Ramtin is a second-year radiology resident at UCSF. His research and clinical interests lie in understanding and applying artificial intelligence applications to health care and the life sciences. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical and Physical Biology from Harvard University and then worked as a machine learning engineer at the fintech Acorns prior to obtaining an MD at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, working on his Farsi, hopelessly watching the Lakers, and learning to play beach volleyball.

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What excites you most about working with ARTIS?

The growth that comes with being the least knowledgeable person in the room, over and over. ARTIS is filled with a dynamic group finding and funding brilliant entrepreneurs, and I can't wait to learn both from our investing team and the founders.

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What is the most influential content you read last year?

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth.

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What is your greatest accomplishment?

I was raised in Southern California by a single mom from Iran. Looking back, my greatest accomplishment is keeping close bonds with her and my older brother while we created a life my younger self wouldn't believe.