Published Date – 9 November 2021
If you haven’t yet found your mentor, here are 10 pieces of advice for female medical students to help get you started. A few weeks back, we asked our community on Twitter the following question: “What’s one piece of advice you would share with new female medical students?”
In this article, we reshare a few of the responses we got.
Do more than just study. Get involved with med student societies, women’s groups , form connections and build your otter raft. My friends from Med school are some of my dearest friends. They motivate me and make me feel supported and loved. @AMWAStudents @EmoryMedicine
— Gina Lundberg MD FACC FAHA (@gina_lundberg) June 25, 2021
Don’t change your personality to fit the stereotype of a specialty. You’ll be much happier being yourself!
Don’t delay starting a family.if you’re ready, go for it regardless of what stage you’re at in training
— Deepa Raghunathan, MD, FACC (@DrDeepa1020) June 26, 2021
Can a man reply?
Never be silent if you know you had been denied a fair chance because of your gender,color,race or religion.— Hany Ragy (@Hragy) June 26, 2021
Believe in yourself. You got there because you deserved it. So don’t doubt yourself. Ask questions when you don’t know. And enjoy the ride! It is awesome! #wearewithyou
— Dr. Martha Gulati “Get Vaccinated Please” (@DrMarthaGulati) June 25, 2021
Look ahead , not over your shoulder and Don’t let anyone tell you what you CAN NOT do
— sunita (@sunita57347943) June 25, 2021
Never change who you are to become what you want – there are no stereotypes, just individuals with the passion to deliver a service to patients – believe you can, and you will!
— Kalaivani Mahadevan (@KVM83) June 25, 2021
Prioritize taking care of yourself physically and emotionally. Surround yourself with people who help fill your bucket!
— Julie Damp (@BoydDamp) June 26, 2021
You deserve to be heard and seen.
— Dr. Alice Cheng (@AliceYYCheng) June 26, 2021
Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t ask for advice. Don’t change to fit a stereotype of your chosen specialty. Treat everyone as you wish to be treated yourself. Work smart & learn the importance of balance. And wear pink suits to speak at conferences if you want to
— Sarah Fairley (@SarahFairley7) June 26, 2021
Never give up
— Angela Maas (@MaasAngela) June 26, 2021
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