Physician Profile: Selyne Samuel, MD
What is your clinical specialty?
Breast surgical oncology
Where did you go to school?
Indiana University School of Medicine
What brought you to Premier Health?
Moved back to the Midwest
Why did you choose medicine as a career?
When I was a teenager, my mother gave me five career options and I really loved being in the hospital.
Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you?
My mother
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I can do 30 push-ups in 30 seconds
Where is your hometown?
Lagos, Nigeria
What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?
University of Georgia Bulldogs - they seem to always choke in championship games
What is the last book you read?
“The Alphabet Book”
What is your favorite song in your playlist?
Owo Ni Koko
What is your favorite food?
Rice, rice, and more rice
What is your favorite hobby?
Cooking, eating, lifting weights, and spending time with my family
Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why?
Nigeria – so laid back, peaceful, and I’m with my extended family
Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful:
I thank God for all He has done for me, even when I failed to realize He was in control of my life and the path I should take.
Pick a side
iPhone or Android?
iPhone all the way.
Early bird or night owl?
Used to be a night owl in medical school and residency, now an early bird
Beach bum or mountain hiker?
Beach bum
Dress shoes or tennis shoes?
Forever dress shoes
Paperback or e-reader?
Paperback
Coffee or tea?
Both
Cooking or baking?
Cooking
Sweet or salty?
Sweet
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