When I'm a Surgeon: Dreaming is Believing: Doctor

WHEN I'M A SURGEON instils a belief in children that they can achieve greatness, fulfilling their dreams and potential.

"Once children have a vision and believe in their goals - anything is possible." - Dr. Samantha Pillay.

Girl Power! "You can't be what you can't see." -- Marian Wright Edelman; Famous Female Leader.

Children assign gender stereotypes to jobs in early childhood. These gender stereotypes are influenced by who they know, what they see on TV and media, and they define their career aspirations. Dreams and aspirations lead to motivation, self-confidence, self-esteem and skills.

Dr Samantha Pillay, surgeon and role-model, is no stranger to overcoming adversity. She finished school at age sixteen, after starting school in a wheelchair. She believes "Once children have a vision and believe in their goals - anything is possible."

When I'm a Surgeon is a must-read for the next generation of leaders. Grab yours and inspire your favorite little ones. Consider purchasing an extra one for back to school as a teacher gift / read-aloud.

Author: Samantha Pillay
Publisher: Samantha Pillay
Published: 08/16/2021
Pages: 38
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781922675002
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Pillay, Samantha: - "Samantha finished school at age 16 years and commenced studying medicine at The University of Adelaide. Driven to take on challenges, she became the first woman in South Australia to complete the adult Urological Surgical training program despite physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia.Whilst training in urology, Samantha saw a need for a greater focus on incontinence treatments for women and a need for specialised care. Her vision was to establish a sub-specialty practice bringing the best treatments available to the women of South Australia. She became the first urologist in South Australia to exclusively specialise in female and functional urology, establishing Continence Matters in 2002, subsequently building her single surgeon practice into a Centre of Excellence.Dr Pillay has served on numerous National and State boards and committees, including;Chair of the Female Urology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2013. Samantha has devoted her career as a surgeon to treating incontinence, reducing the stigma, and educating doctors, health professionals and the community.She is a single mother and full-time practicing surgeon, running a business and a household, who enjoys writing in her spare time.Now she is a self-published author of: The No Recipe Cookbook - a cookbook for people who don't cook.When I'm a Surgeon - an inspirational children's picture book."