Shakiba's Childhood
How many siblings does Shakiba have?
One younger sister, I love her <3
What age did I move to Australia?
10
What year did I graduate from high school?
2020
What app do I use to take my notes?
Notion
What speciality do I want to do?
What sport did I play growing up?
Swimming and Tennis
What car do I drive?
Kia Rio GT 2020
What was Shakiba's undergrad and major?
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Major in Cancer, heart and Brain diseases)
How do I relieve stress in med school?
- Journaling
- Walks
- A3 massive connect the dots book
- Fixing my Google Calendar
Where do I want to practise?
I want to do Doctors Without Borders
What's the biggest hurdle you've ever had to overcome?
Moving to Australia
What country was I born in?
Iran
What job did I work while studying undergrad?
Casino worker - pro-poker dealer :)
What source of caffeine have I spent the most money on?
The vending machine coffee in the library
What Grey's Anatomy character do I wanna be like the most?
Christina Yang
What age did I start driving?
4!!!
What's my favourite snack?
Frozen Berries
What was Shakiba's Honours project?
Glioblastoma Multiforme - Using LeGO barcoding
What's my favourite topic we've learnt so far?
Shock (shocker!)
Whats my dream vacation?
Japan and sleep in the little pods
What genetic condition does my sister have? (HINT: Rare Autosomal Dominant skeletal Disorder)
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDC)
What's my least favourite nickname?
Shish- Kebab
Why did I decide to do medicine
Growing up with a sister in need of health
What prescription medication am I on right now?
Accutane
If I weren't a Doctor, what would I do instead?
Actress or comedian but I would be unemployed quickly