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Minisode 98: Why Failing Dental School Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me


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A psychiatrist with ADHD, shares his journey from dental school failure to successful medical career.


🚨 🧠 For all things mental health from Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd


In this video, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza shares his personal journey with undiagnosed ADHD and how it impacted his life and career. Here's what you'll learn:


- The challenges of dental school with undiagnosed ADHD

- Overcoming setbacks in Caribbean medical school

- The struggles and triumphs of psychiatry residency

- How a chance encounter led to an ADHD diagnosis

- Strategies for managing ADHD as a healthcare professional


As a triple board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Mirza offers unique insights into adult ADHD. By watching, you'll gain a better understanding of ADHD symptoms, the importance of diagnosis, and how to turn challenges into strengths.


Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:01 My failure

3:38 The second chance

6:09 My invisible enemy

8:03 The lightbulb moment

10:30 Success with ADHD

13:05 Paying it forward


DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.


In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911.


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