Faizeen Zafar, M.D.

Accompanied my husband to his sports med appt today. Couldn’t help but notice the sheer lack of diversity in the waiting room. Access to sports is a privilege in itself, and access to healthcare that can support your goals is an even greater privilege. #DiversityInHealthcare

@NdidiUnaka Thank you for the kind words, Ndidi! And for all you do for us! 🥰

And just like that Peds residency comes to a close!👩🏽‍🎓 Forever grateful to @CincyPedsRes! A place where l learned to say “Yes, I can,” and “No, I’m not sure,” with equal confidence and poise. 🙌🏽 Y’all @FuturePedsRes, this is the place to train! 💯

@CincyMedPeds @MariaSiowMD @nmpra Congratulations! This is amazing news!

Congrats to our very own @MariaSiowMD on becoming the next @nmpra president-elect! We know you will do an amazing job advocating foe the #MedPeds community!

@NdidiUnaka Thank you, Ndidi! Those words mean a lot! ☺️

When this first happened, I felt small and humiliated, and didn’t talk about it as much as I should have. Now, I am glad I did. 🙏🏽 to @AAPSOPT for highlighting the #AAPI experience in medicine and for giving us the platform to share our thoughts/voice! #DiversityandInclusion

@STangGirdwood @AAPSOPT @CincyPedsRes @CincyChildrens I hope so too! Such incidents need to be brought to the forefront, otherwise we will continue to facilitate hate and aggression.

@FaizeenZafar @AAPSOPT @CincyPedsRes @CincyChildrens Wow, thanks for letting me know. I hope that more trainees will speak up after reading your quote and that we can learn how to address these racist acts in medicine and bring about real change.

@STangGirdwood @AAPSOPT @CincyPedsRes @CincyChildrens Thank you for the kind words, @STangGirdwood! Honestly, when I saw that video where you shared some of your own experiences, it definitely motivated me to speak up as well!

@FaizeenZafar @AAPSOPT I’m sorry about the first experience you encountered! But know that you are so valued in @CincyPedsRes and @CincyChildrens! #RepresentationMatters

@STangGirdwood Thank you for sharing, Sonya. Such powerful words!

For the first time, I shared my story of experiencing microagressions throughout much of my training as a #womeninscience & #WomenInMedicine and racism as an Asian-American during our church youth retreat. Check it out here: youtu.be/Xe2j68C8zRo

We finished a church series for our youth called “Do Something” about social injustices this weekend at a retreat. We talked about #systemicracism and I was pleasantly surprised to see my husband wearing this shirt when he preached. #StopAAPIhate #stopasianhate #heforshe #ally

Work from @CincyKidsHeart fellow David Katz: prevalence of fatty liver in people w/#Fontan similar to general population. Hepatic steatosis a/w obesity &⬇️HDL #CHD #ACHD @Dan_Peck2 @AlsaiedTarek @FaizeenZafar @LubertMD @AndrewTroutMD @alexvdbruaene ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.11…

214,535. My father added to that number last night. He served this county for 34 years and was still going to serve for two more years. He was a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, spirit he exhibited till the very last day and moment. I’m whatever I’m today because of him

Enjoyed these excellent presentations on Cardiology: Heart Disease in the Older Child cdmcd.co/83rqLD %23PAS ..from COVID-19 in the young athlete to liver stiffness in Fontan physiology and long-term behavioral outcomes, something for everyone! @PASMeeting @FaizeenZafar

Grateful for this oral abstract presentation opportunity at #PAS2021 on ultrasound-derived derived liver stiffness in Fontan patients🫀. Thank you Drs. Ashraf Harahsheh and @PuriKriti for moderating the session! @AlsaiedTarek @LubertMD @sasha_opo @AndrewTroutMD @therealjonadill

@STangGirdwood @CincyChildrens Congratulations! This is great!

Now that I’ve officially accepted & sent f/u emails (& had moment to myself on service), the good news: I was selected as a recipient of the @CincyChildrens K12 Child Health Research Career Development Award, which will protect 75% of my time for research starting December 1st.

Sending all the love to our IU colleagues. Dr. Chaniece Williams was a peds chief resident who died from childbirth. What an incredible loss. In the US, Black women have 3x the maternal mortality than white women. #BlackLivesMatter

1/ We have a few more pathways to share! If Hospital Medicine is the name of your game, our @CincyPHM pathway faculty leader @spatelDO will guide you in electives, research and career planning (fellowship and/or job search options). 🏥

Please join @cincypedsres Program Leadership via Zoom for an informal virtual meet & greet Thurs 10/15 7-8PM ET where you can learn more about our residency program & ask questions in advance of the upcoming interview season. All are welcome to attend! #PedsMatch21

🤬 WOW, SO OFFENSIVE: I am seriously disappointed in @wearfigs - a company that profits by making flattering & comfortable healthcare apparel (esp. for women!) - to publish an image so demeaning to #WomenInMedine and DO physicians. SERIOUS REAL❓: *WHO @wearfigs APPROVED THIS?*

Grateful 🙏🏽 to @CincyPedsRes for the RISE award!! An incredible opportunity that encourages resident research with funding and protected time for academic work. Also, love how supportive the program leadership is with the application process!

Dr. Chuck Schubert is a legend as a founder of a #FQHC, the @CincyPedsRes GH Pathway, PACHIMAKE, the Midwest Consortium for GH and APPD GHLC. He is he #AAP2020 education awardee @AAPexperience. He didn't just mentor, he helped create a new field #globalhealth edu in #Pediatrics.