“Three passions, simple but overwhelming strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.” These profound and intellectual words by a great writer and philosopher Bertrand Russell are reflection of my contemplation and perception of life.
I am from a small village in Sindh Pakistan. I completed my preliminary schooling at a government school in my village then my parents sent me to city for higher education. It was a drastic change in my life and I faced many difficulties. I was living away from my home, parents and siblings in Larkana city for my education. I faced financial and emotional hardships throughout my teenage years. Something that was most comforting in the midst of all the adversities I was facing was my dream, my passion, my enthusiasm to achieve my goal-to be a successful doctor. I worked day in and day out; my efforts were untiring and persevere as my goal was crystal clear before my eyes. Finally, my struggle paid off and I was selected in a renowned medical university of Larkana by …show more content…
Stroke in a young woman who was later diagnosed to be caused by emboli secondary to infective endocarditis and Cushing’s syndrome as a paraneoplastic syndrome secondary to Renal Cell Carcinoma. Thus, the spectrum of medicine is extensive and offers tremendous learning opportunities. I also got an opportunity to closely interact with patients and to know the stories of their lives. I showed empathy and support. I explained to them our management protocol. It made me felt blessed and contented and solidified my longing for