Andrew Poveda interviews Michael Lesgart, a medical student at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Co‑Director of LMSA Northeast. Michael recently matched into Urology and will be staying at Temple for residency. He reflects on his journey as a first‑generation student from UCLA to Temple, sharing the challenges, mentorship, and identity that shaped his path. This episode highlights the importance of representation in competitive specialties and the power of community and mentorship in medicine.