As a child, I grew up with a good amount of love, care, food, shelter, friends and other basic necessities of life. My father's foresight and never-give-up attitude were contagious and went a long way in shaping who I am. On the other hand, my mother's caring nature instilled compassion and confidence in me. But when both parents are doctors, the added benefits that come with it are occasional hospital tours and interesting insights into the world of medicine. My parents were my inspiration to choose medicine as a profession. Moving to the United States in 2011 was the second major life-changing event, the first being getting married to my one and only husband. The move gave me plenty of time to reflect and think about my future and a second chance to choose my specialty. I served as an observer in several specialties and the time spent in each department resulted in enriching experiences to take home. During one of these observation activities, I found an experienced mentor who helped me identify my true passion: working with children. I really enjoyed being wi...