Dr. George Bchech Class of 2019

Fellow: Pediatric Infectious Disease,
Pittsburgh

AUA was a natural choice for Dr. George Bchech.

“Being from the island, being able to stay home and do med school, was one of the main factors,” he says. AUA’s reputation as one of the best medical schools outside of the US, coupled with his sister’s positive experiences there, made the pick a no-brainer.

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Dr. Bchech says he got much support from AUA faculty and staff, particularly Dean Marino and the microbiology team. That is partly why he is so focused on his career in Pennsylvania, working on infectious diseases and critical care.

“Medical school is hard,” he acknowledges, “but if you’re doing what you love, it’s always possible. At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than the gratification you get from taking care of patients and doing what you love.” 

While enduring the rigors of school, Dr. Bchech and his classmates found solace in camaraderie and celebration, especially after exams.  

“The class would have a big get-together,” he says, adding that they provided much-needed relief.

Late-night study sessions called for some refueling.

Dr. Bchech’s favorite hangout was Mermaid’s Garden in English Harbor. 

“It’s a nice little hike upwards with a small pond and a beach right nearby,” he says.

“Only Big Banana used to deliver, so we would get a lot of food from there,” he says. The fallback option was Jabber Grabber, conveniently located next to campus.

Fondly looking back on his time at AUA, he adds: “My favorite quote, which I heard when I first started medical school, was that ‘If you’re doing what you love, then it’s always going to be possible.”

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