rahm sanjiv alouv. dr. alouv was born in india. as a child, he survived a bout with meningitis, a disease that is often fatal. this experience inspired him to become a doctor. he went to medical school in india, then trained in internal medicine in the united kingdom. dr. alouv came to the united states in 2007 for medical residency training. in 2011, he began working as an internist and hospitalist at the marion veterans' affairs medical center in marion, illinois. dr. alouv has led the emergency room and in-patient unit for the last three years, and now he's on the front lines of a pandemic as a member of his hospital's covid-19 response team. dr. alouv lives in maryland with his wife and three kids. their ages are 12, 8, and 6. he sent me a letter, and listen to what he said about his life in southern illinois, living in marion. i consider the opportunity to work at the veterans administration medical center as a blessing. to serve the veterans is an honor, responsibility, and satisfaction that enhances anyone's life. i found my