Hey there! I am a dermatology resident physician and I will be giving genuine advice about life in medicine, based on my own journey. This channel is for anyone considering medicine as a career or currently training in medicine and is looking for motivation, mentorship and real advice about the journey. I was a non traditional med student and first generation physician, so a lot of what I learned was from just figuring it out. Hopefully my advice makes your life a little easier!
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I know that this post is from 3yrs ago. It was refreshing to hear a story like yours and to see that there is still hope. I am stuck and don't have any idea what to do. My journey seem so much worse...lol! I am in desperate need of help and guidance.
It is so inspiring. You are so pretty . Is there a chance of img dermatology resident who have completed their training to get matched into dermatology? Please if you can help in giving advice in this.
Thank you for the non-traditional perspective! As someone looking for a stronger support system for the journey, I was wondering how did you find your pre-health advisor and medical school mentors? Were you introduced to them throughout your undergraduate studies?
I really needed to hear and see this Antonio, I"m 45, a 20 + year military medic and finishing my requirements for Med School . I was looking at PA as well, but I know I wouldn't be happy unless I did Med School... but felt that it was too late. Thanks for representing !
Hey!! What was it like going abroad to volunteer during medical school? I thought I would study abroad during undergrad but it seems the opportunity slipped away.
I live in Maine and there is only one Medical School here. Do I have a chance of getting in to one from a different state? I resonate with your story so much
Hi 👋 I know you may not see this but fingers crossed I hope you do. I just started my pre- med route and is in need of a mentor. I hope to hear from you. If not I’ll also reach out to you on IG 😊
Girl, you are the best for being so open and transparent about your journey, and even better for not giving up! This was definitely motivating. Videos like this help me (as an undergrad Junior) to continue getting things in order and preparing myself early. Thank you!
I’m a biomedical engineering looking to go into derm! I’m nervous bc of low gpa and engineering school was flagellation 🙈 so I’m not sure if I can brace medical school and residency.😅
Hi Dr! I've been watching your videos for a few months now, and I find your advice so helpful. I always look forward to your videos, so thank you for taking the time to make them. I'll be attending the 2024 AAD meeting and hope to see you there!
Hey girlie! I’m 29 and I’m thinking of going back to school for dermatology! Don’t have any tips? I was a little discouraged when I saw it was 12 years long.
I’m coming back to this video for anyone who may be watching this now… I followed the advice in this video and took on the same mindset! I’m now starting med school in the Fall after my SMP!!
Hey! Needed this story. I am currently going through something similar. May I ask what was the name of the program at the University of South Florida? or what did you get your masters in?
This indeed is so inspiring. You are a really awesome person!! Watching these videos make me wanna pursure dermatology even more. It would be really helpful if you could guide IMGs who are also interested in Dermatology.
This is so awesome! I live in San Antonio and just recently toured the med school he attends and fell in love with it. I’m a non traditional pre med student 32 years old, been out of school for 6 years just restarting my bachelors degree this semester. I’m a truck driver working 60 hours a week while taking 1-2 classes so I gonna have my work cut out for me. I can’t afford to take an entry level medical job like a scribe or emt so I’m trying to figure out how I can get non paid clinical experience on the weekends.
Idk what would be an appropriate answer for “why dermatology” bc most are going into it bc they have amazing scores and they can….. unless you have a specific subspecialty in mind like working with burn victims or oncology or mohs idk
Thank you for making this video! Excited for interview season this year!! One question- when they ask of a time you failed, or a time you are most proud of, should you answer all these questions with clinical scenarios or personal scenarios, or switch between the two? Thanks so much!!
So happy to find your channel!!! I'm 39 and a background in education. No experience with science and math :( I hope it's not too late to still apply and be a doctor!
Hey girl! How’s the journey for you going? I’m about to be 32 and I’m thinking about applying next year. I’ve been on the journey, but it’s tough. I have a family and it’s tough to keep it going.
Thank-you so much for posting this video! Just wondering, do you mind posting the name of your accelerated 1 year master's program? Also do you mind posting the list of med schools you applied to that took a holistic approach and weren't as heavily focused on undergrad GPA and MCAT? Really appreciate your journey and gives me the determination to keep going!
