Favour O. Garuba, MD

My hometown: Abuja, Nigeria
My teachable medical school moment: My best patient interactions and academic performances stemmed from moments when I prioritized my wellness as much as my work.
Why I chose MIR: The community of excellent and world-class radiologists and the program’s commitment to providing high-quality education and resources needed for residents to become the best radiologists they can be.
My personal interests: Dancing and cooking
My favorite go-to meal: Chicken satay
Why I’m excited about living in St. Louis: My support system, including my husband, his family, and my medical school friends, relatively affordable housing, Forest Park, and the developing food scene.
Something most people don’t know about me: My artwork was featured on Nigerian National Television when I was a kid.
Anything else you should know about me: Some things are best discovered through conversation—I’m excited to share more when we meet