# Episode 1: Welcome to The Medical Coder’s Path

Hello and welcome! 👋 I'm **Saja Ahmed**, and I’m so glad you're here. Let me tell you a little about myself.

Ever since I was in *middle school*, I have been fascinated by technology. I remember being curious about computers, software, and how digital tools work. While most of my classmates were focused on traditional paths, I found myself drawn to anything that had to do with computers or software. But when it came time to choose a career path, I took a different road; I entered medical school.

During *my journey in medicine*, I was genuinely fascinated by the science of the human body, diseases, and how healthcare works. I enjoyed the subject learning, studying, and understanding, but when it came to real-life hospital work, I realized something important: **it didn’t feel like my path**. While I respected the clinical side of medicine, I couldn’t see myself doing it long-term: the patient follow-ups, the hospital rotations, and the constant hustle.

At the same time, there was something else growing quietly in the background: my love for technology. Every time I had a break from studies, whether during vacations or weekends, I would find myself diving into online courses, exploring programming tools, and learning how technology works. It wasn’t just a hobby anymore; it became a part of who I am. I kept thinking about how powerful it would be if I could combine both worlds: *healthcare and coding*.

Now, years later, I have found my path more clearly than ever. And that is what this blog series is about: *bringing together medicine and programming in a way that’s simple, approachable, and exciting.*

## 🩺 What This Series Is About

This series is for medical students, graduates, and healthcare professionals who feel like I once did, **curious about tech, unsure where to start**, and eager to make an impact beyond the hospital walls.

Over the next **30 days**, I will guide you through the basics of **Python**, one of the easiest and most useful programming languages to learn.

We'll keep it:

* ✅ Simple and beginner-friendly
    
* 🩺 Focused on healthcare-relevant examples
    
* 🧠 Practical with hands-on mini challenges
    
* 🌱 Motivation to keep going
    

## 📅 What’s Coming Up Tomorrow?

In **Episode 2**, we’ll start with the very basics:

💬 What is Python? Why do so many people in healthcare, AI, and research use it?

## 🙌 Let’s Learn Together

You don’t need to be a programmer. You just need a bit of curiosity, and you already have that if you’re reading this.

So let’s learn together, one day at a time, one line of code at a time.  
This is **The Medical Coder’s Path**, and I’m so excited you’re here.

See you tomorrow! 👩‍⚕️👨‍💻