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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.
Representation Matters Special thanks to Angela for inviting me to be a part of the Diversity in Medicine Initiative. Hello. I’m Tolu Akinshola, a second-year Osteopathic medical student at TouroCOM NY. Here is my journey: I knew I wanted to be a physician ever since I was a little girl. My father was a professor …
Hi Everyone! My name is Kelly and I’m a third-year MD student at the VCU School of Medicine. First, I want to thank Angela for having me! It’s a privilege to be part of her Diversity In Medicine Initiative. I strongly identify with the initiative’s mission and it aligns closely with my personal goals. …
Hi, I’m Kim and this is my story of how I got into medical school… I was 30 when I realized I wanted to change careers from law enforcement to medicine. It wasn’t a HUGE LEAP. I already had a degree in neuroscience and experience working as an emergency medical technician. The hard part was …
How I Found My Pre-Med Identity & Why is it important? I had gotten the chance to visit a medical school and meet with a dean of admissions that I had met through Diverse Medicine. It was great – we talked about their curriculum, their mission, my interests, and goals, as well as the future …
About The Author Hello! My name is Ashlee Arnold and I’m a 2nd year DO student at TouroCOM, NY. I was a non-traditional applicant in the 2019 admission cycle: 35 years of age, a former chemist, former high school science teacher, married, and an Air Force Captain at the time. It was a long road …