Getting into residency in Canada is hard enough, but imagine being an international medical graduate (IMG) on top of it all.
For Dr. Nooshin Sarreshtehdari, giving up was never an option.
In this deeply inspiring episode, Francesca Cadhit sits down with Nooshin, an incoming PGY1 Family Medicine Resident at the University of Toronto, who shares her remarkable journey from Iran to Canada, and all the trials in between.
Whether you’re an IMG, a non-traditional applicant, or just someone chasing a difficult dream, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement.
🎧 ▶Here’s some of what we discuss:
✅ The truth about matching as an IMG in Canada✅ How to stand out in your CaRMS application✅ The power of persistence and building authentic connections✅ How Nooshin overcame rejection, burnout, and even a car accident on her journey✅ Why being a “go-getter” really does pay off
Plus: Nooshin’s time management tips, the mentors who changed her life, and her candid advice for anyone navigating medicine’s winding path.
👉 About Nooshin Sarreshtehdari
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nooshinsarreshtehdari/
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