What if you didn’t need a five- or ten-year plan to succeed, just momentum?
In this episode of Smart Growth Rocket, host Francesca Cadhit sits down with Dr. Zizo Al-Daqqaq, a Urology Resident at the University of Ottawa, to explore how lifelong learning, reflection, and resilience shape a meaningful career in medicine.
Together, they unpack:
Whether you’re a pre-med student, healthcare enthusiast, or someone figuring out your next step, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all mapped out, so long as you keep moving forward.
Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about growth, direction, and the mindset that helps you thrive in medicine and beyond.
👉 About Dr. Zizo Al-Daqqaq:
Dr. Zizo Al-Daqqaq obtained his BScN & RN from uOttawa in 2021. He obtained his MD from the University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, where he spent four years as Class President of the 2025 graduating class. He is now a Urology Resident at uOttawa.
👉 About Francesca Cadhit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescacadhit/
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket
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