Tragedy Shaped Doctor’s Path to Leading Health Post
They say experience is the best teacher, but for Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, life delivered a devastating lesson at a young age, one that would profoundly shape her future. Nominated by President-elect Trump to be the next Surgeon General, Nesheiwat’s path is intricately woven with tragedy, ambition, and a commitment to healing.
While she has publicly attributed her career in medicine to the painful loss of her father, the full details surrounding his death, whispers of which had floated in media circles for years, were only recently revealed. Nesheiwat was just 13 when she accidentally knocked a firearm from a tackle boxing, leading to an accidental discharge that took her father’s life.
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## Tragedy Shaped Doctor’s Path to Leading Health Post
**Interviewer:** Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, nominated by President-elect Trump to be the next Surgeon General, has shared a deeply personal story in her forthcoming memoir. Can you tell me more about it?
**Alex Reed:** Yes, Dr. Nesheiwat’s path to medicine is profoundly shaped by tragedy. When she was just 13 years old, her father was accidentally shot and killed at home. [[1](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-s-pick-for-surgeon-general-caused-tragic-gun-accident-as-child-that-left-dad-shot-dead-report/ar-AA1vsSsp)] According to reports, a firearm accidentally discharged after being knocked from a tackling box.
**Interviewer:** This is a heartbreaking story, one that has understandably remained private for many years. What did Dr. Nesheiwat say about this experience in her memoir?
**Alex Reed:** In her book, Dr. Nesheiwat recounts the moment vividly, describing her helplessness as she witnessed her father’s death. She states that this experience ignited her desire to become a physician, dedicating her life to healing and saving others.
**Interviewer:** Did she discuss the incident publicly before?
**Alex Reed:** While Dr. Nesheiwat has publicly attributed her career choice to losing her father, the specific details surrounding his death were not widely known until recently. This new information adds a compelling layer to her story and sheds light on the powerful forces shaping her journey.
**Interviewer:** Beyond this tragedy, what other factors contributed to Dr. Nesheiwat’s path to medicine?
**Alex Reed:** Her mother’s career as a pediatric nurse also played a significant role. It is clear that her experiences at home, both the tragedy and the compassion of her mother, instilled in Dr. Nesheiwat a deep drive to help others through medicine.
