G., Hirlas, I., Hill, A. (October 2021). Feasibility of Behavior Change Techniques to Increase Parent Involvement in STEM with Young Children Experiencing Poverty. NSF Annual PI Meeting, Advancing Informal STEM Learning Project Showcase.
From board leadership to medical missions, a lifelong pattern of showing up for communities.
Serving on the board of a Houston-based nonprofit supporting the Latinx community through health access, education, and advocacy initiatives.
Competitively selected for an interdisciplinary program focused on reproductive justice, abortion care, and health equity policy advocacy.
Providing community support and patient navigation services for reproductive healthcare access.
Performed chronic disease screenings (hypertension, diabetes) and connected underserved Barbadian residents to local health resources.
Served as a therapeutic touch volunteer for premature and medically fragile neonates in a Level IV NICU.
Costa Rica Outward Bound and Awaken: Uganda — international service rooted in a conviction that healthcare is a human right.
English (native) · Spanish (conversational) — an asset for serving Texas's growing Spanish-speaking patient population.
Seeking Family Medicine residency in Texas and the Gulf South. Available for interviews, away rotations, and correspondence.