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. I am a rising second-year medical student...
Category: Diversity In Medicine
Academic Probation to Medical School
by Erik Moreno
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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...
How To Get Off The Waitlist
by Anonymous
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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...
Becoming a Veterinarian in 2020
by Kimmie Vu
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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...
The ABC’s of Getting into Medical School
by Anonymous
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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...
Mindful Medical Student
by Alana Bryant
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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...
Aug
23
2020
More Than the Model Minority
by The 3 Vertebaes
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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,...
Aug
12
2020
What Does It Mean To Be A Social Worker?
by Michelle Greene
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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...
Aug
12
2020
Coast to Coast, a Road Uniquely Traveled
by Ashlynn-Joy
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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!...
Aug
07
2020
What is an Occupational Therapist?
by Alyssa Nguyen
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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...