The First Lesson Every Human Must Learn | Dr Zafar Ali Ch | TEDxFaisalabad Medical University
What if you could trace every success, every failure, every choice in your life back to one invisible force? Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhry, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Vice Chancellor of Faisalabad Medical University, reveals the timeless secret that shapes leaders, healers, and dreamers. Drawing on lessons from his father, the poetry of Allama Iqbal, and decades of medical leadership, he explores how character—built in the mother’s lap, forged by teachers, books, and faith—becomes the foundation of a life well-lived. From the powerful “Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua” prayer to his challenge that passion and purpose can light the world, this talk is a moving blueprint for anyone who wants to leave behind more than just memories—leave behind a legacy. Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhry(Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) is a leading general surgeon and the Vice Chancellor of Faisalabad Medical University, known for his exceptional contributions to surgical education and healthcare leadership in Pakistan. A Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), he specializes in head and neck, bariatric, and laparoscopic surgery. With decades of clinical and academic excellence, Dr. Chaudhry has transformed FMU into a center of surgical innovation and mentorship. At TEDx Faisalabad Medical University, he shares powerful lessons from a life dedicated to healing, leading, and reshaping medical education for the next generation. 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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