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Home Town: Originally from Ethiopia, I consider Central Arkansas my home away from home. I’ve lived in this area for nearly a decade and both my kids were born at UAMS.
I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: First, I fell in love with the people during my time shadowing and volunteering at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Second, I wanted to stay in Central Arkansas with my family.