Dr. Aamir Hussain

What are you doing now?

I am practicing dermatology in Northern Virginia. I treat a variety of skin diseases including skin cancer, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and others. I am also involved with health policy through writing for various outlets such as The Hill, as well as serving on the health policy committee of the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

How has the Fellowship impacted your career?

My Presidential Fellows thesis focused on the interplay between religious freedom and health delivery in relation to the 2010 Affordable Care Act.  The Fellowship provided an opportunity to synthesize my various interests of medicine, policy reform, and bioethics. Some of my ongoing projects involve developing strategies to care for multiethnic and diverse populations, as well as mentoring medical students from underserved backgrounds interested in dermatology.

What is your favorite memory of the Fellowship?

The spring conference was especially memorable because it was interesting to see how the other fellows brought their research from conceptualization into a full project. I also enjoyed meeting students from many other countries and hearing their perspectives on the policy issues facing the U.S.

If you could have any job in the world, what would you do?

My dream job would be Secretary of Health and Human Services! A tremendous amount of health policy is left to the discretion of the HHS office, and I would love to be at the forefront of impacting policy while drawing upon my experience as a doctor.

Originally published December 18, 2019.

Updated August 29, 2023.