Rand El Sharaiha, MD

Education

Medical School: Hashemite University
Residency: University of Toledo
PubMed name: El-Sharaiha, Rand

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Personal

Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Pronouns: she/her/hers

What are your research interests?
“Fertility preservation”

What are your hobbies? 
“With having sometime in fellowship for a change, I have really been enjoying cooking middle eastern food and hosting friends over for dinner. I have also been enjoying walks at the local parks here.”

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? 
“I have lived in 4 countries since I was 18. (United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, and finally USA)”

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Fellowship

Why did you choose WashU for fellowship?

“Besides being a national-wide recognized name in Women’s health, WashU is a very inclusive and diverse environment where all different backgrounds are celebrated and appreciated. The resources that are provided here during your training are a never ending gold mine!”

What are you looking forward to the most by being a fellow at WashU?

“Working with our amazing REI faculty, joining the teaching physicians pathway, and more!”

What advice would you give OBGYN residents applying for your chosen fellowship specialty?

“There’s light at the end of the tunnel! The hard work you’re doing everyday is worth it. Being here is everything you imagine and more.”

What are your career goals?

“I hope that my training here shapes me into a knowledgeable physician and surgeon so that I can provide my patients with the best care. I also hope to widen my career horizons by using WashU provided resources to work on my knowledge of business in medicine.”