Personal Facts
Where is Marjan Jahangiri originally from?
Iran
What time does Marjan usually get to work?
7.00 a.m.
What usually starts at 7.30 a.m.?
Her meetings
Who does Marjan live in London with?
Her husband and her son, Darius
Which musical instrument does Marjan play to relax?
The piano
What is Marjan Jahangiri's job?
Professor of cardiac surgery
Where does Marjan usually have lunch?
At her desk
Besides operations, what two other work activities are mentioned?
Lectures and meetings
How old is Darius?
22
How long does she play it every day?
For an hour
In which country does Marjan work?
The UK
How many operations does she often do in one day?
Two
Does Marjan say she has many breaks during the day?
No, she says she does not have a break
Who does Marjan have dinner with when he is home from university?
Her son
How often does Marjan go to the hairdresser?
Twice a week
bout how many operations does Marjan do each year?
More than 300
What does Marjan usually do between 9.30 p.m. and 11.30 p.m.?
She does research and watches the news on TV
What does Marjan say is one reason she has a fantastic life?
She loves her work
How does Marjan stay in touch with her husband when he is away?
They speak on the phone every day
What does she read at the hairdresser's?
Her academic papers
Which distinction is Marjan Jahangiri known for in the UK?
She is the first woman professor of cardiac surgery in the UK
On some nights, why might Marjan need to work during the night?
Because she is on call and may need to do operations
What does being 'on call' mean in Marjan's job?
She must be ready to work if she is needed, even at night
Why does Marjan want to be an example for her son?
She wants him to learn about hard work and good values
Why does Marjan think playing the piano helps her with her operations?
Because it is technical in the same way