Overcoming Obstacles: How to Build Resilience and Turn Setbacks Into Success with Dr. Imane Tarib
Release Date: 12/03/2024
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info_outlineDr. Imane Tarib is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. She is currently a fellow at the well-known Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Florida, following advanced training at institutions like the University of Illinois Chicago and Cleveland Clinic. Originally from Morocco, Dr. Tarib earned her medical degree in 2015 and completed her ophthalmology residency in 2020. She is also the founding president of the Young Ophthalmologists of Morocco, reflecting her commitment to advancing eye care globally. With extensive international experience, she combines cutting-edge techniques with a passion for improving vision and patient outcomes.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why Imane chose ophthalmology
- Highlights from her early career as an ophthalmologist in Morocco
- Transitioning to a New Life in the U.S. and becoming an immigrant
- Challenges of re-entering education, residency, and fellowship in the U.S.
- Comparing Healthcare Systems: Morocco vs. U.S.
- Overcoming Challenges and Staying Motivated
- Strategies for rebuilding her career and finding resilience
- Habits, mindsets and routines that support positivity and focus
- Imane's Social Media Journey
- Inspiration to build an online presence
- How her platform has opened new opportunities
- Staying authentic in the social media space
- Advice for overcoming fear, worry, and self-doubt to chase dreams.
- How to change the narrative around failure
...and more!