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Prepping for Intern Year: What I’m Doing and Why

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 / Derin | www.AdejareSmith.com / Leave a comment

"If you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready" - Will Smith Maaaan, I LOVE that quote and say it to myself aaaall the time. I’m a planner at heart, so it just speaks to my soul. However, the truth is, it doesn’t always ring true. And I’m pretty much 100 percent certain, okay 99.9 … Continue reading Prepping for Intern Year: What I’m Doing and Why

“Choose People Who Choose You”

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 / Derin | www.AdejareSmith.com / 1 Comment

"Choose people who choose you." I saw this as an Instagram post a few days ago and it's stuck with me since. Perhaps because it's been a recurring message for me throughout the years - from undergrad to my gap years to med school - wheew, totally relate. Anyway, today I felt compelled to write … Continue reading “Choose People Who Choose You”

My 5 Takeaways From M1 Year

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 / Derin | www.AdejareSmith.com / 2 Comments

I've had several people ask me what I enjoyed most about my first year of medical school and the lessons I learned. Reflecting on this past year, it's amazing how FAST it all went. At the same time, when I think about my white coat ceremony on August 1st, that memory seems like ages ago. … Continue reading My 5 Takeaways From M1 Year

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Hello! I'm Dr. Aderinola Adejare-Smith aka "Dr. Derin." I am an anesthesiologist, wife to a surgeon, and mother to a beautiful girl I had in residency. I've been blogging since 2013. I bring a unique perspective on resilience, balancing career, motherhood, while trying to prioritize wellness. As a Christian, I stand on the belief that "With God, ALL things are possible." - Matthew 19:26

My mission is to empower others to step into their full potential - personally, professionally, and spiritually.

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