Change

Change is scary, but change is also an opportunity for growth. When I turned 40 earlier this year, I made a promise to myself to make the best use of whatever time I have left on God’s earth.

That means reassessing where my strengths are, what I’m passionate about, and where I can do the most good for society. It also means asking myself really difficult questions, such as: Do I really want to be doing X for the rest of my working life? Or, if money wasn’t an issue, what would I still be doing anyway?

The answer, for me at least, would be seeing patients in the ward or clinic. I think that’s where I do my best work, helping people understand what ails them and how we can make them better.

Unfortunately, doing this also means saying goodbye to a few things I love but are no longer sustainable. Leaving UM is tremendously difficult, as this was where I ‘grew up’ as a doctor. I have had the opportunity to work with so many kind and excellent doctors, nurses, allied health staff etc. during my time in UM and I pray that Allah SWT rewards them abundantly.

Ultimately, clinical neurology is a labour of love for me. Today, I’m starting a new chapter of my life at Sunway Medical Centre. So if you know anyone who might benefit from seeing a neurologist, I’d be very grateful if you could consider referring them to me.