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MD Candidate @RWJMS I Lifting I Cancer Survivor I Mental Health Advocate I Masters of Biomedical Sciences from NJMS I Urology Match 2025

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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
6 months
I am Jonathan L Brisbon & I will be applying to urology Match 2025. I am a cancer survivor & I am interested in urologic oncology, male infertility, and reconstructive surgery. I love to workout and cooking healthy meals with a southern flair. I want to decrease the dearth of
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Jonathan L Brisbon, MBS & soon to be MD. The first & only doctor in his family. He beat cancer, he came to terms with his mental health, and he lost his father in med school. He is doing this without family support and he will be a urology resident in 2025. He made it and he won.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Having to take a year or 2 off from med school because I was denied my loan application. I have done extremely well my first two years, joined several orgs, done research, helped with admissions. But I have to stop because I come from a low SES. Make it make sense. I'm tired.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
I’ll be 33 when I graduate med school, I’ll finish residency at 38 and fellowship at 40. I refuse to allow my age to define me or my journey because either way, I’ll be a urologist. #MedTwitter #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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This is a 29 year old male who is currently a second year medical student who is five years cancer free and aspires to be a urologist who will be the first and only doctor in his family .
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Initially I applied to med school at 25. I was diagnosed with cancer two months later and had to stop. Life works in mysterious ways because I’m 32 now, I’m physically fit, I’m applying into urology, and I’m focused and determined
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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#NewProfilePic I’m Jonathan L Brisbon I’m 31 a cancer survivor and I’ll be an MD next year
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Finding out some of my greatest friends did it and I’m honored to be part of their individual journeys. I was in tears the entire day. I’m matching urology in 2025. I’m so proud #medtwitter #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
I’ll never forget when my college advisor said I wouldn’t get into a single MD school… I guess he was right because I got into five
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
my journey will not be delayed. I refuse to give up. I waited six years between undergrad and med school. I worked full time and got a masters while battling cancer.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
3 years
#WorldPrematurityDay I weighed 2 lbs and 15 oz when I took my first breath in this world. 29 years later.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
6 months
This week I’m on my urology elective. I get in at 5:45a and leave at 7:30 most days. I’m in love with this field. It’s official signed sealed delivered, I’m yours. Joining the less than 3% of black urologist #Urology #urosome
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I’ll be 32 in May and I’m an M3. I’m unlearning the comparison to others and know that I’m on my own timeline and regardless of my faults, I’m making it.
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🚩 NOBODY OVER THE AGE OF 30 SHOULD GO TO MEDICAL SCHOOL. IT’S NOT WORTH IT AND YOU WILL CONSTANTLY COMPARE YOURSELF TO YOUR 20-SOMETHING PEERS.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
5 months
How is it ethical for away rotations to take a students money for the application/fee & 1 later say we are all filled. Why is the application still open and why did you take my money? This whole process is wild sometimes. And another reason why being low SES is a road block.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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The face of an oncology patient at the age of 25 turned medical student who will be the first & only doctor of his family who lost his father two years ago yet remains steadfast in becoming a urologist. Despite the odds & financial barriers I will win #urosome
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
My Scans were negative! Cancer free since April 27, 2018. Cisplatin and radiation therapy I do jot wish that upon my greatest enemy but nasopharyngeal carcinoma is gone hopefully forever ❤️ one less thing to worry about but why do CT Scans cost so much
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I have not worked with a black urologist & I will likely be the first for a lot of my patients. I yearn for diversity within urology. From my cancer survivor expected to becoming a urological oncologist. From cisplatin to surgeon #match2025 #urology #urosome #medtwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I truly don’t understand how some students can go to so many conferences. Flight, hotel, registration. But they are necessary to attend for some fields & I want to put my best foot forward. I’m at a cross road.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I’m Jonathan Brisbon, I’m a first gen M4 from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, a cancer survivor, a mental health advocate, and a fitness enthusiast. I’ve spent the last year improving my mental & physical health and I’m applying to urology match 2025. #urosome #medtwitter #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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For those of you that run for leisure, are you okay?
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 months
I am more than my metrics. I’m a cancer survivor. I’m the son of 2 lower middle class parents, I’m the first to attend college. I’m a friend. I’m a fitness enthusiast. I’m a friend. I’m a black man defying the odds. I’m a survivor and your next urology resident #urosome #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Hey dad, I did it. I got my name published in a textbook and our last name will forever be ingrained and known. Thank you for this opportunity Dr Ford-Glanton. My first urology publication and not the last. #uro #urology #urosome #medtwitter #match2025
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Today I’m 32 (May 3 1992) I’m in the best shape of my life. I workout five days a week. I’m cancer free. I have amazing friends. I’m going to be a urologist and I am Breaking generational curses. #birthday #taurus #urology #uro #rutgers
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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When a random doctor dms me saying: we are all poor stop complaining take out a loan & be quiet. 1. I have 0 family support while in school. 2. I’m still paying for chemo and radiation. 3. I had to take on the burden of losing my father. 4. I already started being low SES.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
In my opinion, if we need to take practice exams for step one and have study materials…. It should be incorporated into tuition. It doesn’t make sense to me to spend an extra $600 - $700 without even including the cost of the exam itself especially coming from a low SES.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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You All don’t know what I did to get to this goal: I lost 15 pounds, I worked out five days a week, I went to therapy, I got placed on an SNRI, I prayed, I changed my mind set and it worked. I’m so happy right now #medtwitter #urosome #urology #surgeon #diversitymatters
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
Being tall in the OR is actually difficult. The table is always too low when they allow me to close and I actually hit my head on the lights way too often.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
The ED was very busy today. I saw at least 15 patients by myself and was given the chance to work on my presentations skills, PE, and history. I truly love the journey. I’m exhausted but like I’m actually doing what I like. 2024 cannot come fast enough
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Removing bladder stones and I was in shock when this was retrieved
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Jonathan L Brisbon, heralding from lower socioeconomic means who aims to be a urologist. Currently a third year @RWJMS I have a passion for urological oncology, male fertility, and robotic surgery. I want to diversify urology and augment the amount of black male urologist. I love
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I am ready for step 2
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
Then I had people saying it’s only because I’m black American. Initially I listened and questioned myself and almost dropped out M1 year. But here I stand and thriving
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
5 months
Here is to somehow pre rounding without caffeine but still hitting the gym and trying to remain sane. Happy Friday
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
I always question why do people have the audacity to let their ignorant comments leave their mouth. My dad was a custodian and my mom works at a grocery store. I will be a surgeon. Don’t expect anything less
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I’m grateful for life. Cancer didn’t take me. Depression didn’t take me. The death of my father didn’t take me. Med school won’t break me
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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@UMichUrology ⁩ thank you for an opportunity to learn more and grow
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
8 months
And this is exactly why so many stay quiet or drop out. Financial insecurity for me can only be remedied by becoming an attending but the journey is also causing insecurity. Please do not comment on things you do not and will not understand unless you are me.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
I plan on applying for a urology research fellowship. I’m very interested in sexual dysfunction disorders and infertility and urooncology . Anyone know of any good programs for after M3? #urology #MedTwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Secured my second urology sub internship ✅ #urosome #urology #medtwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
@ashtonsamos Lol we don’t get actual schedules it’s more like: come in at five am and we will release you when we want
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
9 months
I’m Jonathan Brisbon, I’m a third year at @RWJMS and I want to be a urologist. I am a cancer survivor. I struggled with step one. I have imposter syndrome. I have anxiety and seasonal depression. I had a humble upbringing but I am enough. #MedTwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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@DrCasteelEM One time my attending thanked me for driving the patient to the hospital because he was having a cardiac event. We were rounding. I had on my white coat & it says med student. This needs to stop & people need to think about what they are saying. I hate that that happened to you.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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The lack of familial support in med school almost made me quit. Hearing “I am proud of you” from a parents makes all the difference but I’m blessed enough to have friends and my Twitter aunties and uncles that motivate me to stay. Never let a broken home break your dreams.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I often get asked why I work out before rounds and so early: it’s because when you have cisplatin running through you me veins and you are bed bound after a seizure, you don’t take these moments for granted. Get up and get active
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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First week of my urology sub I ✅ PCNL, PCN, RALP, partial nephrectomy, counseled patients on erectile dysfunction, circumcisions, urethraplasty. I love my home program
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I haven’t been this fit ever in my life. I’m building sustainable healthy habits and I’m feeling good #fitness #urology #medstudent #medtwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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When your support system is also your close friend, when OB and urology meet
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
Are they any pediatric urologist I could talk to about the field & their journey #urology #uro
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
@ArchiMed24 Thank you! I feel like me starting later in my life made all the difference! Gave me time to appreciate the journey, beat cancer, and remember why I’m doing this
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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This was the last message I sent my father before we never spoke again. I miss you. I honor you. I will make you proud. You were only 68. I will be the first doctor in the family and I will give back to those that need it.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I struggle with standardized testing. I will excel on my practice exams but I feel overwhelmed when taking the actual exam. This issue has only come to light with my USMLE exams & I’m trying to figure out ways to combat these issues. Any tips? It’s not a knowledge issue
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Full circle. One of my closest friends who I met on the first day of medical school.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I beat cancer in 2017. I got into med school in 2020. Lost my father in 2021. Down spiraled this year but I’m back to feeling amazing and thriving in my clerkship. Don’t sit in chaos. And please remember to breathe because it might be hard now but it’s only Temporary.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Thank you to @rfrankjones_uro @UrologyUnbound @NationalMedAssn for allowing me to present my research. I’m going to be an amazing urology resident #urosome #aua #match2025 #urologymatch
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I am looking for an urology residency program that fosters a positive work life balance, that promotes equity within the community and dedicated to patients within the community. I want a program that focuses on interpersonal skills and trains great surgeons.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I want to see more women and persons of color within Urology. I want to demonstrate that representation in the field matters and will lead to better patient outcomes. The lack of black men in the field is something I truly want to highlight. Prostate cancer has been rampant in my
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I am Jonathan L Brisbon & I will be applying to urology Match 2025. I am a cancer survivor & I am interested in urologic oncology, male infertility, and reconstructive surgery. I love to workout and cooking healthy meals with a southern flair. I want to decrease the dearth of
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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This year I managed to have 3 urology specific publications. To some this may not be a lot but when you come from a lower middle class family whose parents never had the opportunity to attend college: this is everything. My name is forever ingrained in texts. #uro #urosome
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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@Addymac thank you. manifesting my blessings as I know that the urology match will go in my favor and I have been working too hard for anything less
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Celebrating small victories: I lost 10 pounds In the last three weeks. I've managed to stay consistent with he gym and eating a lot better. I plan to keep going and be the urologist that practice what they preach.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Last day of my home Sub-I with @rwjurology the amount of learning these last four weeks from the amazing patients, doctors, nurses, and other staff have been integral to my intellectual and mental growth. I feel seen I feel heard and supported. Thank you #urosome #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Cancer treatment gave me horrible body dysmorphia. Losing 120 pounds in three months and having people say you look good even though you were fighting for your life. I’m happy now and I’m losing fat in a safe manner. Next year I’ll be a urology resident continuing this journey
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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@DavidSmits_MD He told me that my metrics weren’t up to par and told me to not apply and got upset when I did. I am currently attending the one school he stated I had no shot at but then he asks for me to speak about my journey to current premeds
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Securing my first away rotation 😝
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
5 months
I want a program that will train me to be a good surgeon. I want to have a wide variety of cases and work with a diverse population. I want a program that welcomes innovation, respects the time of their trainees, and truly wants to see them succeed.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
The pure joy I got when my resident told me a project I conceptualized in 2021 just got IRB approval. The uro residents have been so supportive and helpful and the attendings are top notch!
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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You left this earth two years ago today from a heart attack. I’m still in this daddy and still on my journey. I won’t give up my dreams to be a urologist. Love you forever and always, your youngest and your twin.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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from oncology to urology my journey will not be stopped by financial inequity. Without familial support I’ve made it to my fourth year of med school & I cannot stop because of the inability to afford basic necessities and board exam costs. Donate & share
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
8 months
I’ve had ups & downs in school yet I’m never going to give up or allow negative opinions of myself asking for assistance to live & have everyday needs met. I will make it through despite the odds and join the 2.4% of practicing black urologist.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
5 months
Me on rounds and the nurse says: oh we have a new secretary?
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
1 year
My mental health has been declining these last few months and I finally stopped being stubborn and accepted help. This will only lead to a better version of myself and allow me to do amazing things. I’ll never fall victim to my circumstances
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
The urology community is simply amazing. I don’t apply until 2023 but I plan to do everything I need to to be successful in my research endeavors and personal growth
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Happy MLK Day. I am my ancestors greatest dream. A doctor to be who made it despite the odds and who continues to uplift his people. #MLK #medstudent
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I have a rational fear of trying my hardest and it still isn’t good enough. Working on changing this mindset but it’s tough
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
6 months
They all matched!! Ortho. internal medicine. Emergency med. obgyn. We did it Joe
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
4 months
Sad I couldn’t attend #AUA24 in person but grateful for the virtual option. I had shifts in the ED all weekend but grateful that I still got to have my first workout of 32 today. Here is to the year I march into urology, I reach my fitness goals and I spread light and love.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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They supported me throughout this whole process and excited to do my first home sub I in July. #urosome #uro #urology #match2025
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
I scrubbed into my first c section today. Everyone was so nice and I was petrified
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 months
Abstract accepted for both a poster & podium presentation at the @NationalMedAssn convention! Excited to present research on the perceived influence of application characteristics on match success for AUA residency. #urosome #urology #match2025 #urologyunbound #medtwitter
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
11 months
Growing up in a broken home, I was never able to look weak or ask for help. I was taught to never let my guard down or display emotions. Unlearning that behavior as an adult has been daunting, but a necessary to becoming a better person. I am asking now
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
5 months
Putting myself back on my strict schedule of workouts and at least one salad a day. It works for me and keeps me motivated and grounded. Bye bye unhealthy habits and hello fitness, urology, and improving mental health
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
3 months
Imagine studying for usmle step 2 while facing housing, food, & financial insecurity. You get denied from grad plus loan & have bills from cancer treatment & yesterday marked & you lost your father & you don’t have familial supports. I have $5 to my name
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
Preclinical years have officially been passed 😭 youngest of 6 cancer survivor and a young black man chasing his MD will be starting clerkships in May 🥺🥺 pops I did it
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
2 years
Started to prioritize my happiness in med school before any clerkship or clinical duty and I can finally say my mental health is at an all time high
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
25 days
Never allowing circumstances to stop my dreams. I will be a urologist and I’m on my away rotations. This is for food and housing insecurity, ERAS, oncology payments, and supporting myself during my away rotations. I’m not giving into my pain and anguish.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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I had a meeting with the urologist at the University of Virginia, who applauded my efforts to diversify the field of Urology through Urology unbound as well as praise me for my community service efforts. These are two thing I hold near and dear to my heart. #urosome #urology
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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6’2. 31. Future urologist. Happy.
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
9 months
imagine having to leave school to work a job to garner money for everyday expenses & practice tests and undergrad loans when you have only one year left. That’s my reality if this doesn’t work. Never giving up. Urology hopeful coming from low means!
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Jonathan Brisbon, MBS
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Through MDD, anxiety, cancer, death in my family within the last five years, life has not been kind but I am still pushing forward as I get my MD in 2025; keep this dream alive.
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