On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, we are getting to know Dr. Rachael Conger's journey to medicine.

Dr. Conger shares many pearls of wisdom for all current medical students, especially for those interested in radiation oncology.
Dr. Conger was born and raised in La Crosse, WI. She is a current PGY3 at the University of San Francisco Radiation Oncology Program. She attended the University of WI- Madison for undergrad and earned a bachelor's in history with honors. She earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She identifies as a queer woman and is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and all things LGTBQ+ . She is a fantastic home beer brewer and an unapologetic cat lady.

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On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I did a short biography piece about my journey into medicine.

I am a current Family Medicine resident (PGY2) at the University of Colorado. I am a first-generation Mexican-American and the first in my family to become a doctor. Reflecting back on my journey, it was difficult to figure out what I needed to do to get into medical school and equally as hard to stay in medical school. In this episode, I am transparent about some of the obstacles that I faced during pre-med and medical school.

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Music by Dr. Francis Tongpalad, MD (IG: @artisintheyes) Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr.Ursula Griffiths-Randolph. She is a pediatrics resident (PGY1) at the UCSF-PLUS pediatrics residency. Aside from talking about her journey to medicine, we discuss helpful tips to prepare for the upcoming residency application season. Current M3's, you don't want to miss this high yield episode! Short Biography: Dr. Ursula Griffiths-Randolph was born and raised in the DC Metro area. She is of Ghanian descent and visits her family in Ghana often. She started off her educational career pursuing her passion in global and public health. She received her Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Community Health from Tufts University. She went on to earn her Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Maternal and Child Health. She decided to pursue a career as a physician and completed her medical school prerequisites at the University of Maryland Science in the Evening Program while working full time as a phlebotomist. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is now in her first year of residency training at the UCSF-PLUS Pediatrics Residency Program. Music by Francis Tongpalad Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mauricio "Jimmy" Franco. He is a pediatrics resident (PGY1) at the UCSF-PLUS pediatrics residency. During our discussion about Dr. Franco's background and journey to medicine, we touched on many amazing and high-yield topics. Tune in to hear us talk about non-linear journeys, working during pre-med, finances, GPA, MCAT, medical school application experience, study strategies, finding your narrative, wellness, moving away from home, choosing a non-science major, multi-faceted identities, building your dream mentor team, personal statement writing, and more! This is a longer episode than usual but well worth the listen. Short Bio as written by Dr. Franco: My name is Mauricio “Jimmy” Franco, I was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Lancaster, CA. I am the brother of three strong mujeres and the son of Guatemalan immigrants. This mezcla of identities and experiences has helped mold me into an outspoken Queer Centro Americano. Beyond my role in medicine, l I am a writer, photographer, and activist. Finding balance in my life through community work, wellness, and family has helped me sustain my commitment to achieving a career in medicine while also nurturing my full self. I have carved a path that centers on social justice and health equity as the backbone to how I approach medicine as well as mentorship. I spent 15 plus years co-leading initiatives to transform mentorship in Latinx communities and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. My life’s mission is to support those around me to live authentically and to uplift the many journey’s a person can have in becoming a physician. If you are struggling with imposter syndrome know this; I graduated undergrad with a 2.57 GPA, completed a postbacc program, took the MCAT twice, completed a Master of Science in Global Medicine, and applied to Medical school twice before being admitted to medical school. I believe our journeys have the power to transform medicine and uplift others to live without shame. Medical school had its challenges, but I am proud of what I have accomplished and carry the many lessons I have learned from the communities I serve. After graduation from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, I will be training as a pediatrician. I matched at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where I will continue to learn how to integrate health equity and public health into my role as a physician. Medicine needs to be radically transformed and I am grateful to my mentors for showing me that I can be a queer Guatemalan and show up as my full self wherever I go. Music by Francis Tongpalad Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I interviewed Dr. Buba Marong, an internal medicine physician at Aurora Advocate Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Marong's journey from his hometown in The Gambia to the US to pursue his dream of becoming a physician and how to optimize the medical education learning environment. Throughout the episode, Dr. Marong also shares his inspirational life lessons for maintaining a positive attitude throughout the grueling medical training process and in all aspects of life. Short Bio: Dr. Buba Marong was born and raised in The Gambia. He came to the US after high school to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a physician. He worked as a nursing assistant, and later as a nurse while obtaining his Associate of Science degree from Tacoma Community College and his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is currently an internal medicine hospitalist at Advocate Aurora Health in Milwaukee. Views expressed in this podcast are his personal views and not representative of his former or present employers. Music by Francis Tongpalad Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

On this episode of the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I interviewed Dr. Krystal Jimenez and Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada. They are a married couple and Family Medicine physicians at the Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Family Medicine Residency Program. We discuss a wide range of topics including their backgrounds, mentorship, imposter syndrome, and their experiences throughout the medical training process.

This week on the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I interviewed Dr. Maricela Tonie Beltran. Dr. Beltran is a current fourth-year physician resident at the Loma Linda University Psychiatry Residency Program located in Southern California. Born in Long Beach, California to immigrant parents from Mexico, Dr. Beltran brings invaluable life experiences and unique perspectives to the field of psychiatry. During this episode, Dr. Beltran describes in great detail the many lessons she learned along the way. Dr. Beltran graduated from the University of California, Berkley with her Bachelor's in Psychology and Spanish-Bilingualism Issues. She started medical school at the age of 30 at the University of California, Irvine where she participated in the joint MD/MPH Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC) which focused on developing physician leaders ready to address health disparities and advocate for Latinx communities and beyond. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Beltran has worked passionately to advocate for Latino communities through research and community outreach. Music by Francis Tongpalad Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

This week on the I Look Like a Doctor podcast, I interviewed Dr. Marco Angulo. Dr. Angulo is a Family Medicine physician and Medical Director of Medical Education at the AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Program based in Southgate in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Angulo describes himself as a non-traditional medical student having started his journey to medicine in his 30's after his short career as a lead guitarist in a rock band. He attended East LA Community College before transferring to and graduating from the University of California, Berkeley. He attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Angulo has founded several community projects that focused on lowering barriers to social determinants of health for underserved communities while also providing workforce development for undergraduate students interested in pursuing medicine. He is a passionate advocate for health equity, service to underserved communities, and mentorship. Connect with Dr. Angulo on Instagram: @marcoangulomd AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Information: https://www.altamed.org/residency AltaMed Instragram Page: @altamedhealthhs Music by Francis Tongpalad Check out the rest of his work: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/1w_u Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwEfXzbnf11lhaYAuuMtU Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/w-u/1526729708 Bandcamp - withuu.bandcamp.com Audius - https://audius.co/1w_u

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