Hosted by Charley Lowry

For this thirtieth episode of the “Surviving and Thriving in Residency” podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Abdelrahman Gadallah, Chief Resident at St. Mary’s Hospital Internal Medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri.

Together they discuss Dr. Gadallah’s inspiring journey from Egypt to becoming a chief resident in internal medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, his experiences as an international medical graduate and so much more!

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ABOUT THE SURVIVING & THRIVING IN RESIDENCY PODCAST

This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician — from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.

ABDELRAHMAN GADALLAH, TODAY’S PODCAST GUEST

Dr. Abdelrahman Gadallah serves as Chief Resident at St. Mary’s Hospital Internal Medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gadallah completed his medical degree at the Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt, one of the largest and most respected medical schools in the region.  He served three demanding years as a navy physician with the Egyptian Naval Forces and went on to broaden his experience as a general consultant physician in the Maldives during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.  He is recognized for his leadership, dedication to his colleagues, and passion for the field—preparing him for a future as a hospitalist and a leader in internal medicine.  Outside of the hospital, he enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and swimming, and is passionate about wellness, mentorship, and supporting other international medical graduates as they navigate the transition into U.S. medical training.