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Diversity In Medicine is an initiative to share stories of people in medicine that come from various backgrounds – to provide different perspectives in healthcare and insights of unique journeys to medicine. The goal of this initiative is to promote the integration of multiple perspectives to better contribute back to society.
My name is Erik and I am a first-generation Mexican American 3rd year medical student at VCOM-Auburn. My parents came from Mexico in their late teens with very little personal belongings and money. They were chasing the American Dream to one day have a better life for themselves and their family. They met and settled …
Let’s face it, being waitlisted is hard. It feels like a perpetual limbo with no end in sight. For some schools, there is very little you can do to change your placement on the waitlist. For some, demonstrating interest does a lot. Here’s a step-by-step guide of navigating life on the waitlist to acceptance from …
Previous Next Hi there! My name is Kimmie, and I am a small animal veterinarian practicing in Los Angeles, California. As a new graduate entering the profession during COVID, I hope to offer you a unique perspective into veterinary medicine as it exists today. My Journey I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I …
Atypical My journey to medicine isn’t your typical route. I did my 4 years of undergrad (I was a double major!), a master’s program at the same undergraduate institute, and I worked in a laboratory for a year before matriculating into medical school. In total, from starting undergrad to starting med school, it took me …
Hi you, I’m Alana! Firstly, thank you, Angela, for the honor of my first interview-article being part of a series with such an impactful mission. A few blurbs to describe myself: Empath. First-generation, second year medical student. Plant and Pitbull mama. Rooftop happy hour connoisseur. Sunset admirer. Virgo-baby. Natural sista. I’m also a huge advocate …
As Southeast Asian American women, we wanted to talk about the Model Minority Myth before delving deeper into our stories. The myth is that “Asians are smart, polite, successful, law-abiding, hard-working, socio-economically thriving model citizens, and are shining examples of overcoming racism and discrimination to live the American dream.” It exploits aggregate data …
My name is Michelle, and I am a clinical social worker at a pediatric hospital. To explain how I got to where I am today, I think it is important to highlight my upbringing and my journey to social work. Something that my parents have instilled in me is that no one controls who they are born to …
Aloha! I’d like to extend a big mahalo to Angela for allowing me to share my journey and to be a part of this empowering initiative! Hi, my name is Ashlynn-Joy! I’m currently a 3rd year Osteopathic medical student. As I look back on my journey to medicine thus far, I feel as if one book sums …
Hello Everyone! My name is Alyssa and I am a second year Master of Occupational Therapy Student at Stanbridge University. How I found OT… I was introduced to the field of occupational therapy (OT) through volunteering at a program that incorporated martial arts and occupational therapy for children with special needs (Karate For All in Tustin, …
Hello World! My name is Soma and I am representing Queens, NY my hometown! I have been a Registered Nurse for 5 years, a wife for 9 years and I am currently in my 2nd year of Osteopathic Medical School. I would like to extend a very special thank you to my friend Angela for …