Ep 1 - Farouk Al-Ajam (Choctaw)

SO excited to release my first episode and so glad Farouk was able to just tell his story. He has quite an inspiring journey as a non-traditional medical student from working in the pharmaceutical industry to moving across the country in hopes of getting that MD. He is well on his way and I am so honored to have him as my first guest. Time stamps for topics:1:17 - Career path and experiences in pharmacy9:11 - Transition to Medical School12:47 - Family Dynamics and Support21:05 - Cultural Identity and Influence on Identity & Medicine29:35 - The Importance of Therapy34:33 - Family & Community Dynamics (part 2)39:41 - Belonging, Finding Your Place in Medicine44:34 - Future Aspirations & Advice