"I graduated from UCLA with a neuroscience degree, and I love neuroscience - and a lot of my undergraduate activities revolved around neurological research and afflictions of the brain.. and that's where my passions lie. I am a strong advocate of the patient-doctor relationship and the physician's role in reducing social determinants of health.

On a less academic note, I play the flute, and I practice yoga, taking care of one's health is both physical and mental.

Now I'm here and ready to begin the next chapter of my journey as a family physician."

"I graduated from college and obtained a chemistry degree. I chose this degree partly because of my love of science but also because I always dreamed of being a Medical Doctor. I felt that being a doctor will enable me to serve and give back; due to some profound experiences I had growing up in multiple countries in Africa. I saw how a lack of access to healthcare led folks within that population to suffer from treatable diseases that could have been either prevented or treated with good access to healthcare. With that experience, I saw the importance of having a family medicine doctor. I am keen on being a family medicine doctor where I will do my part in serving the community. Outside of medicine, I enjoy watching and playing soccer. Soccer taught me that every member of the team had a specific job to perform using a unique skill set, and team success was only achievable through strong leadership, collaborations, and trust. Those skills are useful within a healthcare setting as well."

"I grew up in Ohio and spent a lot of time with my family camping and enjoying nature. I studied pre-medicine and psychology at ***, as a first-generation college student I used my resilience and internal drive to pursue my dream of being a physician. I explored my interest in medicine by volunteering at the local children's hospital and internationally with a global health course. I attended medical school at ***. During medical school, my interest has included wilderness medicine, education, and caring for underserved patients. My future plans for emergency medicine are to further develop these interests in medical education and wilderness medicine."

"I was born and raised in India. Born in a family of doctors, becoming a physician and carrying forward the legacy has always been a dream for me. I was able to accomplish it with hard work, resilience, and family support. I always wanted to pursue a residency in the US as the training program is one of the best in the world. My interest further solidified after doing rotations as I developed insight into how the residency program works. In my free time, I like to do gardening. We have a small kitchen garden at home where we grow vegetables. I also like to play Table Tennis and won many prizes in my med school."

"I am an international medical graduate. I was born and raised in a rural part of a small country called Nepal. Being born close to the Indian border I was able to experience different languages and cultures and that helped me to broaden my perspective of life. I come from a small family with my parent, wife, and younger brother.

My interest in medicine started to develop during my childhood when my father was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. As the illness crippled my father, I was there to watch his misery and suffering. But with the appropriate treatment and compassion from one of the modest doctors, he was able to recover. This served as the catalyst that motivated me to pursue a career in the field of medicine.

I got lucky to crack the MBBS entrance exam provided by the Ministry of Education to study medicine under full scholarship, which is considered one of the toughest exams in Nepal. Following graduation, I worked in private and public hospitals mostly in resource-limited settings. I have rotated around various hospitals and clinics in the USA, which has helped me get familiar with their healthcare system.

Just a little about myself outside of academics. I am the kind of person who loves to play and watch cricket. I do love watching movies and web series especially related to science fiction. I have recently developed an interest in cooking. That is all about me."

"There is much to talk about myself on my personal and career side. I graduated from Sudan and have been a practicing doctor for many years in Saudi Arabia and Sudan. I consider myself to have a patient and resilient personality and am humble to learn from seniors and juniors alike regardless of age and sex. Outside of professional life, I enjoy music, soccer, and swimming the most and all of these traits together helped me pursue my USMLE journey with confidence despite tough family and financial circumstances around me and now here I am enthusiastically running my interview with your esteemed …. Program, and I am really thankful that you gave me this opportunity to interview with your program."

"There is a lot to share about my life, but I will stick to four defining aspects of who I am.
First, I’m an immigrant. I was born in Kenya and relocated to the United States with my family after finishing High school. This immigrant background as well as seeing my parents work two jobs and later pursue higher education, instilled in me resilience and a desire to remain focused on my studies and my goals.<
Secondly, I am driven by a commitment to service. This stems from my experience in healthcare in my country of origin. Through the lens of a failed healthcare system and just there being fewer doctors than the patient population, I saw the potential to make tangible differences in the lives of people especially those who are marginalized and so medicine provided me a blend of passion and purpose.
Thirdly, I am passionate about advocacy and driving meaningful change in the lives of the individuals I serve. I do that in my current role, as a behavioral health technician where I am called upon to provide witnessing testimonies to our treatment team or the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Lastly, I believe in holistic wellness. With an understanding that true wellness encompasses the physical, mental, and spiritual. I enjoy activities such as bible study, Christian concerts, and fun physical activities such as Zumba."