Muslim. Hijabi. Trauma Surgeon. Mom of 6. They Said Pick One.

Meet our next guest on Doctors & Poets: Dr. Qaali Hussein — a double board-certified trauma surgeon, mother of six, and founder of Defiance Academy. A Somali Muslim woman who was told medicine and motherhood couldn’t coexist, she built a life proving otherwise through years of surgical training, leadership, and resilience in high-pressure environments. In this episode, we talk about her journey in medicine, burnout, resilience, and what it means to lead without losing yourself. #DoctorsAndPoets #Medicine #Healthcare #TraumaSurgery #PhysicianLife #Motherhood #Resilience #Leadership #Inspiration