Born in Iraq and raised in Jordan, May comes from a family deeply rooted in medicine and was especially inspired by her grandfather, a former Minister of Health.
Before coming to Georgetown, May completed pediatric residency training in Jordan and earned her Arab Board certification in Pediatrics. Training in both well-resourced and resource-limited settings taught her adaptability and how to make thoughtful use of available resources to provide excellent care.
Now a PGY-3 and Chief Resident at Georgetown Pediatrics, May is experiencing life abroad for the first time in Washington, DC. She feels incredibly fortunate to call such a diverse, vibrant, and welcoming city home and has found another family within the Georgetown Pediatrics community. She looks forward to making the most of this chapter, both in residency and throughout DC.
Undergrad: University of Jordan
Medical School: University of Jordan
Fun Fact: I’ve trained in nearly 15 hospitals across two countries.
Favorite Place in DC: M Street
Favorite Restaurants in DC: Osteria Mozza, Yellow, Villa Yara and Shamshiry.
Favorite Movie/Quarantine Binge: Ratatouille and FRIENDS.
Hobbies: Cooking, hosting friends, and family, exploring the city and trying new restaurants, discovering new coffee and matcha flavors, and styling.
Future Plans/Subspecialty Interest: Neonatology!
May Al-Walie, MD