Roma P. Amin, MD, is a family medicine physician at OhioHealth.

What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?

When I was younger, I wanted to be a physician because I loved science and helping people. I try my best to be the person who I wrote about in my personal statement. I still love medicine and find joy in making it more accessible to my patients in a non-judgmental way. And, maybe now, I see that people don't necessarily need to be helped, but rather, they need a partner with whom to navigate the healthcare system and sit with them as they ride the waves of life.

What are your areas of clinical/professional interest?

I'm passionate about health equity, especially for patients and communities that are not centered in our current healthcare systems, reproductive justice, graduate medical education, full-spectrum family medicine, and community-based care.

What's one thing you'd like your colleagues to know about you or your work? 

I often get the sense when I'm with my physician colleagues that we are struggling with loneliness, especially since COVID. It has taken me a long time to build a genuine community in Columbus, and even that isn't perfect some days! If any of that resonates with anyone reading this, feel free to reach out to me at roma.p.amin@gmail.com. I'm always down to grab a coffee or a meal.

When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your free time?

I enjoy reading, spending time with friends/family, and seeing live music.

You provided a story about your experience with a patient during COVID that was included in the “Heroes Behind the Mask” book. Why did you think it was important to share this experience?

The patient whose story I shared was really special to me. She had been with me since the beginning of my intern year. I hoped that by sharing her story, I could honor her life and all that she taught me.