Dear students…Future colleagues

Congratulations

In the coming months ahead you will become doctors, you will feel that God
sent you to save the human race, to treat patients in a way that even the
pioneers in medicine did not think of; you will feel you are superhuman.
Slow down.
This is a first step in a very long way to becoming a good and big doctor.
Try to be a good fresh doctor, how?
This is my advice to all of you:

1. We all expect that you will be a safe doctor, believe me a safe doctor
is much greater than a smart rushing doctor.
2. Avoid being in a hurry, you will get what you need and you will fulfill
your dreams.
3. Your teachers are the same as your parents in their expectations of
you, and however big and old you may become, you will stay their
students, who need a hand, some hope, some advice and much work
and training
4. In the first 6 years after graduation you are still a maturing student
who needs to be trained and taught.
5. Be honest with your insight, your colleagues, your patients, your
teachers and administration staff any where you may work
6. Be patient
7. Learn to learn from every one even from cleaning workers, patients
and their companions and more importantly from your mistakes
8. Learn to swallow your pride, when necessary
9. Try to avoid OVERDOING.
10.Avoid pitying those who need you, but respect them, as you wish any
one to respect you.

Yours sincerely

Hiwa Omer Ahmed

Assistant Professor in general surgery
C.A.B.S., F.A.B.M.S., Eu.L.D.
Member of E.A.E.S,
Member of ALS (GB & I)
Member of EATS
Senior lecturer and consultant
Iraq-–Sulaimani City-College of Medicine/ University of Sulaimani , Founder and
Manager of Hatwan Hospital
drhiwaomer@hatwan.com, hatwan@gmail.com