Drs. Najah Khan and Merna Abdou - The Impacts of Covid on Medical Training

02/07/25 • 63 min

This episode dives deep into the experiences of Dr. Najah Khan and Dr. Merna Abdou, two cardiology fellows, as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their training and patient care. They share personal stories of trauma, the importance of spirituality in healing, and the necessity of compassion in modern medicine, urging the healthcare community to reconnect with humanity and prioritizing quality of life for their patients.
• Insights on how COVID-19 reshaped their medical practice
• The role of spirituality in patient care discussions
• Moving from treating numbers to prioritizing quality of life
• Building supportive environments in medical training
• The necessity of vulnerability and empathy in healthcare
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