School’s in session. Today we are talking about something that is MORE than stigmatized. It’s unspoken. When I was going through my medical school dismissal appeal, I learned there was one other student from my school who—in a history of…
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As you all are well aware, I faced an abundance of setbacks and mishaps all throughout medical school: course remediations, multiple STEP 1 retakes, a dismissal (which I successfully appealed), and shelf exam retakes. BUT. GOD. There are some resources…
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Yes, you are still blessed and yes, God still has favor in mind for you. You are worthy. First of all, how are you? I know this path is hard because I, too, have walked it. That’s how I know…
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For the past year and a few months, there have been many questions about my residency placement and next steps. Where are you going? What’s your specialty? When will you share? Why haven’t you said anything yet? When’s the big…
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Working to rebuild that confidence after surviving academic challenges? It’s alright. I’ve been there too. Esteem can take a major hit if you have experienced failure, delay, and hardships of any kind; especially when performing well academically is part of…
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