Ahmed is a Syrian
physician specially trained in pathology. He taught at the Aleppo School of Medicine before the revolution began. His wife is also a physician, and together they have a young daughter. Ahmad played an important role as a physician throughout the revolution, often working for one or both sides of the conflict. He currently works for a US-based NGO in Turkey. Ahmad provided the written narrative of his story through email. His story centers on safety, family, mobility and his experiences as a physician during the crisis.