Many times over the years, people have asked me how I “do it all.” I don’t and I can’t. Can any one person do it all? Of course not. We shouldn’t expect that of ourselves or others, as it sets us up for disappointment and feelings of inadequacy. I know that in reality what people mean when […]
How I do it all: finding life’s delicate balance Read More »
I just read an article by a fellow female physician. A well-written and brave piece about putting her life on hold to become a surgeon. After the many rigorous years of training, she finds herself at age 38, without a partner, going through the difficult and expensive process of trying to freeze her eggs with the hopes of one
Having kids in residency – a perfect storm Read More »
While I was in the operating room today, doing my favorite dance, i.e. cataract surgery, I realized something… my success as a surgeon is in large part due to the staff assisting me in the OR. Firstly, there is a surgical technician who sets up all the instruments and hands them to me during the
Your success is in who you surround yourself with Read More »
As a Muslim woman who wears hijab, I have dealt with more than my fair share of bias. Now that I am 20 years post-medical school, I have developed many strategies for managing this in the physician-patient relationship. During my 3rd year of medical school, I was so happy to finally be out of the lecture
Facing & Managing Bias Read More »
In the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to travel with a non-profit organization (SAMS) to Jordan to provide eye care for refugees and other underserved populations. I traveled with a large team of healthcare providers spanning all specialities, including a team of 6 ophthalmologists from all over the US. Most of the people
Medical mission trip Read More »
