8 Questions With: Dr. Ruth Mullowney-Agra
Where you were born and/raised? I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. My mom went there on vacation and decided to move there although she spoke no Spanish at the time. We moved a lot when I was a child, not for any particular reason. I went to 8 different schools growing up. I have lived in Puerto Rico, Florida, Michigan, New York, Missouri, Maryland and Ohio.
What was your first job? My first job was in a small community hospital where I was the messenger. I basically acted like the tube system delivering everything everywhere
What do you like best about being a physician? What I like best about being a physician is meeting people and being intimately welcomed into their lives
What hobbies do you participate in your free time? I fill my free time with my family, yoga and God. My hubby is Dr. Dean Agra. We have 2 great kids. I have studied yoga on and off for greater than 25 years. I am about to participate in an online retreat/study of the spiritual exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola
What has been your biggest take away from completing the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA)? My biggest takeaway from the PLA is to enjoy the ride. I can learn things that will make me a better provider and person.
In your opinion, which animal is the best (and why)? The best animal in the world is the platypus. It's a mammal with a bill. It is proof that God has a sense of humor
What was the first concert you attended? The first concert I attended was Duran Duran in the eighth grade. Roger Taylor, the drummer, was my favorite band member
When you’re able to travel freely again, where is the first place you’d like to go? When were able to travel again I do not know if I really care where I go as long as I get to go with my family