To all aspiring surgeons:
In the OR today, we had three attendings (2W, 1M) {We had an interesting case and we love to hang out in OR even if not operating}
Between the three of us, we have 16 kids. They each have five and I have six. We’re not unicorns.
It’s doable.
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@QaaliHussein1
Honestly, respect. But what is the point you try to make for aspiring surgeons? Of course it is doable, as long as someone else raises the kids...or is your message you do both?
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@maxbruins
Do you think both men and women are given the same advice about having family as surgeons?
Do you honestly think men are told it’s doable as long as someone else raises the kids?
Do you honestly think anyone asks men if they do both?
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@QaaliHussein1
@usnehal
Quick follow up: how many of your partners are other doctors, and if so are any also surgeons?
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@QaaliHussein1
In a field where women are actively discouraged from entering because “you won’t be able to have kids” this story is so important. Thank you for sharing!
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@QaaliHussein1
Omygod 6! And people stare at my mum (paediatrician) when she says she has 2!! And ‘how did you do it with 2’
Damnnnnn y’all are clear winners!!
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@QaaliHussein1
Thank you for sharing this! Too often I see the narrative that surgeons have to decide between their career and family.
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@QaaliHussein1
My mother was an OBGYN who had 4 girls, we are now a Full professor of surgery (general and Bariatrics-me), a VP of HR, a lawyer, a counselor. 8 kids between us. She was Great role model and I try to model for my trainees too. We got this!
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