Mina is currently a first year medical student at the Rush University Medical Center and a recent graduate of the University of Chicago. While at Chicago he majored in Biological Sciences and Medical Ethics. As a research assistant for Dr. Rubin, Mina is responsible for reviewing medical records, performing drug calculations and assessing various patient studies. In addition, Mina is active in developing the IBD database and completing the inflammation study with fellow researchers Jami, Jeremy, and Alana. Working in this research community has reinforced his commitment to pursue a career in medicine. In his free time, Mina enjoys tutoring and leading Model United Nation Conferences for high school students in order to raise their awareness about political and humanitarian issues affecting our world today.