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Hear the journeys of current and incoming medical students who defied odds and broke barriers. From balancing books to battling biases, these inspiring stories highlight resilience, ambition, and the drive to heal. Tune in to celebrate their triumphs and learn how they accomplished their dreams.
Learn how future and current minority doctors got into med school—and how they’re thriving once there. From acing applications to tackling tough courses, these study strategies are designed to help you succeed at every stage of your journey. Tune in for insider tips to achieve your academic goals!
Medicine is more than studying—it's about mastering life. Hear from future and current minority doctors on building essential life skills like time management, self-care, and resilience. These stories and tips will empower you to thrive in med school and beyond!
Med school is expensive, but financial literacy can make all the difference. Hear from future and current minority doctors as they share tips on budgeting, managing loans, and building financial resilience. Learn how to navigate the costs of med school while setting yourself up for a secure future.
Be inspired by the journeys of successful minority doctors who turned their dreams into reality. Hear how they overcame challenges, made an impact in medicine, and continue to break barriers. These stories of resilience and triumph will motivate you to carve your own path to success.
Thriving in medicine requires more than hard work—it takes mindfulness. Hear from Dr. Zulma and Dr. Marina on how they use meditation, reflection, and balance to manage stress and stay grounded. Discover strategies to nurture your mental health and well-being on your medical journey.
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Episode 4: Why You Are Needed
As the diversity of the U.S. population increases over time, we need more doctors that understand and reflect the diversity of their patients. Studies have shown that doctors who share a racial/ethnic background with their patients establish more trust, communicate better, and help their patients have better health outcomes. We speak with guest Dr. Paola Mina-Osorio who recently published a book called “¡Un Doctor Por Favor! Why We Need More Hispanic Physicians in the U.S., And Why You Should Be One Of Them”. Listen as she talks with us about her career as a physician-scientist, what inspired her to write this book, and why diversity in medicine matters.
Episode 3: Marina’s Story
In this episode, Dr. Marina shares the story of her journey to becoming a doctor. She talks about many of the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, including struggling to do well in college science courses, impostor syndrome, depression, taking an extra year to complete medical school, and more.
Episode 2: Zulma’s Story
In this episode, Dr. Zulma shares the story of her journey to becoming a doctor. She talks about many of the challenges she faced including being an immigrant, having an alcoholic father, being a first-generation college student, facing discrimination in science classes, completing a post-baccalaureate program, coping with a family member’s suicide, and much more!
Episode 1: Introduction
Introducing The Future Minority Doctor Podcast! We invite you to get to know us — Marina and Zulma, two first-generation Latina doctors — as we introduce ourselves and our podcast. Why are we doing this podcast? What can you expect to learn? Also, a sneak peek of some of the voices of minority physicians we’ll be hearing from in future episodes.