Lourdes Alanis, MD, MPH

Well that concludes tonights #LIM interview. Thank you to everyone who joined in tonight! Stay tune there will be not 1 but 2 interviews coming up in December. If you have any questions you would like to ask- DM us!!!! Well signing off til tomorrow. Buenas noches😴!

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @BriChristophers @MoraPinzonMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast A#8 I plan to spend time with family/friends over the holidays. My husband and I will attempt to cook a Thanksgiving meal so wish us good luck! Looking forward to some tamales, champurrado, & singing along to Mi Burrito Sabanero. It’s always a blessing to be with your loved ones.

Ok last question of the night!!! As it is almost Thanksgiving, we would love to know what you will be doing for the holiday!

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @MoraPinzonMD @BriChristophers A#7 Remember self-care is not selfish, and it is important to set boundaries to protect your “me” time and precious time with family and friends. Life is too short to worry constantly so live life to the fullest. Be grateful, have faith, and know that things will fall into place.

We are almost wrapping up on this #medinterview.....So what are some words of wisdom for any @LatinasInMed tuning in tonight?

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @MoraPinzonMD @BriChristophers A#6 pt 2 I started the Becoming Latina Physicians Podcast because I wanted to be the mentor I wish I had throughout my medical training. @becomelatinaMD

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @MoraPinzonMD @BriChristophers A#6 Spending time with my family and friends, working out, mentoring aspiring Latinos pursuing medicine, going out to eat at new restaurants, reading books for self-growth, traveling, gardening, creating art, and working on my podcast, the Becoming Latina Physicians Podcast.

We sort of touched on this before talking about self care, but what are some things you like to do when you are not working? #offtheclock #metime

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @BriChristophers @MoraPinzonMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast A#5 Providing my patients with quality and personal health care. I treat each of my patients as I would my family and friends. I love to see them improve after a drain placement or removing life-threatening clot from their lungs. Each day brings a new challenge.

While self care is important, having a job that makes you excited is essential to have. What parts of your job are valuable to you? What makes it #special?

@LAlanis17 @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @BriChristophers @MoraPinzonMD Yes!! Taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others is so important! #CeroEstrésMásRisas #Sanasana🐸

@LatinasInMed @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @BriChristophers @MoraPinzonMD A#4 Not taking care of yourself can lead to burnout. It’s important to take time for yourself whether that be by walking, dancing, working out, eating healthier, or meditating. You cannot take care of others if you do not care for your mental, physical, & emotional health first.

Kind of on the theme of #mentorship from where you started to where you are now, what have you have learned so far? #PathToHealing #StepsToSuccess

@LAlanis17 @NarjustFlorezMD @LmsaNational @lmsa_west @LMSA_Midwest @LMSA_Northeast @MoraPinzonMD @BriChristophers Amazing! #womeninmedicine

On to question #3 This question is geared towards our younger #premed or even #highschool students starting to think about all things college and possibly med school. How would you describe what you do to the younger generation? #FutureDoctorInTheMaking