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Two Generations, Two Countries, One Calling

The story of a father’s belief and a daughter’s journey in pathology

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  • Hansini Laharwani

  • November 5, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Raised amid financial hardship in India, the author's father rode nearly 10 miles by bicycle to medical school and became a physician with his parents' support.

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    The author's father taught his children to be mentally strong, work hard and honestly, and respect everyone.

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    As an international medical graduate pursuing medicine in the United States, the author faced uncertainty and received the 2026 AMA Foundation Outstanding International Medical Graduate Award.

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    The author is a practicing breast and gynecologic pathologist in the United States, while the author's father pursued medical education in India.

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    The author describes both generations' medical journeys as grounded in perseverance, dedication, humility, and respect for others.

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Two Generations, Two Countries, One Calling

  • by Hansini Laharwani

  • November 5, 2026

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