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Embracing Your Story, Authenticity, & Making a Difference with Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin Defiance Academy
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As underrepresented minorities in many fields, Muslim women find it difficult to maintain their authenticity and are expected to fit into a system. In this episode, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Pediatrician at Mayo Clinic joins us to share her story of maintaining her authenticity throughout her journey. Aside from being a pediatrician, Dr. Ameenuddin is also chair of the Council of communication and media at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Today she will share why she chose to become a pediatrician and what drew her close to pediatric medicine. Dr. Ameenuddin also shared her thoughts on the wearing of hijab. Moreover she wants us all to be more intentional in our work and more authentic to ourselves.
In this Episode, We Talk About:
Dr. Ameenuddin’s journey into medicine and pediatrics What drew Dr. Ameenuddin to the field of Pediatrics Doing things with the right intention The obstacles that Dr. Ameenuddin needed to overcome Embracing your story and being true to yourself
Where to reach Nusheen Ameenuddin:
Twitter LinkedIn Nusheen’s Bio on Mayo Clinic
Nusheen’s Bio:
Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic. She's also chair of the council of communication and media at the American Academy of Pediatrics. She recently completed a fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard Medical School.
From Dr. Ameenuddin:
The opinions expressed on this podcast reflect my own and are not the views of Mayo Clinic or the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women?
Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out!
Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don’t forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!
As underrepresented minorities in many fields, Muslim women find it difficult to maintain their authenticity and are expected to fit into a system. In this episode, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Pediatrician at Mayo Clinic joins us to share her story of maintaining her authenticity throughout her journey. Aside from being a pediatrician, Dr. Ameenuddin is also chair of the Council of communication and media at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Today she will share why she chose to become a pediatrician and what drew her close to pediatric medicine. Dr. Ameenuddin also shared her thoughts on the wearing of hijab. Moreover she wants us all to be more intentional in our work and more authentic to ourselves.
In this Episode, We Talk About:
Dr. Ameenuddin’s journey into medicine and pediatrics What drew Dr. Ameenuddin to the field of Pediatrics Doing things with the right intention The obstacles that Dr. Ameenuddin needed to overcome Embracing your story and being true to yourself
Where to reach Nusheen Ameenuddin:
Twitter LinkedIn Nusheen’s Bio on Mayo Clinic
Nusheen’s Bio:
Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic. She's also chair of the council of communication and media at the American Academy of Pediatrics. She recently completed a fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard Medical School.
From Dr. Ameenuddin:
The opinions expressed on this podcast reflect my own and are not the views of Mayo Clinic or the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women?
Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out!
Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don’t forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!
29 min