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In today's episode, I talked with Daniel, a medical student (MS3), about how he turned his dream of going to medical school into reality. We discussed what medical school is really like compared to his expectations and shared some encouraging words for premeds and current medical students. It was great chatting with Daniel, and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

As always, I'm eager to hear your thoughts on today's episode and your ideas for future content on the Med to Be. You can catch the full episode on YouTube or give them a listen here, on Spotify! 🫶🏿✨

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In today's episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Ovie, a PGY-1 PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Physician. Ovie's journey is a tale of unexpected twists and unwavering determination. Initially setting his sights on becoming a physical therapist, he made a bold pivot toward a career in medicine. Why? Well, you'll want to stick around to uncover the full story!

Ovie's experience is a testament to his resilience and laser-focused approach to achieving his goals. We dive deep into the hurdles he conquered during his medical school journey, which ultimately forged him into the exceptional physician he is today. Additionally, Ovie shares a heartwarming message to aspiring physicians, a message that could be just what someone out there needs to hear right now. Trust me, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation!

As always, I'm eager to hear your thoughts on today's episode and your ideas for future content on the Med to Be. You can catch the full episode on YouTube or give it a listen on Spotify! 🫶🏿✨

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Today's special guest is Dr. Reddhyia! She is a PGY-1 practicing family medicine, passionate about fusing cultural and environmental influence with healthcare, DIYs, and traveling. She is also the first (and definitely not the last) D.O. physician to grace our show!

Reddhyia and I chat about being confident in yourself and your failures, the essence of self-care as a physician, and the beauty of the "right moment".

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Today's guest is the one and only...Christina Anagonye MD MBA!!!

I met Christina for the first time at AMEC 2022 and I was enamored by her kind and resilient demeanor. After our one-hour gist session, I told her I had recently started a podcast and I would love to have her as a guest. One year later, we are finally making it happen and I truly believe this was the perfect moment for us to record and share this conversation!

Dr. Anagonye is a rising PGY 1 with a story that is truly one of a kind and definitely needs to be shared with the world and I am so happy she blessed me with her time. Not only is Christina intelligent, but she is also committed to serving her community, uplifting her loved ones, and sharing the Glory of God in her journey. Y'all this interview is kind of long lol so I'm not even going to give too much away in this description but please listen to her story, tune into her words of wisdom and encouragement, and send her love and encouragement as she continues to dominate and excel in her journey.

Please follow and support her NGO, Uloma House, which aims to provide necessary resources for the underserved who want to successfully live in the U.S.A while maintaining their uniqueness.
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Today's guest is the one and only....Dr. Preston Igwe!!!

Fun fact: Preston is an elite Yelper! He's also a lover of spoken word and also advocates for being intentional about taking care of your mental health. 

Dr. Preston Igwe is a Psychiatrist resident who loves to share his story with the future generation of health professionals. From growing up in H-Town to his new chapter in LA, we talk about the twists and turns that Preston experienced on his journey to becoming a Psychiatrist at UCLA! We also talk about the importance of giving yourself grace in pursuing your passion and embracing your own unique path. I had such a great time speaking with him and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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Today's guest is the one and only....Dr. Osose Oboh! She is a 2nd-year resident physician, content creator, world traveler, and my mentor! 

I came across her on a quick google search about 3 years ago..." should I be a doctor for black women"; yes I googled that lol. I was unsure about my next career path and I found a video of hers that inspired me so much. She shared her journey from her premed days to medical school days and I couldn't help but think "wow, she's just like me!" Shortly after, God blessed me with her as my mentor and she has been such a source of inspiration and encouragement for me and many other people.

She lives out her motto, "#BeThePlug", and is always so transparent about her journey as a physician on her Instagram and YouTube (definitely, check those out!). She is also a multi-hyphenate (photographer, model, traveler, etc) and she shares those parts of her life as well on her respective platforms. I hope you are inspired by her story and the gems she shared on this episode. Enjoy!

The first few minutes are shaky, please bear with me, I'm still growing and learning, thank you!

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Welcome back to The Med to Be!!! After a long, impromptu (but very necessary) hiatus, I have the privilege to share my conversation with not one, but TWO AMAZING M.D's to be: Abibat and Anastacia!!!

This is one of my favorite interviews because I admire these ladies so much and I was really just trying to tap into their stories and the knowledge they had to share, I'm thankful I was able to record this conversation and share it with all of you! In my interview with Anastacia and Abibat, we reflect on the rigorous medical school application process. We also discuss the importance of building a community in and out of the medical profession. Lastly, as always, I ask my guests to share some words of encouragement for future M.D's to be and honestly? You don't want to miss the words of encouragement and wisdom they have to share. 

As always, regardless of your profession, I hope you are inspired by the stories shared today and motivated to push on with your dreams. Please let me know what you think of today's episode!

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"The chalIenge does not negate the calling," Bianca mentioned this line during the interview and it has stuck with me for months! Has a setback ever made you question if something was for you? Have you ever felt so stressed on a task that you were considering abandoning something you felt called to do initially? Today I had the honor of speaking to Dr.Bianca Nfonoyim Bernhard, a PGY 3 Pediatrician about overcoming challenges on her MD  journey.

We also talked about the difference between purpose and a career, tips for dating in medicine and leaning on God's guidance and direction as a physician. We also discussed the importance of rest, breaks, and reflection, especially on such a challenging journey.

Bianca is passionate about global health, children, and uplifting those around her. I've looked up to her for so many years and every time we cross paths, she is always so intentional about supporting and motivating me so it was only right I invited her to pour into all of you!

Thank you Dr. Bianca Nfonoyim Bernhard for taking the time to pour into me and everyone watching this episode. I hope you enjoy today’s episode!

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In this interview, I had the honor of speaking to Dr.Nweke, a PGY 3  Physiatrist (also known as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician) about his journey in medicine, overcoming adversity, and the effects of fear. 

Fun fact, when I met Dr. Nweke for the first time at AMEC this year, I introduced myself as “the girl that cried on the podcast” and he cracked up, it was hilarious. He’s so wise and has so much knowledge to share;  please watch this interview regardless of your career because I believe what he says can resonate with anyone at any point of their life.

If anyone has ever faced failure over and over again while pursuing a goal, you may understand the frustration and fear that builds up and makes you question if a path is even for you: Whether that failure is a job rejection, failing an exam, losing an important deal or navigating a complex relationship, it hurts to put work into something and not see the immediate fruits of your labor. As Dr. Nweke shared his time of failure and “becoming”, I broke down because it resonated with where I was at the time. I contemplated removing the crying moment because it’s kind of an awkward and very vulnerable moment also, I don’t want y’all to see my crying face cause its sort of cringe and funny at the same time I can’t even lie haha, but it was so pivotal to the turning point of the conversation and the advice that Dr. Nweke poured into me. Thank you Dr. Nweke for taking the time to pour into me in such a vulnerable moment. I hope you enjoy today’s episode!

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In this episode of The Med to Be, I had the pleasure of speaking to my wonderful friend, Udoka!!!!

Udoka is an MS2 (her second year of medical school) at Temple University! She also makes great pre-med, hair, and beauty content on Instagram and TikTok (@dokacatt and @mycrownandskin) 

In this interview, Udoka gives an honest and transparent walkthrough of her undergrad experience and her medical school application process. Udoka also shares advice and words of wisdom to anyone considering applying to medical school. We also talked about the importance of non-negotiables and being happy in the present moment!

I hope you enjoy listening to this interview!

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