My Life Along the Long Isalnd Expressway by Milka Torbarina

Physician Milka Torbarina reflects on the obstacles she faced on the way to becoming a doctor, including economic hardship and prejudice during her education and training. Her personal account emphasizes creativity, determination and persistence.

For readers of reflective career memoirs and stories of overcoming barriers. This is a life narrative, not an obstetrics textbook or a promise that every setback can be solved the same way.