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Traveling abroad in the search for better training and a more decent life always has its glamour and excitement, but it can be painful at times with many untold hardships. In these episodes we explore the life experiences of those who traveled learning more about the difficulties they faced and the price they had to pay to get where they are today.
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EAMTAR connectJun 05, 2020

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Omar Zakaria - Training challenges, visa issues , dealing with burn out and future aspiration

Omar Zakaria - Training challenges, visa issues , dealing with burn out and future aspiration

Learn about Omar's training and visa challenges and how he dealt with burn out and work fatigue. 

Sep 04, 202015:57
Omar Zakaria - Family , Finaincial challenges and how his thoughts have evolved

Omar Zakaria - Family , Finaincial challenges and how his thoughts have evolved

Learn about his financial challenges, his family challenges and how his thoughts have evolved over time. 

Sep 04, 202007:56
Omar Zakaria - Meeting his spouse in the US ,getting married, family dynamics after marriage

Omar Zakaria - Meeting his spouse in the US ,getting married, family dynamics after marriage

Omar shares here how he met his wife in the US, and how they eventually got married and some of the family life dynamics. 

Sep 04, 202008:23
Omar zakaria - Introduction and the social issues he faced

Omar zakaria - Introduction and the social issues he faced

Omar zakaria shares here his story of why and how he finished his residency in Egypt then traveled to the US, and the major social concerns he had before traveling

Sep 04, 202007:25
Omar Zakaria - Full Episode

Omar Zakaria - Full Episode

Omar Zakaria is a diagnostic radiologist working in private practice in the US. He finished his residency in Egypt and traveled to pursue his career passion in the US and on his journey met his wife who lived with her family in Houston,TX. Omar shares how his thought process has changed after the Egypt revolution and the many challenges he faced during his training years and how he dealt with burnout and work fatigue.  

Sep 04, 202040:28
Mosa'ab Ammat Trailer

Mosa'ab Ammat Trailer

Mosa'ab's story from Mauritania to Saudi Arabia to Egypt to California portrays his adaptability, goal orientation and perseverance.  He made a conscious choice of focusing on having a good career and lifestyle rather than focus on a specialty. He got married while in the US to his wife who was living back home and shares important advice about the challenges couples face when they first get married in the US. He also shares important financial advice to people during their training years. 

Aug 28, 202003:14
Mohamed Ali - Evoling ideas - How his residency in Egypt helped him - Hardships - Future plans

Mohamed Ali - Evoling ideas - How his residency in Egypt helped him - Hardships - Future plans

Learn how Mohamed's ideas have evolved with time, how his residency in Egypt has helped him in navigating US residency. Learn also the hardships he faced and his plans for the future 

Aug 28, 202007:05
Mohamed Ali - Financial challenges - Maturing as a couple in the US - Integrating with the community without losing their identity

Mohamed Ali - Financial challenges - Maturing as a couple in the US - Integrating with the community without losing their identity

Learn about Mohamed's Financial challenges coming to the US, how he and his wife matured as a couple living away from family support and the different challenges they faced with their kids in a new culture. Learn also how he and his wife integrated with the American community without  losing their connection with family and friends back home or losing  their Arab or Islamic identity

Aug 28, 202011:08
Mohamed Ali - Why he left Egypt after finishing residency and the challenges he faced with his wife and kids

Mohamed Ali - Why he left Egypt after finishing residency and the challenges he faced with his wife and kids

Learn why Mohamed decided to leave Egypt after finishing anesthesia residency, and the kinds of challenges he faced with a wife and 2 young children on arriving in the US

Aug 28, 202011:32
Mohamed Ali - Full epsiode - نبتدى منين الحكايه

Mohamed Ali - Full epsiode - نبتدى منين الحكايه

Mohamed Ali is an Assistant professor of Anesthesia at the University of  Texas. He traveled to the US after finishing an anesthesia residency in  Cairo University and as he described it in the interview was “clueless”  about how anything worked in the US medical system. He moved to the US  with his wife and 2 kids and faced many challenges along the way. In  this interview Mohamed talks about how he and his wife integrated with  the American community without losing their connection with family and  friends back home or losing their Arab or Islamic identity , and how  their thoughts have changed over the years.

Aug 28, 202031:00
Mohamed Ali trailer

Mohamed Ali trailer

Mohamed Ali is an Assistant professor of Anesthesia at the University of Texas. He traveled to the US after finishing an anesthesia residency in Cairo University and as he described it in the interview was "clueless" about how anything worked in the US medical system. He moved to the US with his wife and 2 kids and faced many challenges along the way.  In this interview Mohamed talks about how he and his wife integrated with the American community without losing their connection with family and friends back home or losing their Arab or Islamic identity , and how their thoughts have changed over the years. 

Aug 22, 202004:21
Doaa Hamed - Her final advice to all medical graduates

Doaa Hamed - Her final advice to all medical graduates

Her final advice to all medical graduates 

Aug 21, 202005:01
Doaa Hamed - How her Master's degrees open up new career opportunities

Doaa Hamed - How her Master's degrees open up new career opportunities

How her Master's degrees open up new career opportunities

Aug 21, 202007:46
Doaa Hamed - How traveling has changed her thinking and made he take more risks

Doaa Hamed - How traveling has changed her thinking and made he take more risks

How traveling has changed her thinking and made he take more risks

Aug 21, 202007:46
Doaa Hamed - How traveling affects the time frame of getting married and the choice of a partner

Doaa Hamed - How traveling affects the time frame of getting married and the choice of a partner

How traveling affects the time frame of getting married and the choice of a partner

Aug 21, 202007:52
Doaa Hamed - Moving between countries in search of better education

Doaa Hamed - Moving between countries in search of better education

Moving between countries in search of better education

Aug 21, 202004:15
Doaa Hamed - Applying for Scholarships and Universities in the US and the UK

Doaa Hamed - Applying for Scholarships and Universities in the US and the UK

Applying for Scholarships and Universities in the US and the UK

Aug 21, 202011:39
Doaa Hamed - How she made her CV more competitive for Universities and Scholarships

Doaa Hamed - How she made her CV more competitive for Universities and Scholarships

How she made her CV more competitive for Universities and Scholarships

Aug 21, 202010:55
Doaa Hamed - How her research training in the US helped her back in Egypt

Doaa Hamed - How her research training in the US helped her back in Egypt

How her research training in the US helped her back in Egypt

Aug 21, 202007:12
Doaa Hamed - Social and language challenges - Leaving Harvard to Augusta University and back to Egypt

Doaa Hamed - Social and language challenges - Leaving Harvard to Augusta University and back to Egypt

Social and language challenges - Leaving Harvard to Augusta University and back to Egypt

Aug 21, 202010:13
Doaa Hamed - From being fearful of leaving her city for her takleef to traveling to the US

Doaa Hamed - From being fearful of leaving her city for her takleef to traveling to the US

From being fearful of leaving her city for her takleef to traveling to the US 

Aug 21, 202009:25
Doaa Hamed Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Doaa Hamed Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Doaa Hamed obtained two Master's Degrees, one from Harvard Kennedy School and the  other from the University of London. In her episode this friday learn  how Doaa managed to change her perspective about her potentials and  abilities, from being apprehensive about traveling to another city in  Egypt for her takleef, to applying for scholarships to study in Harvard  Kennedy School and at the University of London, and travel the world in  search of better education. Learn also how she has used her time in  Egypt wisely to make a difference in her institution and to become a  more attractive applicant for international scholarships and university  admissions in the US and the UK.

Aug 21, 202001:23:49
Doaa Hamed Trailer

Doaa Hamed Trailer

Learn how Doaa managed to change her perspective about her potentials and abilities, from being apprehensive about traveling to another city in Egypt for her takleef, to applying for scholarships to study in Harvard Kennedy School and at the University of London, and travel the world in search of better education. Learn also how she has used her time in Egypt wisely to make a difference in her institution and to become a more attractive applicant for international scholarships and university admissions in the US and the UK.   



Aug 14, 202005:51
Hythem Nawaytou - Avoiding Burnout, future aspirations and collaborating with Egyptian medical institutions

Hythem Nawaytou - Avoiding Burnout, future aspirations and collaborating with Egyptian medical institutions

Learn how he avoids burn out and how he keeps fit and connected with friends. Learn about his thoughts about the future as well as his dreams of collaborating with Egyptian medical institutions and his positive outlook on the Egyptian medical system.

Aug 14, 202010:56
Hythem Nawaytou - Finding a spouse in the US and finding the right time

Hythem Nawaytou - Finding a spouse in the US and finding the right time

Learn about how he met his spouse and the dynamics of getting married in the US with all your family back home in Egypt.  Listen to how after marriage he became part of a larger family in the US and the benefits of that. 

Aug 14, 202020:05
Hythem Nawaytou - Family concerns and financial considerations

Hythem Nawaytou - Family concerns and financial considerations

Learn about his thoughts an concerns about his family and financial considerations residents and fellows should have 

Aug 14, 202006:02
Hythem Nawaytou - Going back to San Francisco, CA for fellowship

Hythem Nawaytou - Going back to San Francisco, CA for fellowship

Learn about his experience of leaving Egypt for the 2nd time to go back to his fellowship in San Fransisco, CA and how his thoughts evolved there and why he decided to stay. 

Aug 14, 202005:23
Hythem Nawaytou - Going back to Cairo University after finishing residency in the US and trying private practice in Egypt

Hythem Nawaytou - Going back to Cairo University after finishing residency in the US and trying private practice in Egypt

Learn about his experience in Aboul Reesh Children's Hospital in Cairo University after finishing his US residency.  Listen to his reflections about what he tried to do, what went wrong and why it didn't work the way he imagined as well as his experience in private practice in Egypt. 

Aug 14, 202008:05
Hythem Nawaytou - Training challenges in residency

Hythem Nawaytou - Training challenges in residency

Learn about the challenges he faced during his residency years, after finishing a residency in Cairo University and how he finished a pediatric residency in the US in only 2 years. 

Aug 14, 202008:50
Hythem Nawaytou - Arriving in the US for residency and social challenges

Hythem Nawaytou - Arriving in the US for residency and social challenges

Learn about his experience when he first arrived in the US, his experience with a roommate and how meeting other residents from different backgrounds allowed his understanding of diversity, racial origin and citizenship to evolve. 

Aug 14, 202011:59
Hythem Nawaytou - Introduction, deciding to travel and how he dealt with failing a USMLE step

Hythem Nawaytou - Introduction, deciding to travel and how he dealt with failing a USMLE step

Learn why Hythem decided to travel and how he dealt with failing the USMLE Step 2 CS exam 

Aug 14, 202012:47
Hythem Nawaytou - Full episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Hythem Nawaytou - Full episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Hythem Nawaytou is a pediatric cardiologist living in San Fransisco, CA and  working at UCSF.  He started his pediatric career in Cairo university  and after he finished his residency in the US went back to Egypt for a  year to try to change things in Abou El Reesh hospital. He finished  several fellowships in pediatric cardiology and fetal echocardiography  and is now faculty at UCSF. He got married in the US and has excellent  insight about marriage and creating a family.

Aug 14, 202001:37:04
Hythem Nawaytou Trailer

Hythem Nawaytou Trailer

Hythem Nawaytou is a pediatric cardiologist living in San Fransisco and working at UCSF.  He started his pediatric career in Cairo university and after he finished his residency in the US went back to Egypt for a year to try to change things in Abou El Reesh hospital. He finished several fellowships in pediatric cardiology and fetal echocardiography and is now faculty at UCSF. He got married in the US and has excellent insight about marriage and creating a family. 

Aug 07, 202003:40
Ahmed Morsy - Avoiding burnout and future aspirations

Ahmed Morsy - Avoiding burnout and future aspirations

Learn how Ahmed has avoided getting work fatigue and burn out through a number of activities, and listen to his ambitions and aspirations for his future. 

Aug 07, 202006:38
Ahmed Morsy - US Training challenges, going back to fellowship after working as an attending

Ahmed Morsy - US Training challenges, going back to fellowship after working as an attending

Learn the challenges he faced with starting residency in the US, as well as the difficult decision of starting a 4 year fellowship after being an attending for 3 years. 

Aug 07, 202007:43
Ahmed Morsy - Marriage and finding a spouse

Ahmed Morsy - Marriage and finding a spouse

Learn Ahmed's experience with looking for a spouse in Egypt and the challenges of getting married in the US. 

Aug 07, 202006:05
Ahmed Morsy - Preparing to go to the US and networking

Ahmed Morsy - Preparing to go to the US and networking

Learn about Ahmed's preparation for the US pathway as well as how he used networking to get things done. 

Aug 07, 202013:00
Ahmed Morsy - Introduction and work experience in Egypt and the UK before traveling to the US

Ahmed Morsy - Introduction and work experience in Egypt and the UK before traveling to the US

Learn more about Ahmed Morsy's experience with work starting from jobs during high school and early years of medical school in Egypt , to simple jobs in the UK during medical school. 

Aug 07, 202011:14
Ahmed Morsy - Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Ahmed Morsy - Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Learn about Ahmed Morsy's experience from working in simple jobs in the  US and the UK, to becoming a resident in the US, to working as a  hospitalist for several years before joining a cardiology fellowship.  Ahmed is a very social person and his skills in building friends and  connections has served him well throughout his life.

Aug 07, 202045:44
Ahmed Morsy Trailer

Ahmed Morsy Trailer

Learn about Ahmed Morsy's experience from working in simple jobs in the US and the UK, to becoming a resident in the US, to working as a hospitalist for several years before joining a cardiology fellowship. Ahmed is a very social person and his skills in building friends and connections has served him well throughout his life. 

Jul 31, 202002:54
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Avoiding burnout and future aspirations

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Avoiding burnout and future aspirations

Learn about how Mohamed has been avoiding burn out and fatigue as well as his ambitions for his professional and personal future

Jul 31, 202006:25
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Ideological, Training and Visa challenges

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Ideological, Training and Visa challenges

Learn about how his thoughts have changed over the years as well as his training and visa challenges. 

Jul 31, 202008:58
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Thoughts about Relationships

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Thoughts about Relationships

Learn about his thoughts and experiences about relationships

Jul 31, 202007:23
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - The benefits of living alone and connecting with family

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - The benefits of living alone and connecting with family

Learn about Mohamed's thoughts about the benefits of living  alone as a guy before deciding to get married 

Jul 31, 202007:09
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Social challenges

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Social challenges

Learn about the social challenges

Jul 31, 202006:07
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Introduction and deciding to travel

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Introduction and deciding to travel

Learn about how and when he decided to travel to the US

Jul 31, 202004:15
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Full Episode - نبتدي منين الحكايه

Mohamed Rizk Shokr started from not being interested in traveling abroad  to becoming a cardiologist in the US pursuing fellowship after  fellowship and becoming more and more specialized in his field. In his  interview he shares his thoughts about the benefits of living alone as a  guy before deciding to get married as well as many other personal and  professional life challenges he had to deal with along the way.

Jul 31, 202041:28
Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Trailer

Mohamed Rizk Shokr - Trailer

Trailer 

Jul 24, 202002:28
Kareem Bedeir - Future aspiration

Kareem Bedeir - Future aspiration

Future aspiration

Jul 24, 202001:56
Kareem Bedeir - Kareem's Biggest frustration

Kareem Bedeir - Kareem's Biggest frustration

Kareem's Biggest frustration

Jul 24, 202002:53