About this episode
Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow never set out to become a pediatric surgeon - but one unexpected rotation in medical school changed everything.In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, Dr. Bowen-Jallow shares the journey that led her to pediatric surgery and to building Cook Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Program in Prosper.Along the way, she reflects on the responsibility of creating equitable healthcare access, the importance of mentorship and representation in medicine, and the lessons she’s learned navigating a career where fewer than one percent of surgeons share her background.Dr. Bowen-Jallow also shares deeply personal stories - from the mentors who helped guide her path to the experience that forever changed how she connects with families and patients.It’s a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and making sure the next generation sees that anything is possible.
