Mensur Koso, MD

My hometown: St. Charles, MO (from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
My teachable medical school moment: Always keep the patient first!
Why I chose MIR: I want to fulfill my professional potential and become the best version of myself. There is no place that will push you more towards this aim than MIR with its all-around exceptional training led by expert mentors with years of wisdom and experience, all enthusiastic to teach and pass it on.
My personal interests: Hiking through forests, tennis, golf, museums, anything history related, being with friends and family, travel and long philosophical discussions.
My favorite go-to meal: Bosnian musaka
Why I’m excited about living in St. Louis: This is home for me! There are lots of natural and cultural sites to see, amazing food, kind people, diverse communities, all with great affordability and Midwestern charm.
Something most people don’t know about me: I met President Obama at the White House when I was 17.