First Gen, MD

Never underestimate the power of a first generation student. They are built different and will go very far when given an opportunity. There is a lot more packed into a single person than the average applicant.

👀Are you a med student interested in #pallcare? Check out our 8-week *paid* summer internship in palliative care! Applications are open now! #hpm #medtwitter #hapc Learn more: bit.ly/BerkmanInterns…

Thank you to the Student Academic Success Programs and Research Group at @OhioState for inviting me to present my research on “Supporting First-Generation Pre-Medical Students to Increase Matriculation to Medical School”and for their generous funding! @OSU_Urology #FirstGenDocs

Pleased to share this #Viewpoint on #firstgen, #lowSES students/trainees/physicians in #medicine. Honored to work with @harvardmed students Kevin Salinas & Hillary Nguyen (not on twitter) on this piece! ⬇️ frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… @FirstGenMD @ImFirstGen @HarvardFGHA @FGLIMed

Rad Bootcamp Session: Let’s Get Real: A Frank Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion @DrMarqBrad @LaveilAllenMD @TomaOmofoyeMD Dr.Adonteng Kwakye @KaeshaAThomas Nicole Boone When: Thu, May 26, 8–9 PM EST Who: Free, All welcome Where: Virtual Register: uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#VisitingStudentScholarship! Diversity in Medicine @LmsaNational @lmsa_southwest @SNMA @Inside_TheMatch @FirstGenMD @WomenSurgeons @PeruDoctorsUS @CSOM_Official @AMSANational @UofTBMSA @anams1975 @FGLIMed @LatinasInMed @AmericaDoctors

Mentors who were comfortable in their own skin & unapologetic in their mission to advance equity gave me courage to pay it forward. As a #firstgen physician, I know how it transformed me. I educate to offer trainees the same. #RepresentationMatters @FirstGenMD #MedEd

Tomorrow (3/30) from 6-7 PM CST Join UW LMSA @UWiscRadiology @FirstGenMD @DanielaMartinMD @Ansa_NewKwame @scottlee_md @UWCarbone to virtually mentor UW first gen students interested in Medicine. All are welcome! Zoom: uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97708868292 @EmoryRadiology @uw_diversity

Huge thank you to @FirstGenMD, @OhioStateNeuro, and the OSU Neurology #DEI Committee faculty and residents who hosted a truly fantastic virtual mentorship event for our members Tuesday evening! We learned so much and had such a fantastic time! #FirstGen #1stGen #FirstGenDocs

If you're first in your family to attend college and interested in medicine, the Ohio State Department of Neurology is hosting a pre-med event for you! Come hear from doctors about their medical journey and learn about the field of Neurology! This coming Tuesday 3/1 at 7:30pm EST

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One of the greatest reminders of why becoming a doctor was worth the stress and tears: hearing a Mexican mom say "I'm glad my doctor speaks a language that I can understand." #RepresentationMatters #MedTwitter #SiSePuede #firstgen

The @A_P_S_A Justice, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion committee's first event for community college students! Event will feature MD-PhD student @Renan_Aparicio + IM resident @LisandroMaya! Help us reach more #CommunityCollege students! #DoubleDocs

Im trembling as I share that your boi is heading to Harvard Med for Summer Research ‘22! 😭 Me, from statistically being more likely to drop out of high school, 5x MCAT Retaker, 3x Med school applicant, to now most recognize institution. “From Hood to Harvard” #CauseGod #FirstGen

#MedStudentTwitter – what were some of the expected and unexpected expenses that you encountered during your fourth year and the transition to residency? Things like Step 2 CK registration, ERAS expenses, moving costs, etc… @olsonplanner @Inside_TheMatch

I remember a mentor I had told me I’ll never get into medical school. During my residency interview today the PD told me “You have the most outstanding LORs I have ever seen and everyone said you’re one of the best med students they’ve worked with” 🥺I cried- after my interview

Y’ALL: lemme tell you about all the places that rejected me for residency… then invited me for fellowship… & now invite me to give Grand Rounds & Visiting Professorships! 💪🏽 Remember: #Match2022 rejections aren’t personal. You’re #StillDope!! And delayed is not denied. ✊🏽

Connect with the people you meet along the interview trail. They are your future colleagues and maybe even your co-residents.

From barely a 3.0 Undergrad GPA and <10 percentile MCAT, to induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. Life’s a trip, and I’m super humbled that I get to be a part of it. #OrthoTwitter #MedTwitter

USMLE scores have little to do with the kind of doctor you will ultimately become. These tests do not assess listening skills, empathy, kindness or compassion. Plenty of doctors with low scores are beloved by their patients.