<p>Dr Ghanima Al-Omer is a pioneer in the field of dermatology in Kuwait,having travelled abroad for specialist training, retiring to run programs in the Ministry of Health, &amp; raising the level of education and services in her specialty. It makes sense that she has been a trail blazer, because by the time she started her post graduate work in Canada she had already experienced the tough challenges of going to University at age 16, and continuing on to complete a 7 year medical degree and 6 year post graduate education. Dr Al-Omer spent 15 years serving the public working in a government practice, until she opened her own private clinic. She now heads a leading medical group that will transform the health care business in the region.</p>