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Humans of UCSF: Life Journey
“I was born and raised in Pakistan, but my wanderlust and my pursuit of higher education brought me to the...
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Humans of UCSF: Lured by the Pacific
“I’m from the east coast and never ever in my dreams thought I’d come out here. My whole immediate family...
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Humans of UCSF: Sure Things
“I find that it’s hard to be sure about many things, and I try to stay open so I can...
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Humans of UCSF: Young at Heart
“I love running around with kids because I feel free to be the goofy person that I am. And as...
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Humans of UCSF: The Dancing Doctor
“The show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ dramatically altered the course of my life. I remember at 12 years...
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Humans of UCSF: The Great Outdoors
“I grew up in Madison, WI dreaming of tidepooling, bioluminescence and biking Highway 1 through Big Sur. All of those...
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Humans of UCSF: Happy Accident
“It’s funny how a brush with mortality and debility can make you realize how fortunate you are. A couple years...
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Humans of UCSF: Global Insight
“Growing up in a more rural area of California, I was always curious about the greater world. I found the...
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Humans of UCSF: Breathing Easier
"I have always been concerned about the harms of secondhand smoke, especially since I was diagnosed with asthma at a...