Wafa Sultan
Wafa Sultan
Wafa Sultan (pronounced: /wɑːfɑː sʊltɑːn/) is a medical doctor and notable author who has made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry. She was born in Syria and later moved to the United States, where she continued her medical practice and research.
Etymology
The name "Wafa" is of Arabic origin and means "loyalty" or "faithfulness". "Sultan" is also of Arabic origin and means "ruler" or "sovereign".
Biography
Wafa Sultan was born in Baniyas, Syria, in 1958. She graduated from the University of Aleppo's School of Medicine and later specialized in psychiatry. In 1989, she immigrated to the United States, where she continued her medical practice.
Contributions to Psychiatry
Sultan has made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry, particularly in the areas of mental health and women's health. She has written extensively on these topics, and her work has been published in numerous medical journals and books.
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Mental Health: The level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
- Women's Health: The branch of medicine that focuses on health issues specific to human female anatomy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wafa Sultan
- Wikipedia's article - Wafa Sultan
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