When did you trust Christ?
I have had the privilege of growing up inaChristian home,meaning I grew up reading the Bible and knowingthe Gospel. However, it was not until the ageof14 that I made a confession of faith and decided to followChrist.Since then, I have been strivingto live a lifethathonours and glorifies God.At medical school, I hadthe opportunity to meet some wonderful Christian brothers and sisters through theChristian Union, GospelChoir, andCMF.These peers were aconsiderable encouragement;in particular,I was blessed to see others ofmy generation taking their walk with Christ seriously, whichchallenged me to do thesame. In my later yearsat medical school, I became more actively involved with CMF, which has helped methink about my role as aChristiandoctor. I have been richly blessed and encouraged by brothers and sisterswithin CMFstriving to livefor Christ, whichhas helpedme approach medicine andlive outmy faith more generally
What do you hope to gain from participating?
A greater confidence in reading, studying, teaching the Bible, and leading as a Christian woman. I know I am still young, and I hope to learn how to steward the gifts and assignments that God has given me.I would also like to learn how to lead better as a Christian woman in church and parachurch contexts and the workplace. I want to understand the biblical role of women in church and society and how to honour God asafemale leader wherever He has called me.I also look forward to the challenge (in a positive sense) of teaching others the Bible and learning how to do that well.
What is your ministry?
I am currently the Chair of the Junior Doctor's Committee (JDC) within the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF), which comprises nearly 5000 student and graduate doctors, nurses, and midwives. I am also a member of the Board of Trustees of CMF. As a member of the Board and chair of the JDC, I have the privilege of providing direction for the work of the Junior Doctor's Ministry and contributing to the organisation as a whole. I have also been privileged to lead seminars at several CMF conferences and contribute to written publications.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I am a physician currently training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; I am taking time out of formal training to work with medical students as a clinical teaching fellow. While I love and enjoy the work with CMF, it can be challenging to get the balance right asI leadpeers insimilar stages of life. It can be challenging for me to be authentic and vulnerable while leading. I would say that this is partially a personality trait, but it is also a leadership challenge. More specifically, our leadership team has handled overt and less obvious moral issues in a parachurch setting. I have found it challenging to be a good friend and godly leader, and I would love to glean from the wisdom of those who have gone ahead.
