Khan’s interest in medicine began early, rooted in a lifelong curiosity about the brain.
“I’ve been interested in the mind for as long as I can remember,” he said. “It wasn’t until medical school that I discovered how rewarding direct patient care could be, and that ultimately led me to pursue psychiatry.”
His path to Georgia South Graduate Medical Education was shaped by a wide range of global and rural healthcare experiences. After training under the United Kingdom’s healthcare model and working across five countries and six U.S. states, Khan developed a strong interest in addressing healthcare disparities.
“My experiences at the U.S.-Mexico border and working across Native American reservations showed me how much I enjoy the challenges of rural medicine and caring for underserved populations,” he said. “A close friend recommended Georgia South, and I quickly fell in love with the culture and people at Colquitt Regional.”
As a psychiatry resident, Khan values the specialty’s depth and diversity.
“Psychiatry is one of the most interdisciplinary fields in medicine,” he said. “Every patient has a unique story, and that’s what makes this work so meaningful.”
Khan has a wide range of clinical interests, including sleep medicine, men’s mental health, neuroscience, and health economics. Looking ahead, he is considering pursuing fellowship training or continuing his work in underserved communities, with a particular interest in expanding access to sleep medicine in rural areas.
He credits Georgia South’s program structure for helping him grow both clinically and professionally.
“The flexibility of the psychiatry program allows me to tailor my training to my interests,” he said. “Combined with the strong foundation in medicine, I feel well-prepared for my future career.”
One of his most memorable experiences so far highlights the collaborative culture at Colquitt Regional. Early in his training, Khan identified a gap in care and was encouraged to bring it forward. Within a day, he was meeting with leadership and clinical experts to better understand the issue and contribute to solutions.
“As a new intern, it was incredible to see how accessible leadership is and how teamwork drives real change here,” he said.
Now several months into residency, Khan says his experience has exceeded his expectations.
“Georgia South was described to me as a ‘dream program,’ and it has absolutely lived up to that,” he shared.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing League of Legends, participating in theater, exploring board games, and traveling for food. One interesting fact: his name, Sami, translates to “the one who listens”—a fitting trait for a future psychiatrist.
