Tell us about where you currently live (city/country) and how you ended up in this location.

I am originally from Mumbai, India but currently live and work in Chicago, USA. After medical school in India, I moved to Boston for public health training and stayed through residency in Philadelphia, fellowship in Louisville and now my first FPMRS job.

Tell us about your work - your job title, where you work, how long you've worked in the field, areas of focus or research, etc.

I work at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago’s oldest teaching institution. I provide FPMRS and complex GYN care to a diverse community in Chicago and work with ObGyn residents on their research. Combining my background in public health and surgery, my interests lie in improving surgical access and health care disparities.

When and why did you decide to join IUGA?

I decided to join IUGA after the AUGS-IUGA combined meeting in 2019. I was impressed by the scope and diversity of the organization and enjoyed meeting people from across the globe who share my interests.

What has been your most rewarding or memorable IUGA experience?

Since joining IUGA, I have been involved in several committees and have had the chance to know other IUGA members and learn from their experiences. The interactions have been the most valuable part of my IUGA experience!