In this episode, we sit down with Abdelrahman Lachize, a third-year medical student with a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Born in Syria to a French-Syrian family, Abdelrahman’s journey has taken him from Lyon to Jeddah and now Riyadh, a city he proudly calls home. We dive into his story—how his father introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu in eighth grade, his progression to a blue belt, and his defining moment on the mat: an intense match against "The Hulk," where he overcame the odds with a perfectly e...
Feb 18, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Alhomam Dabaliz, a driven medical student whose journey is fueled by a passion for teaching and a deep love for learning, shares how mastering Anki has helped him thrive. However, it’s his desire to inspire others that truly sets him apart. With the Quran memorized from a young age and a commitment to being a positive influence, his story highlights the power of faith, education, and self-improvement. He’s not just studying medicine for the grades but striving to leave a legacy. Tune in for a po...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 17
يحدثنا محمود عن قراره العفوي ببدأ البودكاست الخاص به وكيف كانت هذه الخطوة العفوية والغير مدروسة تماما سببا في أن تتغير حياته! محمود مؤمن بأن كل شخص فينا يجب أن يبدأ البودكاست الخاص به. لكن من أين أتت هذه القناعة؟ وهل الجميع عنده ما يستحق أن يُستمع له على أية حال؟ محمود يدافع عن رأي هذا ويستدل بقصته والمنعطفات التي مر بها حتى يصل إلى ما هو عليه الآن. محمود هاوٍ للطبيعة أيضًا، تحديدًا التيراريوم، وهي حدائق مصغرة في إناء زجاجي شفاف ولها نظام بيئي متكامل. وأخيرًا، ما قصة محمود مع الطب؟ قامت بإعداد ا...
Mar 31, 2024•48 min•Ep. 16
Zainab, a Sri Lankan author, intern, NGO founder, and award winner, discusses her interests, inspirations, commitment to her homeland and culture, involvement in community service, and her passion for writing and journaling in this episode. Tune in to learn more about Zainab's experiences and perspectives. This episode was prepared by the scout: Hiba Raheel And the Sound engineer for this episode: Maeen AlDamouni Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on: #MSAPodcast To sugge...
Dec 03, 2023•39 min•Ep. 15
Maryam Altayeb, 2023 medical graduate, aryam Altayeb recently graduated in 2023. Iepisode gives us insight on what’s it’s like being MSA’s Vice President for 2 years, her love for the gym, studying and academics, learning from others, mental and physical health, spirituality, and most importantly the value of being kind and lending a helping hand. Maryam reminds us that you never know what someone is going through and shows the importance of being humble, understanding, accepting and non-judgmen...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 14
Sarah Ul Haque, a second year medical student, owner of “healthkhair” social media account, and pilot shares with us all her experiences learning to fly, getting a pilot’s license, and starting her very own Instagram page where she breaks the stigma on many health topics surrounding our community! This episode was prepared by the scout: Leanne Alhabib Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on: #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 13
يحدثنا عُمر عن الشطرنج، اللعبة التي يتبين لنا من حديثه أنها أكثر بكثير من كونها لعبة لتمضية الوقت فقط. نعرف عن تاريخ الشطرنج، حاضرها، والقليل عن كيف سيبدو مستقبل اللعبة في ظل سطوة الذكاء الاصطناعي. ما قصة The Queen’s Gambit؟ وكيف أثر على شعبية اللعبة؟ هل يستطيع أي منا أن يلعب الشطرنج ويصل لدرجة الأستاذية (Grandmaster)؟ كل هذا وأكثر مع عُمر. قامت بإعداد الحلقة الكشافة آية مقراض وأشرف على هندسة وتعديل الصوت "المهندس" مَعين الداموني شاركونا أفكاركم عن الحلقة على #MSAPodcast ويهمنا معرفة آرائكم عن ح...
Feb 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 12
Abdelrafour Houdane, an intern and future orthopedic surgeon, shares all about his journey in a variety of sports. He talks about his love for sports and how it can help him detach from reality. Abdelrafour shares his amazing experiences with rugby, surfing, skiing and so many more sports! In this episode he also shares the other aspect of sports such as injuries, recovery, and near death experiences. Sports can have an amazing impact on many and teach us all a lot, so join us in listening to th...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Our 10th episode is a special one where we as team come together! We play games, answer all your frequently asked question and even read all your wonderful comments. Join us and get to know the dynamic of your MSA Podcast! Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on: #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email: MSA-Podcast@alfaisal.edu
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 10
Lina, a 4th year medical student shares her devotion to taking care and pouring love to all of the variety of plants she owns. She talks about how taking care of plants and having all different kinds of plants was always incorporated in her life since childhood and it one of her many hobbies. This episode is truly interesting as it doesn’t only give insight on her love for plants, but also her love for the ocean and sea animals as she is a licensed scuba diver! This episode was prepared by the s...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
Leena Alzayer, a first year medical student, shares the love for travel like many others, but to her traveling is not only a hobby or a summer destination, it holds genuine value and importance to her that helped shape her in the person she is today. Listen to this episode to hear more about Leena’s passion for travel. This episode was prepared by the scout: Leanne Alhabib Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on: #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reac...
Apr 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 8
يُحدثنا يمان عن قصته، بدايةً من نشأته في سوريا، بلده التي يُحب، ووصولًا إلى الفَيصل، المكانِ الذي -على حد تعبيره- سيُغيره كثيرًا. مررنا بمحطات كثيرة، ولم يفتنا طبعًا أن نتحدث عن رئاسة يمان لاتحاد الطلبة وتمثيله لدفعته قبل ذلك. لم يتوقف يمان طيلة حديثنا معه عن أن يُلقي التحايا والمدائح على الأشخاص الذين مرَّ بهم خلال تمثيله لدفعته ورئاسته لمجلس الطلاب، لتكون حلقتنا التي أردناها له وعنه هو فقط ملونةً بأطياف الثناء عليكم وعلينا وعلى الفيصل! هذه الحلقة من إعداد الكشافة: آية مقراض شاركونا أفكاركم عن ...
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 7
كشافتنا اختاروا أن يستفتحوا هذه السنة بخيرِ ما يُستفتح به. موضوع قريب إلى الروح، حبيبٌ علينا جميعًا، يجدُ الحاكي فيه حلاوةً في فمه إذا هو حكى عنه، ويجد المستمع له حلاوةً في قلبه إذا سمعه.. ونحن هنا لسنا في صدد المديح، فقد مدحه من هو منا أخير، ولسنا في صدد وصف أحوالنا معه، فلا يتسع المقام لهذا.. وإنما هي مقاربةٌ وتسديد ليُوافق هذا التقديم الخجولُ رِفعةَ وشرفَ المقدَّمِ له، ولو بالنية حديثنا اليوم عن القرآن الكريم.. ومُحدثنا عنه هو أحمد باذيب، حافظٌ لكتاب الله، ومُجازٌ في إحدى قراءاته.. ماذا نقصد ...
Feb 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 6
We can all agree that we all wondered what residency life would be like. Of course it differs from specialty to specialty, yet they all have many things in common. Come along on this journey with us and listen to Mohammed, an internal medicine resident at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, talk all about his experience varying from the most interesting patient encounter, the most fun and the most heartfelt to the academic aspect of it and how to balance it all. Don’t miss out on the amazing advice...
Dec 19, 2021•35 min•Ep. 5
تحكي لنا ياسمين عن رحلتها مع القراءة وعن كيف كان انتقالها من الإسكندرية للقصيم سببًا في أن تبدأ رحلتها مع الكتابة. وبالحديث عن الكتابة، ياسمين حدثتنا عن قصة كتابها الأول “حكايا الياسمين” الذي نُشر لأول مرة في معرض الرياض الدولي للكتاب ٢٠٢١ كيف بدأت فكرة تأليف الكتاب؟ وهل هنالك طقوس معينة تتبعها ياسمين عند الكتابة؟ نتعرف على كل هذا وأكثر من حديث ياسمين الذي لا يُمل Many dream about writing and publishing their own book. To Yassmin, that dream became reality. She got to fulfill her lifelong dream ...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 4
In this episode The MSA Podcast meets Hajar Alreefi, an intern who recently got matched into a Neurology Residency in KFSH, a yoga instructor who got her certificate during the lockdown, and a truly inspiring student to tell us more about her story! Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email: msapodcast4.2@gmail.com msa@alfaisal.edu Our accounts on social media (Twitter, Snapchat, & Instagr...
Jul 01, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Lots of things cross our minds when the word Art is mentioned.. but, really, what is Art? And do we actually need Art? Or is it only a luxury that comes after other important things? In this episode, we meet with Hadeel Alhemsi, a brilliant artist and who was kind enough to share her views on these questions and more! Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email: msapodcast4.2@gmail.com msa@alfai...
Apr 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
طالبة الدفعة العاشرة التي يعرفها الكثيرون بابتسامتها الدائمة تكتب في مساء الثامن من فبراير تغريدتها الشهيرة، مطلقة الحملة التي وحدت صوت مجتمع الفيصل في كلمتين: #ساعدوا_غنا. .نستضيف اليوم نورهان الزامل، لتشاركنا حكاية الطفلة التي ملأ اسمها شاشات هواتفنا لأيام لمشاهدة فن نورهان على الإنستغرام: https://instagram.com/nourhan_mandala?igshid=o3y2vr09j7ms كما يمكنكم اقتراح ضيوف للحلقات القادمة عن طريق مراسلتنا على البريد التالي msapodcast4.2@gmail.com msa@alfaisal.edu قوموا بمتابعتنا على حساباتنا عبر م...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
On April the 4th 2019, our colleague Nobi went through a terrific car accident that left him with a fractured elbow, contused body, and 80k debit. In this episode, Nobi will tell us more about his journey from the day of the accident to how Alfaisal stood up and helped him. Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on #MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email: msapodcast4.2@gmail.com msa@alfaisal.edu Our accounts on social media (Twitter...
Mar 01, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
