At 3PM EST on December 10, 2014, medical and dental students at over 70 schools participated in the "National White Coat Die-In." The event was organized on Facebook and spearheaded by students at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine who described the event as "a demonstration in response to the events in … Continue reading #WhiteCoats4BlackLives: Acknowledging The Political Determinants of Health
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RWJF Scholars Forum & SMDEP 25th Anniversary Alumni Luncheon
This past weekend I was in Washington, D.C. for the SMDEP Alumni Summit and 25th Anniversary Celebration. Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded program for underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged students on the medical or dental path. It offers academic enrichment, clinical exposure, career development, health policy seminars, and … Continue reading RWJF Scholars Forum & SMDEP 25th Anniversary Alumni Luncheon
Webinar for Med School Applicants
Hey Everyone! I received an email from the folks at Accepted on an upcoming webinar. The FREE one-hour webinar will talk about the importance of starting the process early, tips to distinguish yourself, and more. Check out the message below for more details: Follow the yellow brick road… …to acceptance at your top choice medical school by applying the tips … Continue reading Webinar for Med School Applicants
The Right Medical Specialty For Me Is…
I know it's most likely too early for me to be thinking about this BUT my future specialty has been on my mind for some time now. It all started with the Myers-Briggs personality test. I'm an ENFJ and I've known this for some time. Other famous ENFJs are Oprah Winfrey, Sheryl Sandberg (author of "Lean in"), … Continue reading The Right Medical Specialty For Me Is…
My First Radio Appearance: Impact Africa!
In a previous post, I mentioned that I recently joined the Memunatu Magazine team as a campaign manager for their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. Just a brief synopsis, Memunatu is a classroom magazine for teenage girls in West Africa that promotes literacy, leadership, and empowerment. It was started in 2011 by two friends of mine, Mariama and Fatmata Kabia … Continue reading My First Radio Appearance: Impact Africa!
Interviews: Confidence, Confidence!
"Don't fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it." - Amy Cuddy It's been a while since I wrote about the med school application process - Life's been crazy busy on my end. I've had it on my mind for some time now, to share the important video below on body language, confidence, … Continue reading Interviews: Confidence, Confidence!
Book Review: “Choosing God’s Best” By Dr. Don Raunikar
Category: Spiritual life – Musings Hey hey!! It's been a while and there are definitely LOTS of updates and writing to do - on coaching my first high school cross country team, my med school app process, and more. As I mentioned in a previous post, waiting for interview invites and decisions can be downright … Continue reading Book Review: “Choosing God’s Best” By Dr. Don Raunikar
Memunatu Magazine: Empowering Teenage Girls in West Africa
Hey ladies and gents! I want to share with you all something I've been working on for almost 2 months now. I recently joined the Memunatu Magazine team as a campaign manager for their Indiegogo campaign. Memunatu is a classroom magazine for teenage girls in West Africa that promotes literacy, leadership, and empowerment. This start-up was founded … Continue reading Memunatu Magazine: Empowering Teenage Girls in West Africa
Building a Culture of Health: The RWJF Vision
The gap year chronicles continue. About a month ago, I had the opportunity of listening to Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey MD, MBA speak at the University of Pennsylvania. This particular event was part of a seminar series being held by The Center for Public Health Initiatives at Penn. Who is Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey? She is the CEO and President of the … Continue reading Building a Culture of Health: The RWJF Vision
Perelman School of Medicine 2015 Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program for URM Students
Hey Y'all! I received an email about this program and I figured I'ld share with my younger readers. You don't have to be a Penn undergraduate, so if you meet the eligibility criteria, I encourage you to apply! I personally did not do the program, but it definitely seems like a GREAT opportunity. Check out … Continue reading Perelman School of Medicine 2015 Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program for URM Students
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