• Postgrad Med J · Jul 2024

    The alternative fairytale: how personal history shapes identity and resilience in medicine.

    • Hibba Kurdi.
    • Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6DD, United Kingdom.
    • Postgrad Med J. 2024 Jul 12.

    AbstractIn "The Alternative Fairytale," I explore my journey as a cardiology registrar/fellow, a path influenced deeply by my early displacement from war-torn Sudan. This piece reflects on the interplay between my professional choices and personal identity amidst the backdrop of a male-dominated field and societal expectations. It examines how my roots in a family that once fled conflict have shaped my approach to medicine-emphasizing community, empathy, and a leadership style that diverges from traditional norms. Through this narrative, I aim to redefine and help others to reflect on what success looks like in cardiology and medicine; advocating for diversity in leadership styles and highlight the importance of personal background in shaping professional paths.© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

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