The Guiding Star: The Journey of an International Physician From Maternal Fetal Medicine to Fetal Neonatal Neurology

Child Neurol Open. 2021 Jul 29:8:2329048X211030740. doi: 10.1177/2329048X211030740. eCollection 2021 Jan-Dec.

Abstract

My path to the American dream took me from maternal fetal medicine in India to fetal and neonatal neurology in the United States, a journey spanning 2 continents, 3 countries, 3 healthcare systems, 4 rounds of the residency match process, 2 residency trainings and 4 fellowships. Through it all I had the good fortune to be guided by a wonderful support system of mentors, family, and friends. This is my story of how and why.

Keywords: brain; career; fetal; neonatal; neurodevelopment; neurology.