Dr. Sushania Pryce is in love with Family Medicine. In fact, she has been smitten by her specialty of choice since she was a child. But the Match process can test even the most driven IMGs, even Dr. Pryce. Sushania’s story captures the highs and lows of her journey, including the years she watched others matching, wondering when it would be her turn.
Growing up in Jamaica, Sushania dreamed of becoming a doctor, but the reality of matching in the U.S. brought pauses, detours, doubts, and cultural shock. Instead of giving up at any stage, Dr. Pryce pressed forward, found her place in a new family medicine program, and rose to chief resident.
In this episode, she shares the lessons that carried her through uncertainty and reveals why persistence and authenticity matter most. Tune in now and discover the mindset that can turn your Match journey into a success story.
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of a Family Doctor
00:23 Overcoming Challenges in Medical Training
00:55 Leadership and Advocacy in Medicine
01:37 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
02:18 Meet Dr. Sushania Pryce: A Journey in Family Medicine
03:33 Early Inspirations and Medical School
04:53 Choosing Family Medicine
07:46 Differences in Family Medicine: Jamaica vs. USA
09:40 Advice for Aspiring Medical Professionals
10:17 The Importance of Persistence and Mindset
13:56 The Role of Medical Education in Career Success
15:59 Navigating the Interview Season
19:25 Handling Illegal Questions During Interviews
20:32 Top 3 Tips for Starting Your Match Journey
22:03 Balancing Excitement and Fear in a New City
23:25 Leveraging Your Support System
25:23 Cultural and Systemic Challenges for IMGs
28:47 Becoming Chief Resident: A Journey of Leadership
34:32 Life in Milwaukee: Food, Fun, and Sports
36:23 Legacy and Future Goals in Family Medicine
38:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell
For many IMGs, the match feels like a gamble stacked against them, especially when the specialty is as competitive as anesthesiology.
In this episode, you’ll hear about an IMG who knew she would only go after her true love specialty. From facing others’ doubts and discouragement to navigating a new medical system and excelling in residency, Dr. Lori-Ann Edwards carved out a path to pediatric anesthesiology and academic medicine.
Along the way, she reveals what really separates successful IMG applicants: authentic letters that speak to who you are, applications that tell a bigger story than scores alone, and the courage to chase the specialty you actually want. This isn’t just advice, it’s a roadmap for every IMG who refuses to settle.
00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt: A Journey Begins
00:27 Early Challenges and Unexpected Rewards
01:28 Introducing Dr. Lori-Ann Edwards
03:11 Inspiration and Early Influences
05:03 Medical School Highs and Lows
07:14 Choosing Anesthesiology
11:24 Residency Experiences and Challenges
15:02 Advice for Aspiring Anesthesiologists
25:02 The Importance of Letters and Scores
29:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Ever felt like being an IMG means your options are limited? You’re not stuck. In this conversation, you’ll hear how an international medical graduate who once struggled with grades, finances, and uncertainty transformed his life through self-discovery, research opportunities, relentless goal setting, and consistent action.
From working at a pretzel store to becoming a board-certified mental health counselor, public speaker, and founder of the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology (CIBNP), Dr. Hassaan Tohid’s story shows how obstacles can become fuel for growth. Hundreds of IMGs turn to Dr. Tohid’s institute to get much needed experience in research and publications. If you’re an IMG wondering how to get research experience, or how carve your path inside or outside the match, press play!
00:00 Cultural Expectations and Career Choices
00:44 A Life-Changing Book
01:56 Introduction to Dr. Hassaan Tohid
02:40 Dr. Tohid's Journey and Philosophy
04:23 Self-Discovery and Career Path
14:14 The Power of Visualization and Success
19:15 The Importance of Reading and Mentorship
24:12 Networking and Environment for Success
26:25 Entering the Mental Health Field
27:30 Balancing Finances and Volunteer Work
28:23 Finding a Mentor and Gaining Experience
28:53 The Job Search Journey
30:09 A Surprising Opportunity
33:14 Starting a Research Career
34:04 Launching CIBNP and Overcoming Challenges
35:09 Career in Substance Abuse Therapy
36:08 Growth of CIBNP and Personal Achievements
38:36 Encouragement for IMGs
46:07 Global Opportunities for IMGs
48:34 Success Stories from CIBNP
50:07 Legacy and Final Thoughts
What if one last-minute decision completely changed the course of your life and your career? That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Rodney Guiseppi. Accepted into engineering, he pivoted overnight to medicine in Jamaica, faced culture shock, and later discovered a passion for ophthalmology after his grandmother regained her sight. From building mentor relationships to calling programs directly, his story reveals how genuine connections and persistence turned just two interviews into a successful match in one of the most competitive specialties. If you’re an IMG navigating the match, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.
00:00 The Unexpected Path to Medicine
00:23 Adjusting to Life in Jamaica
00:37 Networking and Building Relationships
01:51 Introduction to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
02:33 Meet Dr. Rodney Guiseppi
03:46 Early Life and Education
05:25 Choosing Medicine Over Engineering
07:06 Transition to Medical School in Jamaica
08:25 Discovering a Passion for Ophthalmology
10:31 The Journey to Residency in the US
13:46 Mentorship and Support
19:26 Residency Challenges and Successes
20:52 Pursuing a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
22:18 Advice for IMGs Applying to the Match
24:58 Balancing Family and Career
26:10 Patient Appreciation and Final Thoughts
26:56 Closing Remarks and Resources
Thousands of residency applications get read every year, but only a few truly stand out. What makes the difference?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to write a personal statement that selection committees can sum up in a single sentence, why authenticity is impossible to fake, and how to choose experiences that prove you belong in your chosen specialty. If you’re serious about making your application unforgettable, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.
00:00 Introduction to Crafting a Memorable Application
01:20 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
02:01 Key Qualities for a Standout Application
02:27 The Importance of Clarity
05:45 Embracing Authenticity in Your Application
09:41 Ensuring Relevance in Your Application
13:06 Core Questions to Address in Your Personal Statement
18:06 Final Tips for a Memorable Application
21:20 Conclusion and Next Steps
Dear IMG: What if the biggest obstacle to your dream residency match isn’t your USMLE scores, your research, or even other match applicants?
In this episode, admissions consultant and founder of Memorable Essay, Shawna-Kaye Lester, gets into why your mindset may cost you a match.
She shares four mental shifts every ambitious IMG must make to get through the match and into their dream life.. From rejecting the belief that being an IMG is a weakness, to stepping into your identity as a young doctor, to radical focus on yourself, and embracing the power of making your match journey a team sport, this week’s episode is the morning motivation you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve been feeling self-doubt and overwhelm creep in on your match journey, this episode will help you set your mind right and enjoy powering through to Match Day.
00:00 Introduction and Overcoming Self-Doubt
01:05 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
01:49 Meet Your Host: Shawna-Kaye Lester
02:36 Four Essential Mindset Shifts for the Match
02:58 Mindset Shift 1: Being an IMG is Not a Weakness
06:20 Mindset Shift 2: Embrace Your Identity as a Young Doctor
10:28 Mindset Shift 3: The Real Competition is Yourself
15:47 Mindset Shift 4: Accepting Help and Building a Support System
21:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
24:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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
If you knocked on the Match door and it didn't open, would you stop? Or would you pivot, adapt, and grow stronger? In this honest and insightful conversation, Dr. Brian Brereton shares how a childhood dream of saving hearts led him on a global medical journey from Jamaica to the United Kingdom, and finally to a United States residency in internal medicine.
But his story isn’t just about geography, it’s about mindset. Dr. Brereton opens up about coming out of a small town as a child and being shocked by the big city, trying another door when one doesn't open after three tries, building community in unlikely places, and achieving an enviable roster of research publications as a full-time physician and Master's student. He also talks about discovering why, after all, his circuitous route was an advantageous one. His advice for you as an IMG? Never underestimate the strength of your medical training.
This is priceless motivation for any IMG wondering: Is it still worth it? Can I still make it? Am I enough? Yes, you can make it. And Dr. Brereton's blueprint of perseverance and excellence shows you exactly how. Listen now!
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
01:34 Dr. Brian Brereton's Journey Begins
02:48 Life in Barbados and Jamaica
04:41 Challenges and Growth in the UK
05:48 Residency in the US
10:50 The Importance of Lifelong Friendships
13:49 Choosing Medicine and Internal Medicine
29:47 Why Cardiology?
32:20 Advice for Future IMGs
38:13 Conclusion and Gratitude
What if the thing you’ve been told is a weakness in your application is the very thing that sets you apart? It depends on the value you place on it. Dr. Vernicia Hernandez, born and raised in Mayaro, a small community in Trinidad and Tobago, brings more than just credentials to the residency match. In this powerful conversation, she reflects on the long road from an internship in the Caribbean to matching at her first choice, the University of Miami. From working as a clinical tutor at SGU, to weighing England vs. the U.S., to the bold decision not to rank a program she didn’t believe in, Dr. Vernicia shows how matching isn’t just about test scores, it’s about valuing yourself and what you bring to a program, even as an IMG. You’ll hear what made her fall in love with internal medicine, why she’s building her career in sleep medicine, and how she plans to give back through healthcare policy and advocacy. If you’re an IMG still figuring out how to stand out, this is your guide.
00:00 Intro
00:58 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
01:38 Meet Dr. Vernicia Hernandez
02:33 Journey to Medicine
05:26 Choosing Internal Medicine
08:16 The Match Process
11:18 Preparing for Residency
14:43 Residency Experience and Growth
23:32 Specializing in Sleep Medicine
27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
What if your lowest moment in the Match process paled in comparison to finding out that you matched? Dr. Peter-Gay Thompson went from a tiny town in rural Jamaica, a place most people have never even heard of, to matching into a pediatric residency in Miami, Florida, driven by the belief of her family members, perseverance, faith, and her mother’s example of relentless service.
Dr. Thompson shares valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of her journey, including the influence of her mother’s legacy of service, the emotional rollercoaster of the residency application process, and the cultural and emotional adjustments during her intern year.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really cut out for this journey, this is the story you need to hear. Press play and prepare to believe again.00:00 Intro
00:54 Introducing the IMG Residency Match Podcast
01:32 Meet Dr. Peter Gay Thompson
02:44 Growing Up in Jamaica
05:33 Choosing Pediatrics as a Specialty
07:41 The Challenges and Rewards of Pediatrics
11:19 Overcoming Obstacles in the Match Process
14:45 The Joy of Matching into Residency
17:52 A Father's Confidence
18:42 Facing Intern Year Challenges
19:35 Coping with Loneliness
20:00 Finding Support and Therapy
22:47 Expanding the Definition of Service
25:37 Advice for Future Interns
27:24 Personal Growth and Social Expansion
30:02 Future Aspirations and Conclusion
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What if your first words didn’t come until age 3, and now you’re a surgeon who gives others their voice? Born with a speech disorder, mislabeled, and nearly written off, Dr. Joshua Wright, a Jamaican IMG, rose to become valedictorian of his medical school class, a Rhodes Scholar finalist, and an Otolaryngology head and neck surgery resident at Duke University.
He shares how missing the Rhodes Scholarship turned out to be life-changing, why he chose ENT despite the 0–1% IMG match rates on average, and how childhood shame became fuel for both his clinical career and advocacy efforts.
Dr. Wright offers practical advice for other IMGs aspiring to match into competitive specialties, highlighting the necessity of research, clinical experience, and a well-rounded understanding of personal goals. This episode isn’t just inspirational, it’s unforgettable. It's a must-hear blueprint for IMGs who want to pursue specialties with discouraging match rates. Listen now!
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Welcome to the IMG Residency Match Podcast
01:35 Meet Dr. Joshua Wright
02:52 Joshua's Medical Journey and Inspirations
03:30 Childhood and Early Interests
03:56 Discovering Medicine Through Motorsports
04:16 Culinary Arts Aspirations
05:13 Choosing ENT Over Orthopedics
06:51 Personal Connection to ENT
08:50 Advocacy and Overcoming Challenges
16:26 Family Support and Achievements
19:40 The Match Process and Odds for IMGs
20:54 The Odds for IMGs in ENT
21:05 Sponsor Message: IMG Residency Match Application Accelerator
21:25 Advice for International Medical Graduates
22:47 The Importance of Hard Work and Excellence
24:34 Understanding the Match Process
26:57 Navigating Research Opportunities
32:06 The Role of Support Systems
32:27 Joshua's Residency Experience at Duke
33:24 Maintaining Motivation and Building Networks
36:38 Joshua's Legacy and Final Thoughts
39:47 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Imagine facing a new world where everything is foreign, from the language to the medical practices. Join host Shawna-Kaye Lester and Dr. Nadia Fernand on the IMG Residency Match Podcast as they unravel Nadia’s journey from the Bahamas to Cuba, and then to residency in the U.S. Nadia reveals the grit it took to match while working grueling hours, the differences in healthcare systems she has encountered, and her lessons on resilience for all IMGs.
Are you ready to be inspired and learn how to match even if your path is non-traditional? Tune in now and discover Nadia’s awe-inspiring journey! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with one colleague applying to the Match.
00:00 Introduction and Early Challenges
00:46 Meet the Host and Guest
01:25 Nadia's Early Life and Aspirations
04:08 Nadia's Medical School Journey
05:46 Integrating into Cuban Culture
11:56 Returning to The Bahamas
13:28 Pursuing the USMLE and Residency Match
17:26 COVID-19 and Final Reflections
21:20 Mastering the NBME Exam
22:20 Step Two: Clinical Scenarios and Diagnosis
23:03 Step Three: Management and Beyond
24:57 Balancing Life and Medicine
29:18 Choosing Internal Medicine
30:58 Cultural Insights and Patient Care
33:47 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
37:28 Future Aspirations and Legacy
38:48 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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It's a wrap on season 1 of The IMG Residency Match Podcast!
Here is a recap of those who joined us to share their expertise on preparing for the match, successfully navigating the match process, and creating your dream medical career with you, Ambitious IMG.
Episode 1: How Badly Do You Want to Match featuring Dr. Khadija Tayabali
Episode 2: Love & Matching: How to Relocate With Your Spouse featuring Alicia Archer and Dr. Darren Bodkin
Episode 3: How to Blow Your USMLEs Out of The Water featuring Dr. Shion Betty
Episode 4: How to Make Matching and Medicine Work For You featuring Dr. Hodon Mohamed
Episode 5; How To Cultivate A Mindset That Help You Match featuring Seneca Williams, M.A.
Episode 6: The Top 4 Resources You Need To Match featuring Dr. Joselle Cook
Episode 7: How to Create and Crush a Career in Academic Medicine featuring Dr. Kemi Doll
Episode 8: How To Choose The Subspecialty That Is Perfect For You featuring Dr. Jovan Gayle
Episode 9: How To Make The Most Out Of Residency featuring Dr. Francis Christian
Episode 10: How To Balance Applying To The Match & Being A New Mom featuring Dr. Anna-Belle Robertson-Chung
Episode 11: How To Use Strategy And Mindset To Unlock Step 1 Success featuring Clarissa Guillen, RN
Episode 12: How To Go From Reapplicant To Chief Resident featuring Dr. Andre Morgan
Thanks for tuning in, and see you next season!
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HOW TO GO FROM REAPPLICANT TO CHIEF RESIDENT
When Dr. Andre Morgan graduated from Howard University’s internal medicine residency program earlier this year, he was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society.
AOA inductees are chosen for the honor because they have displayed a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. It’s a great honor in and of itself,, but it was the icing on the cake, considering that Dr. Morgan was also a Chief Resident of his program.
However, Dr. Morgan’s life over the last decade hasn’t been exclusively filled with lofty roles and selective awards. Rewind a few years and you’ll find a younger Dr. Morgan, determined not to give up on his goal of matching into residency in the United States, because he didn’t match after his first or second attempt.
How did Dr. Morgan go from being a 3-time match applicant to being a chief resident of his dream program? We get into that and much more in the Season 1 finale of The IMG Residency Match Podcast.
- This episode is for you if you want to learn about:
- The role that mentors played in Dr. Morgan’s career choice
- Why young Andre didn’t realize that he could be a doctor
- Where Dr. Morgan began his medical journey, and some of the countries he has worked in
- His most memorable patient experience (it’s a heme-onc tearjerker)
- Why he pulled out of his local residency program in Internal-Medicine and decided to apply to the NRMP match
- The mindset you must possess once you start thinking about applying to the match
- The social pressure that comes with not matching (you know, while all your classmates are moving on with their careers)
- The one piece of advice someone gave Dr. Morgan that encouraged him to apply a third time to the match
- How you can know when to give up on your match dreams if you’re an IMG who has applied multiple times
- What needs to change every time you apply to the match
- Dr. Morgan’s experience interviewing at his dream program the year he matched
- What it’s like to be a chief resident
Thank you so much for tuning in to Season 1. I thank you for your time and attention, and your feedback… Please join us for future seasons!
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HOW TO USE STRATEGY AND MINDSET TO UNLOCK STEP 1 SUCCESS
This Learning Strategist Who Went From College Failure to Nursing School Superstar Shares Her Methodology
Did you know that you can learn how to learn, Ambitious IMG? This week on the IMG Residency Match Podcast, Learning Strategist and Brilliance Coach, Clarissa Guillen, is going to tell you how—especially as it concerns your USMLE Step 1.
We’re talking about how you can mindset work and strategic studying to improve your Step 1 performance.
Clarissa has a powerful personal story: She went from being considered brilliant in her inner city high school to failing out of seven courses by the time she was a college junior. Subsequently, her academic advisor told her she would never make it in the medical field because she wasn’t smart enough.
At first, it seemed like her advisor was right and Clarissa did not have the skills to succeed. She graduated college with a 2.7 GPA, couldn’t apply to medical school, and got rejected from an accelerated nursing program.
Clarissa was deflated; however, her boyfriend at the time—now her husband—encouraged her to pick herself up. So Clarissa spent an entire summer researching, learning, and testing myriad study skills and consistently applying the ones that worked. The result? She got accepted into nursing school with a 3.72 GPA and graduated with Honors.
While working as a Registered Nurse, Clarissa founded an academic coaching company, She Rocks @ College. She has worked with over 300 students ranging from junior college to professional schools to help them to:
- Crush their courses
- Improve their confidence
- Create a balanced life (including study-free weekends)
- Tune in if you want to learn:
- What exactly it means to work on your mindset
- How to use the syllabus to excel in any exam
- How to excel in your USMLE Step 1 exam
- Why focusing on the content Step 1 tests is the wrong approach
- What to do if you have failed Step 1 and are going to resit it
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It doesn’t take long to recognize that when Dr. Anna-Belle Robertson-Chung sets a goal, she is serious about achieving it.
A Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Internal Medicine resident, in today’s episode Dr. Robertson-Chung takes us with her on her journey of preparing for the match, creating her application, matching, and relocating to the U.S.
Her journey had a unique twist. Excelling at the residency match application process is hard enough. However, Dr. Robertson-Chung became a mommy at the beginning of her journey.
In this week’s episode, we get into:
-Why Dr. Robertson-Chung decided to apply to residency training in the U.S.
-How she managed to study for USMLEs while taking care of her newborn
-The role her husband and other family members played in her being able to complete the match process
-How the match hurled her outside of her comfort zone
-How her communication skills changed through working with Memorable Essay on her application
-What match day felt like… after the many many years of hard work it took to get there...
-What you can expect after you match, Ambitious IMG
-What she does for fun
-The one piece of advice she would give to her son
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How This IMG Went From A Having a Tough Time in College To Getting Into Two Highly Competitive Medical Fellowships
If anyone understands the ins and outs of becoming and being an International Medical Graduate, it is Dr. Francis Christian. This is due to his broad, firsthand experience with medical education.
Dr. Christian completed high school in the island of Jamaica before moving to the United States and completing college, then completing a master’s degree in biomedical sciences. Next, he began his medical studies at St. Matthew’s University in Grand Cayman.
Once he matched into residency, Dr. Christian put the pedal to the metal to set himself up for fellowship success. He matched into a competitive Pulmonology and Critical Care Fellowship, and is now pursuing a second fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess | Harvard Medical School.
There is gem after gem in this interview for IMG medical students and residents alike. We get into:
[4:53] Why Dr. Christian chose to attend a Caribbean medical school
[8:35] 3 tips that IMGs can use to be successful in the residency match process
[16:38] How he used his time during residency to become a competitive fellowship candidate
[21:10] The power of unpaid research externships for the IMG with red flags who still wants to match into residency
[24:04] Looking back, what he would change about his residency application process
[24:46] How being married to a physician impacted his experience in residency training
[25:12] How he organized his time in a demanding residency to be able to do clinical care and research, and stay healthy
[28:24] How IMGs can be strategic about where they do externships or rotate
[29:30] What he does for fun
[30:14] What it was like to welcome a baby during his first fellowship
[31:02] What make the hard work worth it
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When Dr. Jovan Gayle was in medical school, he thought he would become a surgeon. He ended up becoming an internist. When he started residency training, he thought he would become a cardiologist, but when it was time to apply to fellowship, he threw his hat in the ring for Pulmonology-Critical Care.
Dr. Gayle encourages young physicians to enter residency with an open mind about what they will subspecialize in. He has simple, actionable advice for how to evaluate your choices and identify the subspecialty that is perfect for you. It includes keeping in touch with older colleagues, because they can give you the insider scoop about the pros and cons of working in a subspecialty.
We also get into:
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This week on The IMG Residency Match Podcast, we’re hearing from academic physician Dr. Kemi Doll. Academic physicians not only provide clinical care but also conduct research that advances the specialties in which they work.
Dr. Doll’s mother was a labor and delivery nurse, and her father was an International Medical Graduate physician. As a result, as a child, Dr. Doll thought that ‘growing up and getting a job’ meant becoming a doctor or a nurse.
Dr. Doll is now a gynecologic oncologist, which she explains as doing surgery and administering chemotherapy to people with cancers of the female reproductive tract. She has also served on residency selection committees, and has valuable insight to share with IMGs seeking to match.
When she is not caring for patients or conducting health services research, Dr. Doll works as an academic coach: She helps women of color (women in the United States who are not considered white) to secure research grants doing work they love.
Tune in to Dr. Doll’s hard-won wisdom if you are:
Dr. Doll shares her wisdom honestly and frankly. So listen as we get into:
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Doll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemidoll/
Dr. Doll on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kemidollcoach
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Dr. Joselle Cook feels as if she was always interested in medicine, because she grew up in the back of her mother’s retail pharmacy. As she got older, she would help in the pharmacy, and through that experience gained an understanding of the role that various professionals play in medicine.
This led to her pursuing science subjects at the Naparima Girls’ High School in Trinidad, where she was born and grew up, before starting medical school at the University of the West Indies, Mona, in Jamaica.
Ironically, Dr. Cooke never planned on applying to medical residency in the United States, and only started on the path because one of her really good friends would not stop persuading her to take the USMLEs. She matched into Internal Medicine at SUNY Downstate and is now pursuing a Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, with her sights set on a second fellowship.
Based on her success, on this episode of The IMG Residency Match Podcast, Dr. Cook shares her Top 4 resources IMGs need for their match journey.
Here’s what we talk about on this episode:
[9:56] How Dr. Cooke changed during medical school
[11:49] What was her plan when she started studying for the USMLEs
[14:07] Why IMGs need high USMLE Step Scores
[14:21] The Top 4 Resources you need in your match journey
[20:03] How it feels to be in a Heme-Onc fellowship at Mayo Clinic at Rochester
[23:41] What she does for fun with her colleagues
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