Nontraditional Latina Med Student
About The Author Hello! My name is Christina. I was born and raised in California. I am a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants.…
Category: Diversity In Medicine
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.
Academic Probation to Medical School
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…
How To Get Off The Waitlist
Let’s face it, being waitlisted is hard. It feels like a perpetual limbo with no end in sight. For some schools, there is…
Becoming a Veterinarian in 2020
Previous Next Hi there! My name is Kimmie, and I am a small animal veterinarian practicing in Los Angeles, California. As a new…
The ABC’s of Getting into Medical School
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…
Mindful Medical Student
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…
More Than the Model Minority
As Southeast Asian American women, we wanted to talk about the Model Minority Myth before delving deeper into our stories. The…
What Does It Mean To Be A Social Worker?
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…
Coast to Coast, a Road Uniquely Traveled
Aloha! I’d like to extend a big mahalo to Angela for allowing me to share my journey and to be a part of…
What is an Occupational Therapist?
Hello Everyone! My name is Alyssa and I am a second year Master of Occupational Therapy Student at Stanbridge University. How I found…