I'm the oldest of 4 (2 brothers and 1 sister). I was born and raised in Texas and moved up to Chicago for college, back to Texas for medical school, and am now back in Chicago for residency (1 year left iA!).

I've got a wide range of interests: I've been playing the piano since I was 7, listen to every genre of music, like to stay active (biking, going to the gym, kayaking, basketball, playing tennis), watching movies, keeping up with a handful of TV shows. I like to read for fun and hopefully can get more done now that work isn't so hectic. I like to travel when I have the time and think it's the best way to learn about myself and the world around me.

Personality wise I think most people who know me will say I have a laid back, easy going personality. I'd say I'm either an introverted extrovert or an extroverted introvert- I enjoy spending time with friends but I'm just as comfortable staying at home and reading a book, watching TV, or playing some videogames.  

I'm a "middle of the road" type of person when it comes to religion and culture. It's such a relative term. That being said, Islam is important to me and I do consider it a way of life (plays a role in my day to day choices).