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Jesus. Wife. HBCU Grad. 🇳🇬 RN ➡️ MD. US-IMG Family Medicine PGY-3 in Chicago | Blk health • racial disparities | @_bgwc_ x @_abfmp | #BlackPatientsMatter

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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I’m the product of TWO EDUCATED BLACK WOMEN ✨ Mom & [step] mom who raised me. Med school was hard, but nothing compares to the trauma of loosing both moms to breast cancer. This MD degree is for them! Their legacies will carry on through me as I fight racial health disparities.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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It’s Dr. Idehen, NOT Dr. I or even Dr. Joyce. I deserve the same respect as my White colleagues, you don’t get to avoid saying my name. When I mispronounce a medication or medical dx, y’all correct me every time… therefore you can also learn to properly pronounce my name.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
I definitely bombed my interview yesterday and texted my husband on a short break during the interview & this was his response — Beyond blessed to have the emotional support 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Tonight was my last shift as a RN before I start residency. 1 thing I’ll miss about nursing is the time spent getting to know my pts & hearing their stories outside of their illness, which can be missed in inpatient medicine. Welp, good thing I’m going into Family Medicine! 🥹
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
My interviewer asked me to teach her something non-medical, so I taught her how to do crotchet faux locs 😂
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Here's my google drive where I have a lot of resources for #match2023 : -my ‘22 #ERAS app -my PS -email templates to send to programs B4 & after interviews (IV) -IV prep sheet -list of helpful links for ERAS & IVs 🧵
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
I finally caved in & bought myself my 1st pair of figs scrubs (for my graduation pictures).. & I’m shooketh at how y’all could afford multiple pairs during medical school?? 😵‍💫
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Y’all I REALLY MATCHED 😭 I’m finna be a Black Family Medicine Doctor! I serve a faithful God 🤎 #FMRevolution #Match2022 #MGWL2022 :
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I just want to know who created the concept of doing inpatient medicine & half day of clinic ON THE SAME DAY????
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
Did horrible on the MCAT 2x. Didn’t get into any US med schools (only applied 1 cycle). Went to a Caribbean Med school, failed my 1st semester. Failed other school exams that pushed graduation 1 year. Now I’m a PGY2 in my dream speciality at a great program. IT IS VERY POSSIBLE
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Don't let MedTwitter intimidate you. Most people don't post their insecurities, failures, and mistakes. They post highlights. "I received this award." "I published this paper." "I made this dx." But remember we all FAIL, struggle, and have doubts. Wish we posted those more.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I think residency would be more manageable if I had more days off?? I’m not cut out to work 6 days a week 🥲
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
OFFICIALLY RELEASED FROM THE SHACKLES OF USMLE STEP EXAMS 😭😩
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
I'm really about to take STEP 2 CK without my mama’s prayers.. she always held it down for me for every standardized exam I’ve ever taken: ACT SAT HESI NCLEX MCAT STEP 1 I miss her so much 🤍
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
This US-IMG is so grateful.. from someone who scored in the 16% percentile for MCAT, failed her 1st semester of medical school, forced to take a 8 month dedicated for STEP 1 (pushing back graduation/match TL).. & then to actually do well on STEP 2 while grieving? Speechless.. 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Not my #1 program writing me a personalized letter in the mail 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Has anyone lived 30+ mins away from their residency program? Was it worth the daily commute if you loved your place? I typically hate longer commutes but I fell in love with a place + amenities + price & need advice 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Y’all my PROGRAM DIRECTOR texted me asking: “How are the moving plans coming along? How can we help? And what can we be praying for?” 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Today I officially became a 4th year medical student.. I honestly cannot believe I survived 3rd year & 2020.. but I did, thank God! 🙏🏾
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
My patients A1c went from 13 to 6.4 in 3 months & I couldn’t be more proud of him. I really love primary care & teaching patients about their health 🫶🏾
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Hi #MedTwitter ! My name is Joyce & I’m an MS4 applying to #FamilyMedicine this cycle! I’m passionate about women’s health, mental health, preventative care & research in racial health disparities! Looking to network & open to advice on where to apply! #Match2022 #FMRevolution
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
A program director emailed me back saying, “All of us are very impressed with your application and interview.” These words of affirmation are so necessary for me during this season. 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
I AM THE PRIZE. If a program wants to overlook me because I’m an IMG, that’s alright because I will take my talents elsewhere. I know my application speaks for itself. Not in a boastful way, but I’m confident in the work I’ve done. I want to go where I’m wanted anyway.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
About 50% of residency applications are filtered out?? 😵‍💫
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I couldn’t have graduated from medical school without the support of my husband. From med school rejections, long distance for 4.5 years, failure of exams, constant studying, grief from the loss of my mom, prayers & easing of my anxiety. Thank you for the endless sacrifices! 🤎
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I thought I suffered in med school.. but RESIDENCY??? Yea, finishing residency is a different level of accomplishment that I can’t even describe. 373 days left 🫡
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Lemme brag on God🗣 From 0 med school acceptances (multiple rejections), failing my 1st semester of med school, to 12 residency interview invites (out of 76) & matching at my #1 Family Medicine ranked program as an IMG! #Match2022 #FMRevolution #MGWL22 :
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Not y’all in my mentions tryna downplay micro aggressions. I want to be called by MY name, simple. & for the record, I was specifically referring to HCWs who I interact with on a regular basis. I have way more grace for my patients who I see for a short duration of time!
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Can anyone who had to move to a different state for residency give me an estimate on how much I should save for moving expenses?
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Are you an IMG applying for #Match2023 ? Then this webinar is for you! My intention is to provide an inclusive space for Black applicants! We know mentorship is hard to find as an IMG, so we want to share what worked for us! #SOAP2022 #scramble2022
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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He's not even in the medical field & he’s able to keep with all the details of the match process 😩
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Not ppl having the audacity to say #MedGradWishList2022 is racist?? So in 2022, you mean to tell me you still don’t know what racism or inclusion means?? You actually think you feeling “left out” is equivalent to the acts of violence BIPOC face individually & systemically? Hm ok.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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It’s the Black IMGs who matched for meeeeee! 🤩 There were SO many obstacles along the way & you literally fought every step of the way to get to this point! I’m so proud of y’all 🥹👏🏾👏🏾 #Match2023
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
Currently on my peds inpatient rotation & today was my 1st day by myself w/o any senior peds residents. My attending told me that I did great & she even thought I was a PGY2 🥹😭 (Internally, I feel raggedy, but a win issa win)
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I did a thing today & loc’d my hair 🥹🤩
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I delivered my 1st baby via vaginal birth & a Black midwife patiently taught me every step of the way! An amazing experience 🤩
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Turned 29, traveled to Jamaica & Cayman Islands with my husband all in 1 week. This vacation was exactly what I needed for the burnout I was experiencing during intern year.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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1st residency interview ✅ Idk how to describe how it feels to finally be in this position & interview for my dream job.. I don’t take it for granted 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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2022 had its ups & downs! I really graduated medical school, match at my #1 residency program & survived my 1st six months of intern year. All the while fighting for my mental health. So thankful to God, my husband, friends & my Black woman therapist! ♥️
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Y’all I know residency had much harsher hrs back in the day but I’m still exhausted & underpaid… so now what?
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I cannot believe this is real?? Locs are PROFESSIONAL, period! Standing in solidarity with #DarrylGeorge .
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Darryl George, who wears his hair in locs, has been out of his regular high school classes since August because of his school’s dress code. Now, a Texas judge has ruled the school’s punishment does not violate the state’s CROWN Act. George’s attorney said they will appeal.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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This website was the goat for using alternative words in the descriptions for your experiences in ERAS.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I'm officially a PGY3 at my black job.. Like God frfr kept me these past two years 🥹
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
It is #BlackHistoryMonth and today is #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay ! Ya girl is officially done with interview season! I’m incredible thankful I showed up as my authentic self to each interview. Excited to make my mark in the field of Family Medicine as a Black Woman Physician!🤎
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@TrishaPandey25 Excuse me?? There’s adequate enough time between now and then for them to switch the schedule around and who’s gonna cover the pager during those 3 hr?? So many questions. That is so awful! I’m so sorry 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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It’s 2023 & we should know better than to ask folks if they’re pregnant or their pregnancy plans. It is such a sensitive & complex journey, that even if it comes from a genuine place, your curiosity can be triggering. Let ppl announce it to you first, it’s that simple.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
For context: I'm a US-IMG that only applied to Family Medicine, 76 programs & received 12 interviews. Sharing my app because I barely had guidance & know what it’s like to go through the daunting processes w/o any mentorship.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
And I passed 😭. I made it through 3rd year without failing a shelf exam.. I’ve been traumatized by previous exam failures, that I’m actually shocked! So grateful to God 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
I just took my last shelf of 3rd year 😭 (I hope 🥴)
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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1/3 done with intern year -- THANK YOU GOD!!! CAUSE IONO WHAT I SIGNED UP FOR ?? 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I accomplished a lot academically in 2021: published my 1st book, different research projects accepted to present at conferences, did well on Step 2 CK & finished up medical school.. but working towards healing in my grief journey was what I am the proudest of 🥺
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Can you tell I’m excited to wear my 1st doctor badge?! (Ok ok I know I’ll be crying next month when I start working 6x a week, but ima soak up all the joy now 😂)
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Is it just me or does residency give you a low threshold for being stressed out/overwhelmed??
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@EnrichingDOcBX Exactly 🙄 we should be well compensated for our long hrs & hard work and shouldn’t have to wait 3-5 years before we do as an attending… despite us “signing up for it”!
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Live footage of me opening my email 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@drmunapsych WHAT?? She should have just apologized for assuming wrong but then she continued to dig herself further in the hole 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@jcalafell5413 Hmmm nah I’m not convinced. A great applicant can have great scores, research, good LORs, etc but will be filtered out by competitive programs b/c they’re an IMG. It’s not fair & the LEAST these programs can do is be transparent on their websites.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
My TL is wide awake hrs before #Match2022 results 😵‍💫
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
@ParivashSanders I can’t believe there’s so many scrub companies! I’ve literally been shopping at Walmart 😂 And thank you for these recommendations, & love that dope scrubs is Black owned 🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
8 months
I don’t think I’ll be able to forgive medicine for all the sacrifices it has required of me.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
10 months
30 on the 30th 😮‍💨🎈🎉
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@DeanWestman I promise you attempting (& being wrong) is better than avoiding it altogether.. ppl notice! You can always ask how you pronounce it & practice few times — it takes 30 seconds
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
I hope this time next year I make enough friends in Chicago to have a Friendsgiving 😂
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
I can’t even lie.. clinic has been so painful for me throughout my intern year. & I’ve been feeling guilty because that’s why I chose FM! But the continuity of care is what is keeping me going. I did prenatal care for a Black mama & even tho I didn’t get to deliver her baby..
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Hey 👋🏾, I'm Joyce applying for Family Medicine this cycle & so excited to get into primary care! Thankful for the opportunity & hard work @medgradwishlist has created to support the transition to residency! 💛 #MGWL22 #MGWL2022 #MedGradWishList2022
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@jost_george Edo, a Nigerian language. And I mispronounce English words all the time as well so I definitely understand. It just annoys me when ppl deliberately avoid saying my last name or not being intentional with remembering how to say it when we work together frequently.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I’ve been trying so hard to have a positive perspective about residency and I don’t have it in me anymore 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Grad party pictures ✨
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
1st time wearing prescribed glasses.. I can’t believe I waited over 2 years to take care of my vision, thanks to medical school — enjoying my new look 🤓
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Paying it forward & willing to review 3 personal statements TODAY! Requirements: -applying family medicine -URiM -IMG (Reviewing only content, not grammatical errors) #match2023 #FMRevolution
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
And pls don’t say unmatched md website because they be having like 10 positions posted and don’t list any services that cost money either because this should be something unmatched doctors have access to for FREEEEE 😵‍💫
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
Enjoying my locs 🥵✨
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Can we collectively agree that documenting “noncompliant” in a patients chart, especially a BLACK patient is harmful?! There is ALWAYS a story behind it. Had a pt who was labeled that, turns out she wasn’t explained her dx thoroughly, grieving a loss, & didn’t feel safe/heard.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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10 months into residency & I finally feel like I’m adjusting well. I’m not as anxious & hard on myself when I make mistakes. I feel like I know a lil sumthing.. Still tired as heck 🥴
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I vividly rmr crying in my school's bathroom during my pre-med days b/c I didn’t do well on my general chemistry 2 final & I was sure I made a C in the class. That was the 1st time I ever doubted I’ll be a doctor! Whew, here I am bout to start residency at my dream program 🥺🤧
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Why doesn’t every program have pictures of their residents on their website?!
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@DrBryanLeyva WHAT?? How do you even respond to this?? I think the worst part of this conversation exchange is the attending’s response.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Happy to be finally be in this headspace because just last week I let comparison & insecurities get the best of me.. I was an emotional wreck. I was so frustrated that I allowed this whole process get the best of my emotions.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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RESIDENCY TRULY SUCKS! But whew I can’t express the importance of a genuine supportive program. Between doctors visits to get a dx & now requiring multiple 4-hour infusions on an antineoplastic… My PD basically said not to worry & we’ll figure out a schedule.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Me being diagnosed with an autoimmune skin disorder during residency was not in my cards for 2024 🥴
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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The way people talk about IMGs is absurd, but ima always root for us & support us. 🥰
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
1 year
Currently on my español elective! & I’ve never been more humbled trying to learn a new language 🥲 I'm debating if learning a new language is harder than learning medicine??? Nonetheless so grateful for my program that’s investing in my professional goals 🫶🏾
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Residents really be working 80 hrs a week & still manage to wake up early enough to wear makeup?? I respect y’all.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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I have a flight to catch in the AM, and I haven’t packed yet & I have so many hospital + clinic notes to finish Intern year - 1 Me - 0 🫠 But on the brighter side, I have 8 more weeks left of intern year 😭😭🙌🏾
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@RUkpokolo Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago, IL ❤️
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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@PerisCast Lmboooo no way 😆 My dad asked me 1.5 years into residency what my speciality was and I was so perplexed after previous convo, graduation.. Match??
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Hi y’all 👋🏾, I’m Joyce, a recent grad & applied to Family Medicine for Match! I’ll be the 1st Physician in my family & ready to tackle racial disparities in primary care! If you want to bless ya girl, I’ll be grateful for anything! 💛 #MGWL22 #MGWL2022
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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Just because you’re an IMG doesn’t mean you have to settle for a toxic program.. you’re allowed to have standards.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Me & my friend managed to complete a research poster board presentation within 12 hrs for a virtual conference.. we just found out it was ACCEPTED. 😭
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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@MacroMacguffin If you want to downplay micro aggressions, go ahead! & I actually have more grace for my patients, because they see me for like 10 mins top. I’m referring to HCWs who interact with me on a regular basis.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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One of my patients smiles so big every time I round on him & I can’t lie, it warms my heart.. & he asked me to be his pcp?! 😭♥️
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
@GeAgya Love everything you said! Like folks really want to argue with me about how I want to be addressed properly?! They’re not well. But I love that video, thank you for sharing it, it’s perfect!
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
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@BaeBielle FM PGY2 here. I learned SO much during my EM rotation during intern year. One of my EM attendings really helped me focus on asking important questions to triage & coming up with ddx swiftly. The responsibility/burden a EM doc carries is a lot & I respect y’all so much! 🫡
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
In my 8th and FINAL semester of medical school.. I absolutely cannot believe it.
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
2 years
Wondering which one of my future co-residents is finna be my new bestie 🧐
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Joyce B. Idehen, MD
3 years
Not me getting teary-eyed during my interview today. 🥺 Nothing feels better than having this sense of belonging with a program & they equally feel the same about you.
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