Dr. Poonam Desai is an emergency medicine doctor and social media influencer​ who uses her background to evaluate her different life experiences. In this talk, she reflects on what it means to balance expectations and wellness, as well as how her cultural background has impacted her during her perspective and choices. Dr. Desai is an emergency medicine attending at a level 1 trauma center and academic hospital. She completed a fellowship in emergency ultrasound and is currently the emergency ultrasound division director at New York Presbyterian Queens. She is active in global medicine and has lectured at many international conferences and hospitals. One of her many talents include being a professional dancer. Dr.Desai is a health and wellness advocate and has developed a strong network of followers on social media. She was recently invited to be the regional director of New York and New Jersey American Medical Women’s Association. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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