My first open surgery was equal parts thrilling and terrifying. Also, someone may have tried to take a picture mid-case… 📢 First time scrubbing in — what surprised you most? Let’s talk OR etiquette.

My first open surgery was equal parts thrilling and terrifying. Also, someone may have tried to take a picture mid-case… 📢 First time scrubbing in — what surprised you most? Let’s talk OR etiquette.

My First Open Surgery (and a Surprise Photo Op)

Hi, I'm Hafsa Slaiman, intern, wanderluster and extrovert. The problem though is that I hit more speed bumps than a formula one racer. Med school has proven to be far from Grey's Anatomy and my future has become more convoluted than the nephron. I’ve been away for a while but I’m back and ready to confess, but are you ready to hear it all?

This podcast reveals it all: my breakdowns, my fails, my first times, my solutions and fun medical stuff, so whether you’re a med student, premed, doc or even someone who just wants to get inspired come along and join me on my journey.

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Hi, I'm Hafsa Slaiman, intern, wanderluster and extrovert. The problem though is that I hit more speed bumps than a formula one racer. Med school has proven to be far from Grey's Anatomy and my future has become more convoluted than the nephron. I’ve been away for a while but I’m back and ready to confess, but are you ready to hear it all? This podcast reveals it all: my breakdowns, my fails, my first times, my solutions and fun medical stuff, so whether you’re a med student, premed, doc or even someone who just wants to get inspired come along and join me on my journey.

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My First Open Surgery (and a Surprise Photo Op)

My First Open Surgery (and a Surprise Photo Op)