What is your hometown?
I was born and raised in New Delhi, India.
Where did you attend medical school?
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India.
What other educational credentials do you have?
After medical school, I did postgraduate specialty training in clinical and experimental pharmacology from University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University, India.
What are your particular clinical interests?
My clinical interests include outpatient family medicine, preventive care, mental health, evidence-based practice, and ethics in clinical trials. I am excited about discovering newer areas of interest as I go about my residency training.
Why did you choose Family Medicine?
I have been working in the field of clinical trial management for many years. My role in coordinating trials for a new malaria drug took me to rural areas of India, Africa, and Bangladesh. Witnessing the strong need for access to primary care surely left a lasting impression on me. I also feel drawn to Family Medicine because it will enable me to maintain the close relationships that I have always envisioned for having with my patients.
Why did you choose the Little Rock Family Medicine residency program?
I feel fortunate to be in the UAMS Little Rock Family Medicine Residency program! Little Rock has been my home away from home since I moved here almost six years ago with my husband and two sons. All these years, I have always heard good things about the program. These positive impressions got further reinforced during the interview day. I came back highly impressed by the program’s well-rounded training curriculum, faculty members who were eager to share their knowledge and experiences, a team of enthusiastic residents, and inspiring strong leadership. I truly feel the program will help me in achieving my goal of becoming a skilled, caring, and competent family physician.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?
In my spare time, I enjoy crossword puzzles, live theatre, experimenting with fusion cooking, and group fitness classes. Adventure sports fascinate me. I have done sky diving, bungee jumping, and white water rafting in recent years, and I am always looking forward to opportunities to try more. I find spending time with my family and friends rejuvenating.