Meet our NCHD Spotlight for this newsletter: Dr. Fatima Anwar
What is your speciality?
General Surgery - University Hospital Waterford
What do you like about your job?
Diversity of the cases, hand-on nature of job, excitement of attending theatre and team work.
What does a typical day look like for you while working?
It’s a mix of high-pressure decision-making, hands-on experience in theatre, and lots of admin work.
Have you attended a CPD Support Scheme course yet (2024-25 cycle)?
How was your experience on the course?
Very helpful and it kept me up to date with skills I required everyday in my work.
What other interests/hobbies do you have?
Baking and watching cooking shows. Binge watching medical season. Reading books and travelling.
What do you hope to achieve in your career?
Development of surgical skills, handling on call pressure, building strong portfolio, and mentorship for guidance.
If you were to recommend a book, what would it be and why?
The Kite-Runner by Khaled Hosseini
It’s a thriller of two boys who are enjoying their normal day of kite flying and then face 360 deg. change in their lives as they face invasion in their country.
Showing truly, how unpredictable life can be .
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