A Syrian OB/GYN Perseveres Amidst Conflict
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Farida, the last female OB/GYN in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in this powerful TED talk. Gain insight into the challenges faced by medical professionals in conflict zones as Dr. Farida shares her harrowing experiences practicing medicine during wartime. Learn about the extreme obstacles she overcame, including medication shortages, unreliable electricity, and a lack of trained staff, while continuing to care for patients and perform procedures under dangerous conditions. Follow Dr. Farida's journey from Aleppo to Idlib province, where she currently works as an obstetrician. Listen to her 2017 TEDMED interview with NPR's Leila Fadel and be inspired by her unwavering dedication to her patients and her hope for the future despite the adversities she has faced.
Syllabus
A Syrian OB/GYN perseveres amidst conflict
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TEDMED
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