S2, EP 6: This Harvard-Trained Geriatrician Shares A Match Blueprint And Motivation

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The IMG Residency Match Podcast

Shawna-Kaye Lester

26 episodes

3 days ago

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Listen for insider strategies and inspiration to help you match into residency.

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S2, EP 6: This Harvard-Trained Geriatrician Shares A Match Blueprint And Motivation

The IMG Residency Match Podcast

45 minutes 47 seconds

3 months ago

S2, EP 6: This Harvard-Trained Geriatrician Shares A Match Blueprint And Motivation

What does it take to leave Jamaica, navigate culture shock, survive residency during a pandemic, and still find joy in medicine? Dr. Samantha Patterson’s story is a blueprint for every IMG daring to dream beyond borders.

In this heartening conversation, she shares her early passion for medicine, her pivot from pediatrics to internal medicine, and the moment she knew geriatrics was her calling. From the hustle mentality she rejected to the unexpected advice that led her to Harvard, this episode reveals how clarity, community, and the courage to ask can shape your match journey. If you’ve ever doubted your timeline, questioned your path, or wondered if your dreams were too big, this one’s for you. Listen now!

00:00 The Hustle Mentality and Residency Support

00:55 Introducing the IMG Residency Match Podcast

01:36 Meet Dr. Samantha Patterson

02:59 Early Life and Aspirations

05:31 Discovering a Passion for Medicine

07:27 Choosing Internal Medicine Over Pediatrics

08:50 The Journey to Geriatrics

15:03 Cultural Differences in Medical Practice

18:51 The Importance of Friendship in Residency

20:51 The Importance of Support in Residency

21:29 Post-Residency Accomplishments and Geriatrics Fellowship

25:09 Working as a Geriatrician: Challenges and Rewards

28:19 Advice for Non-Traditional Medical Students

30:44 The Importance of Networking and Asking for Help

34:38 Improving Geriatric Care and Policy Making

38:56 Final Thoughts and Legacy

44:55 Closing Remarks and Resources