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Home Town: Tindivanam, India
When I study medicine, I most enjoying learning about: how all systems are interconnected, understanding pathophysiology and choosing the right treatment methodology driven by evidence.
Things that make me unique are: I am the first physician in my extended family.
I’m not only a doctor, I also like to: play board and card games, gardening and hiking with my family.
To get myself motivated I think of: exceptional stories of resiliency shown by little patients.
Favorites
Books: Ponniyin Selvan, Sivagamiyin Sabatham, Guns, Germs and Steel
Movies: Disney and South Indian movies.
TV Show: Friends, Manifest, Money Heist
Music: Ilayaraja and A.R.Rahman Hits
I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and…: I loved every moment I spent during my research internship at Child Neurology department. Everyone, right from the faculty, residents, staff were welcoming and supportive all along. Also, ACH being the only pediatric hospital in the state of Arkansas makes it my choice for residency training.