First published in the Harvard Public Health Review on 16th May 2021. Article on misogyny in medicine, the gender pain gap, and Persistent Physical Symptoms. […]
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Endometriosis, misogyny in medicine, and my career as a woman in science
I was invited by OxWEST (Oxford Women in Engineering, Science & Technology) on my published work on endometriosis, misogyny in medicine, and my scientific and […]
Maintaining Boundaries: Partie Deux
It takes two to tango. Maintaining boundaries in relationships is a tricky one. Playing Agony Aunt today, but I am no expert.
Inspirational Asian Women in Medicine: A Non-Exhaustive List
A non-exhaustive compilation of inspirational Asian women in medicine who have inspired me and countless others into pursuing a career in medicine.
Countering Everyday Extremism Against Women: The Other Pandemic
I was invited to give a keynote speech by Sisters of Islam, a civil society organisation with the aim to advocate the rights of women within the Islamic framework, for their Regional Youth Caucus Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2019. The meeting was held as a lead up to the first Sisters in Islam international conference on” Islam Unsurrended: Women Against Extremism” which saw the launching of a key report on the perceptions of Muslim women and equality in Malaysia, funded by the European Union. The article below has been modified and updated from my speech.
Maintaining Boundaries as Women in Leadership: Oh it is so difficult to be a career woman!
As women, we are often told that we don’t say yes enough. The finding from an internal report by Hewlet Packard served to strengthen this point: “Men apply for a job when they are 60% qualified, and women only apply when they are sure they are 100% qualified.
Medicine in the Age of Disinformation | Asia Europe Foundation Education
First published on the Asia Europe Foundation Education Blog. The ease of putting up and accessing information online contributes to the burgeoning of pseudoscience. Scientific literacy is the key to solve this issue.
International Women’s Day 2019: Four Inspirational Women in Science | Royal Commonwealth Society
First published on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. I was one of the four inspirational women Royal Commonwealth Society Associate Fellow in science for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019.
In the Pursuit of a Great Education and Career | Phenotype, Issue 32 HT 2019
First published in Phenotype, a journal of the Oxford University Biochemistry Society. Personal reflections in pursuing a great education and career in medicine as an ambitious young woman amidst societal expectations.