Promising young physician dies just weeks after beginning her Internal Medicine residency in the United States
Staff Reporter | Chicago
A promising young Bangladeshi physician, Dr. Aditi Saha Anannya, was killed in a tragic road accident in Chicago, leaving her family, friends, colleagues, and the Bangladeshi medical community in deep mourning. She had only recently begun her Internal Medicine residency in the United States after years of dedication, perseverance, and rigorous preparation.
Originally from Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria District, Dr. Aditi was the only daughter of Babul Saha. As the only child in the family, she was the center of her parents’ hopes and dreams. Her journey from Bangladesh to the United States represented years of sacrifice and hard work. Those dreams, however, were cut short by the tragic accident. Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the exact location, time, or cause of the crash.
Dr. Aditi completed her secondary education at Ideal School and College in Dhaka and her higher secondary education at Cambrian College. She later enrolled at Z.H. Sikder Women’s Medical College in the 2014–15 academic session, where she earned her MBBS degree.
After graduating from medical school in Bangladesh, she pursued advanced medical training in the United States. She successfully completed the required steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and participated in clinical rotations at U.S. hospitals to gain hands-on experience. Following years of intensive preparation and a highly competitive selection process, she matched into an Internal Medicine residency program, achieving a milestone that many international medical graduates aspire to reach.
Securing a U.S. residency position is considered one of the most challenging accomplishments for international medical graduates. Candidates must excel in the USMLE examinations, obtain U.S. clinical experience, secure strong letters of recommendation, and compete against thousands of applicants from around the world. Dr. Aditi’s success reflected her academic excellence, determination, and unwavering commitment to the medical profession.
Dr. B. M. Atiquzzaman, a Bangladeshi-American gastroenterologist and faculty member at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media following her death. He recalled supervising Dr. Aditi during a clinical rotation in May 2025, describing her as an eager learner, responsible physician, and dedicated professional.
According to Dr. Atiquzzaman, he congratulated Dr. Aditi after she matched into her Internal Medicine residency program, a message that became their final communication. Reflecting on the news of her passing, he wrote that the loss of such a bright and determined young physician was deeply heartbreaking and that her passion for medicine would be remembered by everyone who had the privilege of working with her.
News of Dr. Aditi’s untimely death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fellow physicians, classmates, mentors, and members of the Bangladeshi community in both Bangladesh and the United States. Many have remembered her as a compassionate, humble, hardworking, and exceptionally talented young doctor whose future in medicine held immense promise.
Only weeks after beginning the career she had worked tirelessly to achieve, Dr. Aditi Saha Anannya’s life was tragically cut short. Her passing is not only an immeasurable loss for her family but also a profound loss for the medical profession and for a community that had looked forward to witnessing her contributions to patient care and medical excellence.
