Uma Senthilkumar - GFM Resident

Medical school: St. Matthew’s University 

Hometown: Mannargudi, India

Why family medicine? Comprehensively addresses the patient needs, treating the person as a whole; enjoys interacting with her patients and helping them make decisions to stay healthy.

Hobbies/interests: Is a professional trained Indian classical dancer (bharthanataym) and enjoys listening to music and reading books; cherishes evening walks with her husband and children.   

Future goals: Plans to start an integrated medicine practice to provide holistic care to people, especially those patients with chronic diseases.