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Residency
5 Reasons to Get Involved
AAFP, ACOFP, SNMA, GAFP, GOMA, AOA, AMA, ABCDEFG (<— ok, just kidding on that last one). As you can see, so many acronyms of various medical professional organizations can turn into alphabet soup at times. However, being a member of these groups, whether premed, med student, resident, and beyond, affords countless opportunities. A couple of…
Don’t Look in the Rear View Mirror
Hey yall! Guess who passed the COMLEX Level 3 board exam last month and is now eligible to be licensed in the state of Georgia? Yep, me! God is so good! So let me back up and tell you the story, before I get carried away. I took my exam at the beginning of June.…
It’s Been a Long Time, I Shouldn’t Have Left You…
Hey yall! Peep that Aaliyah and Timbaland reference. It’s been WAAAYYYY too long since my last blog post. So much has happened since my last post in January. First off, I’ve finished my first year of residency and I am officially a 2nd year resident! One down, two more to go! Woooo-hooooo! I’ve learned to…
Creating the Perfect Rank Order List
So you’ve made it to 4th year of med school and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Time to finalize your rank list of residency programs. I’ve created an infographic below for tips on creating the perfect rank list. Good luck to all! -thedoctorjb
From Rejection to Promotion
About 4 months ago, I sat down and talked to my fellow Louisianan, Danielle Ward, a 3rd year medical student. We chatted about her journey to and through medical school thus far. She has overcome many obstacles and is such an inspiration. Watch how this single mom, went from rejection to promotion, and is now…
Vaginas, Babies, Cool Weather, and Nappy Hair
Hey everyone! So, I’ve wrapped up my first week of my OB/GYN block. Those close to me know that I’m geeked, because I absolutely love OB/GYN (well maybe less GYN and more OB). I was THIIIIISSSS close to applying to OB/GYN residency programs, but realized I wasn’t about that life. Not trying to wake up…
Before You Re-apply…
You’ve worked hard and spent money on review courses, and you still didn’t get in to medical school? No need to stress out. Make sure you complete this checklist before you re-apply. Similar principles hold true when applying for residency programs. Contact me here for more information, individual questions, and other tips. I’d be happy…
IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR!
“In case of fire, do not use elevator.” Every time I see one of those signs, I think, “What are the chances that I get stuck in a burning building.” I hope that never happens; however, I was thinking about life and the phrase took on a new meaning. Since I moved for residency, I…
Back Like I Never Left (Part 2)
Hey y’all! Happy 4th of July. In my last post, I told you that I’d be back soon to update you on orientation and my first week of residency. It’s been busy, but fun. Let’s start with orientation. I still remember how I felt on the first day of orientation. I was slightly nervous because…