I grew up in Minneapolis. I'm currently working as an anesthesiologist in Chicago, but will soon be moving to San Francisco. My parents are in Sacramento area and my younger brother is in Phoenix. My family is originally Bangladeshi. 

My religion is a big part of who I am and a big part of the lens through which I see the world. I pray regularly, pay zakat, and fast as much of Ramadan as I can. That being said, I'm definitely not perfect in my practice. For me, the biggest thing is that I try, and that's honestly probably the most I could expect of anyone else. I also realize that an individual's relationship with religion is complex, and I think it's important to not be overly judgmental.

Before this pandemic, typical things I would do with my free time include jogging, practicing guitar, travelling, going to mosque events, skiing, hiking, and making plans with friends and family. Recently, I had gotten more involved with guitar, at times playing with others and at times playing in live gigs. I do consider myself somewhat active and adventurous. I've gone on a few hiking trips overseas and have solo traveled internationally a few times as well. Fitness is a priority to me, and I'm usually working out in some way or form several times a week. 

I do consider myself family-oriented and do hope to have one of my own someday. I do prioritize keeping in touch with relatives and old friends whether through frequent visits or frequent phone calls despite at times a far distance apart. Despite having a somewhat demanding career, I place a lot of emphasis on work-life balance through taking care of oneself with good diet and exercise habits, praying regularly, maintaining hobbies, and maintaining relationships with loved ones.