Journey from a Small Village to Brain Surgery

The speaker shares their journey from a small village in Mexico to becoming a brain surgeon at Johns Hopkins. They discuss the challenges faced during migration to the US, working as a migrant farmworker, and overcoming socio-economic barriers. The narrative highlights the influence of family, the value of hard work, and the drive to succeed despite facing discrimination and stigma.

Where did the narrator grow up?

• Guadalajara

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

• A small village near Mexicali, Baja California

What profession does the narrator practice at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital?

• Cardiology

• Brain surgery

• Pediatrics

• Orthopedics

Who was a significant influence in the narrator's life due to their role in healthcare?

• Their fraternal grandmother

• Their sister

• Their aunt

• Their mother

What role did the narrator's grandmother play in their community?

• A teacher

• A town hero and midwife

• A local politician

• A shop owner

What economic issue did the narrator's family face in Mexico?

• Inflation

• Bifurcation of classes

• Unemployment

• High taxes

What was the narrator's first job in the United States?

• Construction worker

• Migrant farmworker

• Factory worker

• Retail assistant

What did the narrator learn from working as a migrant farmworker?

• The importance of education

• The value of hard work and teamwork

• The significance of leadership

• The necessity of financial planning

What stigma did the narrator face as a migrant farmworker?

• Being wealthy

• Being uneducated and poor

• Being a foreigner

• Being inexperienced

How did the narrator feel about the treatment of their fellow migrant workers?

• Satisfied

• Indifferent

• Hurt and motivated

• Inspired

What did the narrator aspire to do after experiencing discrimination?

• Return to Mexico

• Continue working in the fields

• Pursue a career beyond the fields

• Start a business