Surviving medicine and motherhood
Ak Lis Esther Sumi
Abstract
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TopicsPrimary Care and Health Outcomes · Healthcare Systems and Challenges
First and foremost, the author would like to express her appreciation to the following three formidable FMSs who played a significant role in shaping her journey:
Dr Lenny Martini Hamden, who witnessed her evolution from the early days as an aimless medical officer; Dr Maila Mustapha, her trusty mentor during the treacherous endeavour of pursuing the daunting fellowship examinations; and Dr Peter Jerampang, her sporting gazettor, whose zest is her daily dose of caffeine.
My journey to joining the prestigious family medicine community was anything but easy. Juggling between motherhood and an ambition to pass my postgraduate examinations, posed formidable challenges. Each role was demanding but the unique challenges and joys they brought have defined my journey. Amidst chaos in trying to keep a delicate balance between medicine and motherhood, I unearthed some nuggets of wisdom:
Therefore, I keep my spirits high. For in this beautiful chaos of life lies the essence of my extraordinary journey.
Disclaimer: The author is a young family medicine specialist (FMS), nearing the grand finale of her gazettement. She is also a proud and occasionally frazzled mother of boisterous preschool aged twins.