Ramadevi Swaminath, 42, Malvern
Medical director, Stroke Rehabilitation Program at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
» Coolest thing about her job: With rehabilitation medicine, you don’t just save a life—you improve the quality, as well.
» Last thing she read: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. It’s a story about a dog, told from the dog’s perspective.
» Last thing she ate that she loved: I was at a party at Yangming restaurant where I had a simple dish of green beans sautéed with almonds. It sounds as vanilla as it comes, but it was so beautiful and tasty.
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» Perfect vacation: Anywhere with a sunny spot.
» What she likes most about herself: My ability to laugh at myself.
» What she likes most about others: I really love a sense of humor.
» Pet peeve: When people take shortcuts in their work.
» Country or rock? I’m a country girl, especially Lady Antebellum. I love every bit of music, even if my kids make fun of me for singing Taylor Swift.
» Ketchup or mustard? Ketchup—though, if I had the choice, I’d go for salsa.
» Words to live by: Do no harm.