Unique Fact(s): Anu was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Northern Virginia. He studied Neuroscience, Spanish, and Music at Washington University in St. Louis, where he discovered he wanted to be a doctor. He moved to New York City to attend Weill Cornell Medicine, where he focused his non-clinical time on the humanities in medicine. He directed the WCM Journal of Humanities, led the WCM Music and Medicine program, participated in multiple medical humanities electives, and was a performing musician throughout NYC. He also researched the use of complementary and integrative medicine by palliative care providers. At WCM, Anu discovered an interest in medical education, working on curriculum development projects, serving as a tutor and mentor in both preclinical and clinical settings, and completing the Stanford Faculty Development Center’s course in Effective Clinical Teaching. 
 
Outside of medicine, Anu continues to enjoy performing music wherever and with whomever he can (#DocsWhoRock), hunting for records, practicing and preaching mindfulness and meditation, binging standup comedy on YouTube, cooking, baking, and eating yummy local food.
Anu is thrilled to embrace this new adventure, and it didn't require much persuasion for him to participate in the dancing challenge. He is thrilled to be dancing alongside his professional partner, Nevaeh Chito, on April 5 and hopes to win the top prize with his electrifying moves. He promises to work diligently on fundraising for Hope Health. Please support him by voting, purchasing a ticket, or through sponsorship, all of which will benefit Hope Health.