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The 92 Report


Jun 20, 2022

After graduating college, Kimberly Moore Dalal was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force; however, it was quickly realized that her time was best served studying to become a doctor.

She discusses her journey to becoming a surgeon, the biases she overcame, and the factors that pushed her forward. Kimberly has worked as a general surgeon, a trauma surgeon, and an adult cancer surgeon, she has also performed surgery on a 10-month-old baby boy. She talks about memorable and powerful moments in oncology, and the differences between trauma surgery and other types of surgery.

Key points include:

  • 16:43: On being a trauma surgeon
  • 22:48: Advice on choosing a doctor
  • 49:03: The personalities of surgeons