Heba
@whysosyrian
M.D. @msumd ‘25 | Aspiring OB/GYN | Cat mom. immigrant health. reproductive justice. #firstgen
I matched into a Gen-Surg Prelim position, but unfortunately did not match into OB-GYN. Would love some insight and words of encouragement right now! #match2025
Probably should have redacted my ID, so he's a do-over: I passed!! aH aH aH, onwards and upwards iA 😊

Do not underestimate the value of your non-medical gap year jobs. That coffee shop barista work ethic will get you places!
Watching the discipline of elite Olympic gymnasts is the greatest inspiration during dedicated. Trust the process and keep forward. You’ll get there, one day at a time.
No amount of yell-talking at a patient who doesn't speak English as a primary language is going to make them understand you better. As a child of Arabic speaking immigrants and a Spanish speaking MIL, I'm asking you to stop being so patronizing.
Its easy to advocate for an embryo/fetus - it’s an abstract being that doesn’t complain and doesn’t need material support. Much more difficult to do the right thing for expectant mothers and actual living children b/c they talk back and help requires real money
When the ER doc who called you about a gyn consult becomes the same doc who takes care of you a few hours later after being rolled in a wheelchair to the ER with a bad case of viral gastritis. I am the main character in my life and it’s absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂
#Medtwitter friends that have travelled across the country for away rotations: Did you make the drive with your own vehicle so you had a means of transport? If not, how did you arrange transportation during your rotation there?
Today my day consisted of jamming to “Love on Top” while manipulating a uterus during a robotic hysterectomy 😎 I’ve definitely picked the right specialty
For those thinking that I just fell upon my successes, it also comes with many failures, many disappointments, many not first choices. #Godisgood…..
(1/3) Today, on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, we bring light a startling issue. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available, and you are not alone. Reach out to a mental health professional or a colleague, because your life matters. 💚🩺
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“Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me ... To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were really adding gas to it.” - Coco Gauff
Images in Obstetrics: Cyclone sign: prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of a true umbilical cord knot ow.ly/RshV50NKI0c
I'm not an AoA student, I'm far from perfect, and life has presented me tremendous obstacles, but I'm a hard worker, I'm passionate, and I never give up. I have what it takes to make my doctor dreams come true.