Many thanks to Mr. A. Adam, academic office and Dr. Kamal Abdullah , Head of NCHD at Bons Secours Hospital Tralee.

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Dear brilliant colleague at OIU;

The purpose of life is a life of purpose.

Success is a journey but not a distention. So celebrate all along the journey.

I am glad that I have landed on Bons Tralee at the Southwest of Ireland . A major step toward furthering my career.

In early days of my career, I worked in Libya, I tried to get to Somalia even before. I got to Oman. I was ready to go any where to support myself to achieve my dreams. It took longer time than it should.

Just one thing to say in this context ; In this life and long march of medicine you might face many obstacles, financial challenges, needs of supporting your family,... etc. But and please, under no circumstances try your best not to delay your board. Get to your favoured speciality as soon as can.

Be PROFESSIONAL, kind and supportive to your patients and colleagues. Treat the other as you ,or a member of your family, wish to be treated. Treat the other according to your high values and morals.

Do not be strict but be precise. You do not have the time to stop at your mistakes rather stop at others mistakes on you. Learn from your pitfalls.

Do all these thing for the sake of Allah.

Rely upon Allah . He is the incharge of your life.

Take this holey verse with you in every single moment and step.

{ قُلۡ إِنَّ صَلَاتِی وَنُسُكِی وَمَحۡیَایَ وَمَمَاتِی لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِینَ }

[سُورَةُ الأَنۡعَامِ: ١٦٢] "

Dr. Kamal Awad Elkareem

Batch 15