Dr Khemani Neeta Parshotam did not grow up wanting to be a doctor. It was her Secondary 2 form teacher who prompted her to pursue a triple-science course and study medicine eventually. The 56-year-old took the advice and has been a general practitioner at Chai Chee...
The photo book, by Dr Chua Yang, an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mount Alvernia Hospital was launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan at the National Gallery Singapore on May 2. It was followed by an exhibition, which was on till last Thursday, of some of the photos from the book.
“I wanted to highlight the very natural strong bonds and love that exist between mothers and daughters,” says the 54-year-old, who is single. She started by photographing and interviewing her friends and colleagues who also have daughters in the medical line, followed by referrals.
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