Q&A Episode 1 | Intro, about me, and being Arab

Welcome back to my channel! In this video I introduce a new weekly series in which I will answer questions I receive here on youtube, as well as on my instagram @fifteenblades. It is hard to keep up with the numerous questions receive so I hope this new format will allow me to answer more of the most common questions I get asked and have a reference playlist for people to find answers to common. If you enjoy this video style, please let me know in the comments as I would love to hear your feedback. If you have any questions you would like answered in future videos, ask your questions in the comments or over on my instagram page and I will do my best to answer them in future videos!
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About Me:
Some of you may know me by my Instagram handle Fifteenblades. My name is Dr. Rola Rabah. I am a fourth-year Oral & maxillofacial resident completing my 6-year residency to become a dual MD DDS degree Oral surgeon. Follow my channel for weekly videos covering a variety of topics including residency, fashion, and health.
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[@mayabreed535]

I would LOVE a whole video about your Arab culture, traditions, food, language, and Muslim religion!

[@Fifteenblades]

Aw thank you for your sweet words! Love sharing my background

[@adamdfc9809]

Good to see more female muslim representation in fields where they're underrepresented. As a muslim australian and a north african/arab I feel the constant pressure to defend my religion and my existence as if I'm not worthy of living in the country I was born and call home Australia. I do feel people are becoming more open minded and less bigoted despite all the racism and islamophobia happening right now.

[@nayaa546]

you are such an inspiration! I want to become a doctor too, and I'm muslim, and I'm 13! you inspire me soo much!! thank you

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for such a sweet comment! I wish you all the best on your journey to becoming a doctor!

[@Velisabeth]

I get so excited when you upload! You make me want to work hard for my goals

[@avrilli2215]

You are such an inspiration !

[@toddray275]

How well rounded you are !! This is what America is , Diversity makes us better humans.

[@danielrey5451]

you're such an inspiring woman. Thank you for letting us get to know you a little bit better. I'm looking forward to do my specialty in the U.S and you motivate me. Greetings from Colombia :)

[@OneCreate.]

Good luck in the doctor field you got this! Thank you for being on the front lines

[@dr.abdulkaderhabra]

بالتوفيق دكتورة و ان شاءالله بترجعي سوريا 🇸🇾🌹 God bless you 🙏🏼

[@producTIMity]

Just had my med school interview, your videos help guide me

[@melg8998]

Thank you for being open and sharing! I’m sorry you felt like you had to defend your religion although I totally understand why you did. I would say that all faiths have people under their banner that don’t represent their values. As a Christian my heart breaks when I see people who claim to be the same but cause pain and hurt to others. Keep shining your light!

[@aseelcharolia5391]

Loved the video, can't wait for more!!! I can't imagine going to school and feeling looked at during the 9/11 lessons on your birthday.

[@coles5243]

My husband is Lebanese, not to far from Syria. He speaks Arabic as well.

[@LauraRamirez-vk4dt]

Love you so much, and love learning about you 🤍

[@shirinsalehi1865]

Dr. Rabah!! I love this series! I'm starting medical school in the fall and have started thinking about residency, and I'd love your commentary on the impact of being in a surgical residency on your mental health/general wellbeing. From your socials, it seems like you're often not getting nearly enough sleep/have very little time off to attend to life things and it makes me feel concerned, especially because I'll be 30 when I enter residency and will be looking to start a family. Thank you

[@zinahmohammad]

Beautiful!! Thank you Dr. Rabah

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Zinah!

[@samilsarc8919]

Nice video Dr. Rola. Thank you for sharing.

[@malikaalibdat7079]

I absolutely love your decor style! The lamp, table and ornaments and the chair! So cute 😍

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Malika!!

[@pAk15134]

I love the emerald green!

[@AndreeaDiana]

Love you Rola! Two of my best friends are Muslim (one is Egyptian one is Lebanese) and our whole friend group is so diverse we’ve always joked about it and we love it. I’m Romanian, and the last 3 of us are Persian, Turkish, and Korean :D

[@fidosa8382]

omg I LOOOOVEE seeing fellow Arabs being so succesful!! MashaAllah :D

[@mernaaziz8572]

ROLA MY SISTER AND I FREAKING LOVE YOU! All the way from SD!

[@mariapadilla7501]

Love it, I've lived in Dubai. Allah bless and protect you always. As 1st generation of Latino parents, I overcompensated and over achieved acted as though I had a target on my back.

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for sharing Maria! Happy to hear that your obstacles brought out the best of you and you persevered to achieve your goals!

[@matthewcarrubba2976]

Happy Thursday to you and hope everything is going well for you and love your videos and God bless you and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘, so much 💓

[@amirafarhan988]

So glad to see another Arab in the medical space!

[@Jennifer-fv2zq]

Hi! Fellow NorCal girl here! My brother actually attended UC Berkeley too! Nice to meet you!

[@paulsweeney5477]

You are a very Intelligent lady . God Bless from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@haifaabdulmajid4234]

It makes me so happy to see a female Muslim speak her mind and try to portray the religion just how it is, peaceful! Can’t wait for upcoming episodes, lots of love ♥️!

[@Fifteenblades]

thank you Haifa!

[@cocococonut8650]

Yaaaay an Arab here!! You go, Dr. Rabah ❤️❤️

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you!

[@drei000]

@@Fifteenblades Happy New Year 2021.

[@dragon888193ftw]

احنا فخورين فيكي يا رولا, احلا تحيا الى سوريا و دمشق الجميلة

[@MuhammadAshraf-ig1qd]

You are inspiring preson! , Dr Rola Greeting from Egypt 💜 Note: I was superised when you speak Arabic 😂 Your voice was different and nice and The Syrian dialect befits you very much...

[@rehanapira4136]

You're beautiful!!!😍🥰 Could you maybe give some skin care tips or beauty tips? Do you do skin laser?

[@eeeenas]

I love seeing empowering Middle Eastern/North African women who use their platform for their career and studies, at the same time represent their nationality

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Eynas! I couldnt agree more

[@MedicalBroadcast]

Have a pleasure Sunday.

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you!

[@yenifferperezramirez4123]

Great video Dr. I have an interesting question... are international dentistry students allowed to rotate in OMFS in the US? What should I do if I want to go into OMFS residency in the US as an international? Can we just pay for it (tuition, stay, etc) and then return to our home country with an American degree?

[@laraishtayeh]

My dad is from Jerusalem, glad to see you’re representing us Arabs 🔥💯 my fam used to visit every summer too🤣

[@UnknownGamer-uz5iz]

why are you soo buff damn girl chill

[@aya4532]

It's phalestine honey not Jerusalem, ❤️

[@laraishtayeh]

@@aya4532 it’s a city in Palestine....... others would say “Israel” but it’s not Israel’s, it’s Palestine’s

[@aya4532]

@@laraishtayeh I didn't mean to offend you sorry if you misunderstood

[@kiril1]

@@laraishtayeh Should be written Falastyn, but anyway, there is a country since 48", called Israel. I know you don't like it, but we are going to celebrate 73 years, in April. So yes, Israel, and the capital is Jerusalem, Yerushalaim, Tsion, Al - Quds, Urshalim. As you wish. Mafhum?

[@astridblue8182]

Im 15 and I really want to be a doctor when I grow up and have been planning on it for a long time. I was born and raised in Dubai too (I still live in Dubai but I am not a local I am actually a muslim from India) and I'm glad to see another proud muslim especially arab~ Thank you for this video~~

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for the kind words! Im so glad to hear that you have set these goals for yourself. Im wishing you the best on your journey towards that goal!

[@astridblue8182]

@@Fifteenblades Thank you! You are truly an inspiration 💓

[@Dentist78]

Hi Dr. Rola my name is also Rola and I’ve been watching you for a little while now . Love you ,your life and love your content and i look up for you and wish to get out of the situation Iam in right now and be like you some day ❤️❤️🤲🏻

[@reiivory]

Hey from the Bay!❤️

[@Fifteenblades]

Hey Rei!!

[@robertstanley9633]

Bay Area Native here!

[@abdullahhasan2518]

❤️

[@ameralothman718]

Could please help me about whats the guide to be an OMFS if i graduated from syrian university with dds degree ?? Like international student guide ?

[@eatsbyelsy3367]

1. Why are you so gorgeous!! 2. How are you a doctor and make KZbin videos! Gosh, makes me wonder what I’m doing with me life. LOL

[@Aya-sw4rg]

Curious to know as an arab American myself and engaged lol, is your fiancé a Muslim?

[@Tina-Faith]

I havent eaten arab food can you suggest a first time meal arab?

[@shirshabhowmick7240]

I am Shirsha from India want to make a video on how to increase our vocabulary power in eng . The problem with me is that if I knew the meaning of that particular word also I cant use it and frame in my sentences. I would be very glad you accept my request!!!! Also love you a lot!!

[@UnknownGamer-uz5iz]

Q for E2 im a dental student in iraq ( third year ) and have 0 intention staying here after i finish my school what do you think the best place for a dentist as of the new decade ( turkey / eu , usa , australia / newzealand or uae ) ps1: me degree is bachlore of oral and maxilofacia surgery ( BDS not DDS ) ps2: am also taryin to nail a surgery resedint as well i have a tone of questions but i will try to comment on your weekly vids and not overwhelm you much love

[@sophiaalkh3787]

salam from a kuwaiti arab who is hoping to be OMFS too

[@Zxouf873]

Hello from Jerusalem ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Fifteenblades]

Hello there!

[@jeddymacalisang5546]

what was your premed course?

[@suhalomar6320]

حبيبي ولله فرحت كثير ان انتي عرابي

[@tarteelrakad9110]

Dr . Rola I love you and i would like someday to be as you & get the chance to see you , I want to ask you as an arab person is it hard to get a position of OMFS residency in America ? Is maxillofacial surgery in-demand speciality ?

[@jodieb8213]

I'd love for you to make a video teaching us how to make a meal from your culture! I'm trying to find the chocolate you keep sharing b/c it looks so good. I'd also love it if you did a video with doctor mike in New York!

[@Fifteenblades]

thanks Jodie, Ill take these suggestions into consideration for future videos! I especially like the meal idea

[@abeimnida]

Are men with long hairs and tattoo allowed to work in hospitals/ medicine department (pharmacy/life science/scientist)?

[@jai7184]

Yes

[@Aryatva]

Just a little correction...Banaras,India,is the oldest city in the world. Btw love your videos being a BDS myself😊

[@faisalalblowi6557]

After mentioning that u lived for years in UAE I was about to say speak Arabic so I can know what dialect do u speak but after 3:49 I know, SYRIAN lol

[@Fifteenblades]

You are correct, I am Syrian!

[@faisalalblowi6557]

Dr. Rola Rabah yeah I know but u mentioned that u grew up in UAE so I thought that ur dialect would be Emirati but nvm

[@emaantayyaba1706]

ismi imaan...i can speak arabic lil bit

[@heelamomand899]

Have you ever felt like giving up on your dreams ?

[@Fifteenblades]

We all have days where we struggle with motivation but I love what I do and what I am working towards !

[@sairaantzes]

Could watch you talk about absolutely nothing lol! I'm pre-med and having trouble absorbing the asinine sum of information long-term instead of short-term for the many exams I have to take, so I end up acing exams but forgetting half of the information a semester later! Can you give advice on converting dense material to long-term memory instead of short-term?

[@lcastill2013]

Repetition!!

[@katebanks4122]

You end up covering the material again and like the previous comment said, repetition is everything

[@meganrosedelacruzdagohoy6276]

Eriawow

[@BooBoo-pu1jh]

How you say cucumber......from Syrian JK, 🤣😂

[@mohamadabdo5176]

Are you from Labwah bekaa?

[@usamarafieck1715]

How many wisdom teeth do people usually have?

[@laylam4241]

I like you much better on KZbin on instagram. You KZbin I get to see your depth and kindness, ig is superficial and …🤐. Keep making KZbin videos 💕

[@heidievans6336]

I enjoy watching your channel, but I have questions and am not sure who to ask... Because I do not want to offend you (or someone else) in my asking them. I am a white bread Midwest American, who has had little to no positive exposure to the middle east culture & muslim faith, but quite a bit of negative. As a child in 1990's elementary school I was assigned a Pakistani pen pal, but didn't understand the culture or why her letters always came opened and blanked out as thought someone had opened her letters and crossed out information using a sharpie... Since then I have read some about the situation in her region at the time, but I still don't really understand very much. One question I have is: "Why do some women have to wear hijabs, and/or burka (sp?) and others do not?" My understanding is limited. I know it is. But, I thought that women were not too work outside the home when the Muslim family is "devout", & I'm sure you are a good Muslim, so how are you allowed to go to university and achieve medical degrees if you aren't supposed to be in positions of authority and work outside the home?? In doing so are you at risk of honor retribution? Are you pretty much allowed to do what you want living here in the U.S. or do you have to "get permission" from the male authority in the family (father, husband etc) as you might have been expected to if you still lived in a heavily Islamic country? I'm sorry if I am not phrasing my questions correctly and offend you. I am just trying to understand. I know you're very busy, and I understand if you don't answer. I'm sure my questions are not "simple" to respond to and might require lengthy explainations.

[@natashajohnson5313]

I have a question! What does fifteen blades mean to you? ❤️ thank you for sharing!

[@Fifteenblades]

Hi Natasha, The #15 blade is a surgical blade commonly used in oral surgery!

[@rahafhussein7938]

How old are you

[@user-vi3nd7uf5o]

Can you put Arbic language translation pleassssssssssss Pleasssssse Please Please

[@22kewl14]

How old are you?

[@Prettyfantacy]

31

[@nmrnsr]

مرحبا دكتورة حاكيني ضروي

[@Prettyfantacy]

9/11 u just had finished middle school not started middle school

[@reai4411]

are u engaged/married?

[@Fifteenblades]

Yes!

[@reai4411]

@@Fifteenblades thats amazing! congrats :) could you possibly tell us more about this in a vid? if you are comfortable with that ofc!

[@hollon1697]

How do you reconcile Islam as a peaceful religion when it advocates very bad consequences for apostasy?

[@wale9d]

That's in the false teachings not in the Quran.. the prophet actually had witnessed people committing apostasy and never even imprisoned them let alone killing, but other muslims didn't like that freedom and mercy so they had to invent sayings on behalf of him to make him blood thirsty like them, there is so much corruption in the muslim culture about Islam, it's takes a while to explain, muslims are no different than any other religious group that misused their own book to match their twisted desires, because humans are the same everywhere, everytime, and remember that the truth is often with the minority not the majority, that is a repeated idea in the Quran.

[@N0TORiOUSLYiLL]

let's be honest- the actual reason you have felt more targeted over the past few years was due to Trumpster. Not only did we, as Muslims, feel more targeted but it goes for any minority be it Hispanic/African American

[@pris_pris]

You speak way way too fast :/

[@adnanfaisal1085]

girl i thought you were brown, more especially I thought you were Indian. haha

[@jieyang3535]

You’re so inspiring!