Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend and staying safe if you're in an area affected by the snow and ice storms. Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? To commemorate my last few months in the city, I made a NYC bucket list filled with some mundane activities and true "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences. This week, I checked TWO things off that list: 🎬 Attend a live show taping You can get free tickets for SO many NYC shows. I scored tickets to a live...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend and easing into 2026! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? Y'ALL!! I am really sticking with my New Year's resolutions, and I am SO proud of myself. I've been drinking my water, going on "hot girl" walks around NYC, practicing Spanish with Duolingo, and spending less money at Starbucks. Two weeks in, and I feel like I can really keep these up! Fourth year of medical school feels like the most free time I've ever...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader - Happy New Year! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? First of all, Happy New Year! As I was scrolling on social media, I saw a post that said, "This will be the first new year where I won't think about starting over, but continuing, because I'm finally on the right path." I resonated so much with that. I don't have any crazy resolutions or total 180s I want to do in life. Rather, I want to continue doing what I'm doing - but just do it better: serve...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing week, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Joyous Kwanzaa! 2025 Recap! In leiu of "What's New With You?", I wanted to reflect on 2025 which is coming to a close soon. This year, I elected not to make a vision board; instead, I just set aside some goals for myself. 2025 GOALS Trust in God’s Plan 300 Days on Duolingo 180 Days of Reading the Bible 180 Days of Exercise Read 1 book/month Grow Melanin.in.Med Let's just say, I failed almost every one of these...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing week and you're having a restful Sunday! Before we dive in, (1) if you have applied to medical school this cycle, please take 2-3 minutes to complete this Mid-Application Cycle Feedback form, and (2) if you're planning to apply to medical school next cycle (2026-2027), please fill out this quick survey to help me! I would GREATLY appreciate it. Let's get into it! What's New with You? The past two weeks have been SO special! My high school best friend and...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday and you're having a restful Sunday! This week, I'm dropping a discount and recapping my holiday. Make sure to read to the end for a discount!! Before we dive in, (1) if you have applied to medical school this cycle, please take 2-3 minutes to complete this Mid-Application Cycle Feedback form, and (2) if you're planning to apply to medical school next cycle (2026-2027), please fill out this quick survey to help me! I would GREATLY...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you're having a restful Sunday! This week, I'm dropping ALL the tea on my residency application cycle + life as a fourth year med student! Before we dive in, if you have applied to medical school this cycle, please take 2-3 minutes to complete this Mid-Application Cycle Feedback form. Let's get into it! What's New with You? Last week, I started my Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) elective. In the mornings, I watch pre-recorded ultrasound lectures, and in the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you're having a restful Sunday! This week, we are diving into my latest rotation + continuing my interview prep series and The Match Corner. Before we dive in, I wanted to share a quick reminder that Mock Interviews and One-on-One Sessions are available, with availability updated weekly. Let's get into it! What's New with You? This week, I started an Emergency Medical Services and Prehospital Care elective, which essentially means I am doing ambulance ride-a-longs. I am...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you're having a restful Sunday! This week, I'm catching you up on all things October + continuing my interview prep series and The Match Corner. Let's get into it! What's New with You? Just when it seems like life is slowing down, it picks right back up! I shared my last newsletter about a month ago, after I submitted my residency application. It was only right to celebrate, so my friends and I traveled to Texas for a week, where we visited Houston, Austin, and Galveston....
3 months ago • 2 min read