PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2020 AWARD WINNER Dr. Abbas Rupawala, 36 | Gastroenterologist, Brown Medicine/Brown Physicians Inc.
How has COVID-19 impacted your work-life balance? For the most part, there was no structure at the height of the pandemic. While on the one hand I have had more time to spend with family, it has brought a fair amount of anxiety associated with the uncertainty of day-to-day life. However, the experience has given me a renewed perspective on life and taught me to channel some of the stress toward something constructive.
What is the best advice you have ever received? No matter how high up you get, never forget where you came from.
What moment changed your life more than any other? Coming to America. It opened up a host of opportunities that have allowed me to fulfill all my dreams.
What is your greatest attribute that you bring to your job? Hard work.
What is your favorite Rhode Island food or drink? Calamari.
Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins? Patriots.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn? Twitter.
The prop: Dr. Abbas Rupawala is holding an endoscope. Being a gastroenterologist, a large part of what he does is endoscopies and colonoscopies.
