Program:

Pediatrics, Graduating Class of 2027

Originally from:

Palestine

Education:

Medical School: An-najah National University, West Bank, Palestine

Why did you choose your specialty?

I see the formative years of human life as an opportune time to provide crucial care and support, shaping these young individuals into physically and mentaly healthy adults, ready to blend within the community and face life challenges!

Family

I'm a family person obssessed with cats! All of my family and my 5 cats are in Palestine. I am here with my supportive husband, Ahmad, who is a Hurley resident, too.

When you're not working, what do you do for fun?

• Go get some plants for the balcony - I'm obsessed with home plants!
• I like wool knitting from which I make scarves.
• Cooking - I started to learn how to cook and I'm doing great!

What do you miss most about home?

I miss my night walks with my little sister, Saba. When we both have free time, we walk together on the video calls!

Favorite quotation:

If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.

~Emily Dickinson

I love it because everything we do in our lives matters, even if we don't realize.