Categorical Fellows
Outside of work: I enjoy spending time with my wife and our young child. We love being outdoors, whether we're taking family road trips, exploring nature trails, or simply relaxing at home and tending to my little garden.
Favorite quote: "...Be keen on what benefits you, seek help from god and don't give up..." Prophet Muhammad PBUH
Hometown: Nablus, and Amman.
Medical School: University of Jordan
Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch.
Clinical focus: critical care and interventional cardiology
Research Interest: undecided yet but anything critical care or interventional cardiology.
I chose Arkansas Children’s Hospital because: I chose ACH for its high-volume clinical exposure, supportive learning environment, and an opportunity to learn from an exceptional and dedicated team of faculty and fellows.
Outside of work, I enjoy my time exploring hiking trails, running, and reading non-fiction.
Favorite quote: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value”- Albert Einstein
Hometown: Valsad, Gujarat, India
Medical School: B J Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland
Clinical focus: I enjoy all aspects of cardiology, with a focused interest in Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology
Research Interest: Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology
I chose Arkansas Children’s Hospital because: The faculty are easy to get along and work with, very knowledgeable, and great educators.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and reading.
Favorite quote: “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” ―Mark Twain
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Medical School: LSU New Orleans
Residency: Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge, LA
Clinical focus: Likely pursuing a 4th year CVICU training position
Research Interest: CVICU
I chose Arkansas Children’s Hospital because: Everyone during the interview process was incredibly welcoming and echoed how the program supports the fellows achieve their fullest potential. I also wanted to train at Arkansas Children’s as it serves a diverse patient population, with cases that could range from simple bread and butter cardiology to the rare zebras.
Outside of work, I spend my time: Road trips with my husband, watercolor painting, and playing team sports.
Favorite quote: “It’s leviOsa, not levioSA!” – Hermione Granger
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Residency: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Clinical focus: Advanced Imaging
Research Interest: Advanced Imaging
I chose Arkansas Children’s Hospital because: the volume and variety of the clinical work offer top tier training opportunities, and the faculty both professionally and personally are as good as they come.
Outside of work, I spend my time with my wife and our young son, watching football or hockey, or getting out and exploring Little Rock and central Arkansas.
Favorite quote: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
Hometown: Howell, MI
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Clinical focus: Undecided at this point, but CVICU and imaging have been the most interesting to me so far.
Research Interest: Undecided
