A Chat With Sayyada ”Maela” Hyder, medical student

In this episode, I chat with Sayyada "Maela" Hyder. Maela is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine who recently applied for residency in ophthalmology. Maela shares her inspiring story about coming to America and overcoming the trials of a new language, a new healthcare system, and being the sole provider for her family. We discuss her journey working 80 hour work weeks while being enrolled in community college, her discovery of ophthalmology through her interest in gene therapy, and her community service work for the underserved. Maela has worked hard to get to where she is and has overcome barriers through determination and grit, she will make a fantastic resident and future colleague in the field, and I can't wait to learn more from her. You can follow Maela on Instagram @maelahyder and her dessert page @desser_licious.