Get to know Dr. Arooj Quadir

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Arooj Quadir, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Hospital Medicine

What is your primary professional focus as it relates to our mission areas (clinical, research and/or medical education)?
My primary professional focus is clinical medicine.

What drew you to UW–Madison and the Department of Medicine? 
Work-life balance and the opportunities of growth here at UW.

What are you most excited about during your first year with the department in this role?
I want to settle into my new role and explore what I want to spend the next three years doing.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?  
I am getting back into exercising after being a mom.

Favorite piece of advice from a mentor or inspiring figure in your life?
My uncle (Mamu) always mentions how we should explore the light more than worrying about the darkness.

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