Where did you grow up?
Flemington, NJ. It was the garden part of the Garden State!
Why did you choose a career in medicine?
My undergraduate degree was in biomedical engineering, and while it was exciting and there were many opportunities from that, I felt that medicine was a natural fit. There are just as many opportunities to solve problems, but I am able to get to know my patients and their stories.
What is your favorite part about being a physician and why?
There are lots of great parts of being an OBGYN. Selfishly, when a patient comes back to my office for a post operative visit telling me that they are feeling the best they have in years, I know that was a direct result of what I did. Beyond that, I do appreciate getting to know patients over time and always enjoy finding out when we have something random in common.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Other than your mom, the only person that will always have all your interests at heart is yourself! MSV comes pretty close though!
From a practice of medicine standpoint – will ordering xyz test change your management? If not, then think very hard about whether you actually need it.
What advice would you give to new MSV members?
Keep your eyes and ears open. Listen to everyone, especially those that you don’t agree with. Don’t try to do everything all at once. Take your time and keep coming back, because you never know what you’ll see or learn!
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
My grandparents – they grew up in China and saw multiple changes in culture, governments, standard of living. What did they experience, how did they handle it?
You are happiest when?
I am post call, my inbox is (almost) empty, the world feels like it’s my oyster, and I can spend time with my friends and family.