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From chaos to calm: a story of resilience and finding inner peace
My mom won’t be home that weekend Since it was a Sunday, I told my dad that I needed to wake up early for work, so he should wake me up in the morning. My mom and dad have very different approaches to waking up their children. My mom’s appr…
A heartfelt journey from oncology to the ER: How mentoring young doctors changed me
I have worked in clinical oncology in Pakistan. As an oncology physician, I was not supposed to interact with patients in the ER. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with recent medical graduates in an emergency medicine setting. This experience wa…
What your clothes say about love and loss
I have an eye for finding beautiful clothes. Though I find jeans and shirts/kurtas comfortable, I’m not sure why I adore the shalwar kameez so much! Perhaps it’s because it’s my national dress, and I adore everything that connects me …
Forgiveness: Why it’s the hardest and most rewarding act of humanity
I believe in forgiveness and not hating anyone, no matter what. But, ultimately, we are all human. I believe in karma, and we should not hurt or push people to their limits so much that they become damaged beyond repair. I’ve seen cruel people en…
Why a visit to my old school brought tears of nostalgia and gratitude
I visited my school after many years. I enrolled in first grade in 1998 at age five and graduated from FSc Pre-Medical (12th grade) in 2011. After that, I started medical school in 2012, and since then, I haven’t returned to my school. It was one…
Why a visit to my old school brought tears of nostalgia and gratitude
I visited my school after many years. I enrolled in first grade in 1998 at age five and graduated from FSc Pre-Medical (12th grade) in 2011. After that, I started medical school in 2012, and since then, I haven’t returned to my school. It was one…
Why every physician craves a break from daily chaos
In today’s medical world, cancer treatment guidelines are constantly evolving. CME events are held worldwide to help health care professionals become more familiar with new treatments. They can be live events held at specific locations or online …
How my father taught me the true meaning of generosity
I enjoy buying gifts for people I adore. It’s my love language. I enjoy seeing the smile, joy, or surprise in the eyes of those who receive my gifts. I live for these moments. There were times when people did not express how much they appreciated…
How a chief resident’s battle with stress and toxic politics revealed an untold story of resilience
Almost three years ago, I was the chief resident of our training program. The chief resident was primarily responsible for designing curricular activities in collaboration with the faculty, attending and representing the department and the residency pr…
How this young physician’s job search uncovered hidden sexism in health care
Sometimes in life, we experience feelings of desperation, uncertainty, confusion, or curiosity. I was desperate and wanted to explore my options regarding employment after completing two fellowships, one in oncology and the second one in palliative car…
