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Today, our guest Dr. Angela Banks Paulino, an IMG from the Dominican Republic, shares her inspiring story of how she scored internal medicine residency and subsequently a fellowship at Harvard!
Here are some highlights of this episode:
Ever wondered if you can do the USMLE in 1 year? Dr. Paulino took her USMLE exams while working as a practitioner in the Dominican Republic, starting with Step 1 and Step 2 CS and CK over the course of a year and a half. She also purchased high yield books in English and did practice questions to prepare.
Money problems holding you back? Despite facing challenges such as limited guidance and financial costs, Dr. Paulino strategically applied to programs with a higher Hispanic population and more suited to her demographic, ultimately scoring 14 interviews and matching on her first attempt.
Do you think your life need to come to a hold while on your IMG journey? Dr. Paulino emphasizes the importance of networking and knowing where to apply, finding joy and grounding in personal relationships and activities outside of medicine. She also encourages others to showcase their hard work and present themselves confidently when applying to programs.
You can reach out to Dr. Paulino using the following:
Instagram: @doctor.banks Twitter: @drangelabanks And her youtube channel here!
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