In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Royal College or Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain
Building 2441, Road 2835, Busaiteen 228 Al Sayh
Busaiteen, Al Muḩarraq, 15503
Bahrain

Heba Malik

Medical Student

Heba Malik is dedicated to spreading a message of kindness and the empowerment it brings, a lesson she learned through her grandparents and the ways they impacted their communities throughout their lives. She hopes to inspire others to always remember to practice kindness as they work towards leaving a lasting mark on the world.

Michael DiPaolo

Medical Student + Professional Athlete

Michael Di Paolo, a medical student at Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland - Bahrain, is a former professional ice hockey player whose journey from the ice rink to the medical field is nothing short of inspiring. Michael's story resonates with the essence of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Michael shares his powerful insights in his TEDx talk. Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltdipaolo/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeltdipaolo/ https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTDiPaolo

Norhan Shaykhon

Medical Student

Norhan Shaykhon is an aspiring mental health advocate and potential psychiatrist. Cofounder of the Psychiatry Society at RCSI Bahrain. She aims to spread the message of possibility of change, connection in communication, and utilizing your negatives for your benefit. Her goal is to contribute and aid in child and adolescent mental health awareness and support healthy development.

Sara Anjum Niinuma

Medical Student

Sara Niinuma is a third-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, where she also acts as the President of Book Club. She tries to keep up with her academics while engaging in research, extracurriculars, physical activity, and her personal habits, along with her never-ending to-be-read book list. Recently, she has begun shifting her perspective from always trying to be the best to trying to be better than she was yesterday.

Taraf Jaro

Medical Student

Taraf Jaro is a medical student and aspiring ObGyn invested in the disparities impacting research and healthcare globally. Having grown up in Virginia and three countries in the Middle Eastern Gulf, Taraf’s multicultural background influences her identity. She aims to use this asset throughout her career, both locally and internationally, as she commits to addressing the factors contributing towards the conduction of quality research and its impact on health outcomes within underserved populations.

Yousef Waly

Medical Student + Motivational Speaker

Yousef Waly is a fourth-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, where he also acts as the President of the North American Medical Student Association. For a couple of years now, Yousef has taken the initiative to educate locals within the community about the many prominent conditions in hopes of creating a more knowledgeable and aware society. Yousef dreams to one day help create a medical environment that provides equal accessibility and welcomes all free of prejudice.