Navigating Medicine: Healthcare, Equity, and Empathy ft. Naseem Rangwala

Join Muhammad Hadi Yusufali and Ali Almathkur as they speak with Naseem Rangwala, an internal medicine resident at UCSF. Throughout the episode, she shares her unique journey from public health at Berkeley to medical school at UCLA, and now to her residency. Naseem discusses the challenges of merging her medical career with her commitment to public health and community outreach, the impact of COVID-19 on her education, and how she navigated personal and professional obstacles.

🤝 CREDITS
• Hosted by @mhadifilms and @alialmathkur
• Featuring Naseem Rangwala
• Filmed in Kisa Studios

⏰ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:41 Choosing a Major & Path to Medical School
3:15 Inspiration for Pursuing Medicine
4:28 Experiences at the Student-Run Clinic
6:05 Transition to Medical School & Research
7:46 Medical School Experiences & Pathways
9:22 Advice for Choosing Colleges & Adapting to New Environments
11:04 Traditional & Non-Traditional Paths to Becoming a Doctor
13:14 Challenges Faced During the Journey
15:22 Work-Life Balance & Research Decisions
17:29 Balancing Religion & Medicine
19:07 Facing Stereotypes & Discrimination
21:21 Navigating Religious Obligations in Medical Training
22:21 Addressing Discrimination as a Muslim Doctor
23:47 Handling Discrimination & Advice for Others
25:21 Balancing Personal Beliefs with Patient Care
27:56 Advice for Aspiring Medical Students
29:22 Future Goals & Aspirations
30:38 Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Thoughts

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[narjissheikh]

It is so inspiring to hear Naseem's journey!