Kate Holder || MS4

On April 1 of last year, I started dedicated for Step 1. I have never considered myself a phenomenal test taker, and I was feeling all the nerves. Here’s a little 🧵 on what I focused on to manage my studying and mental health:

If you think physicians are overpaid, maybe you should take the necessary course work in undergrad, take and pass the MCAT, apply for med schools, pay hundreds of thousands for tuition, learn for 4 years in a very high pressure learning environment, then pay thousands more to apply for a training job that you may or may not get, then if you do get it, you get to work 80 hours a week making $15/hour for 3 - 9 years wherein more than one day off in a row is a rarity, all the while many normal life events and processes get pushed to the side, then you FINALLY get a “real” job that’ll pay very well but you’ll realize your patients are not your customers (the insurance companies are), they are the product, and you’ll realize you have a lot to learn about the business of medicine in order to advocate for your patients and for yourself in order to be okay. Then YOU can say “no thanks I don’t deserve to make that much.” Or you can just skip all of that, realize now that the insurance and hospital system complexes are trying to hoodwink you, and appreciate the life work and care physicians commit to all of us, recognizing that while all things in medicine play a role in what we see today, physicians themselves are not the villain. They are on our side.

@miaowlex Yes! Desktop Mac from 2008 still in use and going strong! &&& my last apple laptop lasted 9 years!

have any of y’all ever used an apple product for more than 5 years and had it work reliably

@alizas_14 I always watch a few “test taking strategy” videos the night before just to remind myself that the information is there, I just need to be smart about answering the questions!

Taking step 2 tomorrow! Feeling quite low. Any last minute advice? #MedTwitter

@tochiieboh Big changes!

Having a graduation party Saturday and moving my life to Philly Monday… needless to say I’ve been running around like a chicken with its head cut off all week 😅

@justinberk @DrBerk Your dad was an incredible man. I was lucky enough to benefit from his mentorship and friendship during my time at TTUHSC. I wish he had many more years with us.

My dad ( @DrBerk ) died unexpectedly on Friday. His life was marked by joy and humor, kindness and compassion, and a deep deep love for students, medicine, and his family. He leaves behind a legacy and a family that misses him very much. Obit here: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lub…

@jacobhowle Absolutely not bad! You just have to allow your skin to get used to it and use proper Sun protection 🧴

Removing the hobbies section from ERAS will make virtual interviews even more awkward… 🥲 I don’t envy these #match2024 candidates

@DrSomedayMaybe In Sweeden they take a Fika break for coffee and a snack. I’d like to make that happen in the US!

@_halip Send tips and tricks this way!!

I’m moving from MS, where it’s hot ~8 months out of the year, to Minnesota, where it’s cold ~8 months out the year. I got some adjustments to make baybeeeee😂

@SaeyStephanie Oh my gosh this puppy 😍

While Ruby isn’t letting ME relax much before intern year, she’s certainly very comfortable herself 😂🥲🥰🐾 #medtwitter #dogsoftwitter #puppylove

@travisdowdle UTMB is going to love having you! So well deserved!! Congratulations 🍾

Thrilled to have matched at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) today! 🌴🌴🌴 #dermtwitter #match2023 #dermatology

@SaeyStephanie Gosh this is so wholesome 🥺

Sharing my “reveal” video as tribute to my people- especially my parents who married at 18, had little $$, endured multiple hardships, & worked endlessly to give me every opportunity. My dad’s reaction says it all🥺 Here’s to the heroes behind the scenes💛 #MedTwitter #match2023

@FutureDr_Sarg @UTHimres @ttuhscmed Congratulations 🍾

Im going to be an Internist!!!! So excited to continue my journey at @UTHimres. #Match2023 #IMPROUD @ttuhscmed

@travisdowdle @MayoClinic Thanks for being my day 1 in this process!

@KateHolder_ Wooo!!! You are going to be an AMAZING dermatologist and @MayoClinic is so lucky to have you! So excited for you!

So excited to have #matched at my dream program this week! I will head to Mayo Clinic after completing my IM prelim year at the University of Iowa. So many people supported me through this journey, and I am beyond grateful! #dermtwitter #MedTwitter #Match2023

@SaeyStephanie Can’t wait to work with you, Stephanie!!

@KateHolder_ congratulations! enjoy iowa (it's the best) and I look forward to consulting you for all things derm when you get to Rochester!:)

@KevinCChiang Thank you!!!

@KateHolder_ Ahhhh YAY! Congrats Kate!!! So thrilled for you!!! 🤗🥳

@KevinCChiang So helpful! Thank you!

CONGRATS to everyone who matched! So happy and excited for you! 💙 Re-sharing this thread I wrote last year that covers things to consider and do now that you've matched! Feel free to share with anyone who might find it helpful! 😊 #Match2023 #MatchDay #MedTwitter #tweetorial

Changing my bio from aspiring dermatologist -> future dermatologist is SUCH a great feeling! So excited to join this field! #Match2023 #dermtwitter

@triumelephantly People would kill for your ageless looks ♥️