Agyad Bakkour

Bakkour

PGY - 1 Internal Medicine Resident

Hometown: Homs, Syria 

Undergraduate Program: Homs University 

Medical School: Tanta University 

Why UCSF Fresno: I chose UCSF Fresno for the exceptional balance of academic rigor, diverse patient population, and supportive learning environment. The program's commitment to serving the Central Valley provides unparalleled exposure to complex, high acuity cases, exactly where I want to grow as a physician. The mentorship culture, robust training at CRMC and the VA hospitals, and the opportunity to work along inspiring faculty who are invested in teaching make UCSF Fresno the ideal place for me. 

What are your career interests: I'm passionate about pursuing a career in academic internal medicine with a subspeciality interest in Gastroenterology. I enjoy the balance of clinical reasoning and procedural skills this field offers.