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.
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.
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 🥺
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! 🥹
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 🧵
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?? 😵💫
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
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.
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 🤍
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.. 🥺
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 😭
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 🫶🏾
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
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. 🥺
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.
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! 🤎
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 🫡
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
:
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!
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
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.
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
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)
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.
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! ♥️
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.
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!🤎
@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 😭
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.
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.
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 🥺
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 🥺
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 😂)
@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”!
@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.
@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 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@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
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..
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
@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.
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 🤓
Paying it forward & willing to review 3 personal statements TODAY!
Requirements:
-applying family medicine
-URiM
-IMG
(Reviewing only content, not grammatical errors)
#match2023
#FMRevolution
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 😵💫
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.
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 🥴
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 🥺🤧
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.
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.
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 🫶🏾
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 😭😭🙌🏾
@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??
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
@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.
@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!
@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! 🫡
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.