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Tamimi Tariq W

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.