I chose GW for its history of producing global physicians, expert faculty and exposure to international populations. The proximity to Capitol Hill allows me to work with policy-makers so that I can later contribute to the health of a greater population.

As an intern in Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy’s HELP Committee, I gained invaluable experience working on health care reform at its most pivotal moment in history. Through my encounters with surgeons general, senators and staff, I saw first-hand the impact a physician has on health policy, and gained a greater sense of how to combine my passion for medicine with my interest in health policy.

I hope to practice as a pediatric cardiologist, then work on the Hill to develop health policy, especially in the realm of preventative health care services.