17: Staying Healthy during the Pandemic & Believing in Yourself with Dr Rand Diab
Dr Rand Diab is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, US. Born to Syrian parents in Michigan she gained her residency in Cleveland, Ohio and now has her own established private practice in Chicago. On this Podcast, Dr Rand speaks about her most vulnerable time when she worked around the clock to become a doctor whilst raising a baby. She openly shares her fears and challenges to keep her private practice running, exposing herself to covid-19 during the early stages of the Pandemic. Despite all the chaos, Dr Rand kept her practice open working safely to care for her patients at a time when people were most vulnerable. Dr Rand helpfully shares health tips and what to do to keep your eyes healthy during excessive screen usage - if working and studying from home. She also touches on the stigma female practitioners face wearing hijab, specifically in the US and speaks about “enclothed cognition” for maintaining professionalism. Aside from her career, Dr Rand is the founder of Carriers of Light, a school for children that represents positive and happy vibes! This episode is filled with helpful tips and insights from a courageous woman and an expert in her field so tune in to learn more! See www.rand Diab.com or visit her social media page @randdiabmd.