AB Abubaker, MBBS

What are your interests or hobbies?

I enjoy biking on the scenic trails around Sioux Falls and cooking traditional Pakistani dishes like biryani, mutton qeema, and halwa puri. Gardening and spending time with family and friends help me stay grounded and refreshed. These hobbies bring balance to my life outside of medicine.
If you could meet one person, living or dead, real or fictional, and have a conversation with them, who would you meet and what would you talk about?

If I could meet one person, it would be Imran Khan. I would love to have a conversation with him about how he envisioned and built Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital—learning about the challenges he faced, his motivation to serve the community, and how he turned a dream into a world-class institution that transformed cancer care in Pakistan.
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…

If I weren’t a doctor, I would be a lawyer—someone still committed to advocacy, justice, and standing up for those without a voice.
Favorite place in South Dakota?

McKennan Park in Sioux Falls—a beautiful community gem nestled within the city.

Why University of South Dakota?

I chose the University of South Dakota because of its strong commitment to training well-rounded internists prepared for diverse career paths—whether in primary care, hospitalist medicine, or fellowship. The program’s emphasis on developing skilled medical educators and supporting scholarly excellence aligns with my own aspirations. I deeply value the focus on compassionate care for diverse populations and the nurturing environment that promotes both personal and professional wellness. This holistic approach to training is exactly what I sought in a residency.