Current project: Conducting pain medicine research. Latest accomplishment: Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1. Hobbies: Golf, soccer, hockey, marathons, reading and traveling. Recent travel or adventure: Portugal, India and Jamaica. Last book read: A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. Recently viewed and recommended: House of the Dragon, The Sopranos and Malcolm in the Middle. Recent unique acquisition: A Connor McDavid rookie hockey card.
Personality profile: Curious, kind, hardworking and conscientious. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Generous. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual respect, honesty, loyalty and generosity. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your guilty pleasure? Seinfeld, even after watching it multiple times. What natural talent have you neglected? Math. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Physiotherapy. How do you relieve stress? Running or playing pickup soccer.
What was your first paying job? Math assistant teacher. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? NBA 2K. What book have you repeatedly read? The Son of Neptune, by Rick Riordan. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A poster of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence.
What change would you like to see in the world?
A world where everyone has fair access to opportunity, education and healthcare.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Never let setbacks, fear or other people’s expectations stop you from pursuing a meaningful life. What widely held belief do you reject? That success is determined mostly by talent. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Relentless Pursuit. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Glen Powell. 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? A professional soccer player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My computer. What advice would you give your younger self? Never give up and keep fighting—the road to success is never a straight path.
Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take" (Wayne Gretzky). Desired epitaph: He changed lives far beyond his own—a physician, builder and leader whose legacy lived on through generations.
