Home: Chicago, IL. Age: 30. Birthplace: Iowa. Profession: Physician. Alma mater: University of Jordan. Languages spoken: English and Arabic.
Current project: Raising my two kids. Recent professional development: Understanding the science of statistics. Latest accomplishment: Completed chief residency. Latest contribution to others: Helped family out in medical cases, and stood by them in their hardest times. Hobbies: Going on adventures, hiking, trying out local coffee shops, and exploring the city. Recent travel or adventure: I completed a cross-country road trip visiting several major national parks.
Personality profile: Reliable, passionate, truthful, loyal, humble, and witty. How do you define a perfect friendship? Understanding, being there for each other, and being flexible with one another. What is your greatest joy? My family. What natural talent have you neglected? Drawing. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Firefighters. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Good restaurants. How do you relieve stress? Wake up early before everyone else, make a cup of coffee, and stare out the window. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Family.
What was your first paying job? Coffee shop waiter. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Pokémon. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Gladiator. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my babies. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Fear God in everything you do. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Always strive to be better than yourself. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Wiping out world hunger.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Life is fleeting. Be kind and make sure you’re remembered well. What widely held belief do you reject? Living irrationally or irresponsibly because of the notion of “you only live once.”
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An engineer. What advice would you give your younger self? Make every moment count. Be better than who you were yesterday. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My university graduation day. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My university days.
Personal mission: Continuous growth, empowering others, and contributing to a better world. Favorite quote: “Indeed, God loves that when any one of you performs a deed, he perfects it” (Prophet Muhammad).
