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The Skill Doctors Aren’t Taught in School | Dr Usama Zuhair | TEDxFaisalabad Medical University

Mon Aug 18, 2025
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal approach to and understanding of nutrition, health and personal growth. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if becoming a doctor wasn’t enough to truly succeed in life? In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Dr. Usama Zuhair — medical doctor, clinical researcher, nutrition expert, and author of Calorics — challenges the traditional path of medical education and reveals why financial independence, creativity, and multidisciplinary skills are essential for every medical student.From the inspiring journeys of Avicenna and Leonardo da Vinci to his own story of creating Pakistan’s first calorie-tracked nutrition manual, Dr. Zuhair shows how thinking beyond the stethoscope can transform not only your career but your life. He delivers a powerful message: ? Break the mental shackles ? Create opportunities instead of waiting for them ? Use your medical knowledge to impact communities in their own languages ? Build skills in research, telemedicine, and health innovation — while still in medical schoolWhether you’re a medical professional, a student, or simply someone seeking inspiration to redefine your career, this talk will push you to dream bigger, act sooner, and design a future where your skills truly serve humanity — and sustain you in the process.Watch till the end — it might just change how you think about your profession, your purpose, and your potential. Dr. Usama Zuhair Medical Doctor | Nutrition Expert | Author of CaloricsDr. Usama Zuhair is a medical doctor, clinical researcher, and certified nutrition coach based in Faisalabad. He is the author of Calorics, a pioneering resource that features over 220 calorie-tracked recipes and case studies spanning a range of medical specialties. His work bridges the gap between nutrition theory and clinical application, offering healthcare professionals practical tools to manage obesity, chronic illness, and dietary challenges in diverse patient populations.Through his online courses and public health initiatives, Dr. Zuhair is advancing nutritional literacy in Pakistan and empowering individuals to take control of their health through evidence-based lifestyle changes. At TEDx Faisalabad Medical University, he shares his vision for transforming healthcare by placing nutrition at the core of clinical practice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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