Jalal-Ud-Din Khan, MBBS (PGY-1)

“My interview day with UW was the best experience I had on the trail and I only have good things to say about the program. From the kinship the residents shared to the supportive nature of everyone I interacted with, it was the perfect environment I wished I could be in at the time. This was my first time being in the US and not having any experience in the healthcare system here, I was very anxious before my start, especially around navigating the EMR. I only realized on my first day how supportive and helpful everyone (including the faculty, senior residents, and the nursing staff) was in welcoming me and making me feel comfortable. I would also like to highlight the fact that the program really makes a great effort to look after the well-being of their residents. The check-in meetings with some of the faculty members, and particularly the Chief Residents constantly staying in touch with me during the first few months really helped me a lot and I am grateful for that. As residents, we are given complete autonomy while caring for patients with appropriate supervision provided to us by our senior residents and faculty. I love the camaraderie amongst the healthcare teams over here that allows us to work together to provide the best patient care possible. Everyone is eager to teach and is open to discussions related to patient care, which makes our rotations great for learning. Overall, it has been a wonderful experience so far and I have enjoyed every bit of it!”