Tariq Tamimi
MD
Program:
Pediatrics, Graduating Class of 2027
Originally from:
Palestine
Education:
- Medical School: Misr University for Science and Technology College of Medicine, Giza, Egypt
- Pediatric Residency: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Medical internship: Ain Shams University Hospitals. Cairo, Egypt
Why did you choose your specialty?
I love dealing with kids and I find them very cute. It's also a very rewarding speciality
Family
My parents and my younger brother are living in UAE right now
When you're not working, what do you do for fun?
I enjoy working out and playing video games. Typical guy hobbies
What do you like most about Michigan?
It is so green in Michigan, definitely not what I'm used to. The nature here is so beautiful
What do you miss most about home?
I miss my family and friends most of all, as well as the food. I keep in touch with them through video calls, and I recently took up cooking to make some of the dishes I miss.