🧵 Episode Highlights 🎯 Lauretta reflects on her unmatched cycle and lays out her strategy for a successful second try.📬 Reached out to programs after matching into a TY year to request rotations and stay top of mind.🏛️ Walked into the hospital surgical suite to self-advocate and was introduced directly to anesthesia leadership.🤝 Attended the NMA conference and networked her way into new opportunities and rotations.💼 Balanced TY rotations with strategic observerships and research to build a co...

In this episode: Dr. Elisha Peterson opens the season with an honest talk for students who didn’t match into anesthesiologySpecial guest Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene shares her journey — from banking and nursing to medical school and matching anesthesia after her second tryEncouragement: Not matching the first time does not define your futurePreview of past episodes with Dr. Julissa Patten and Dr. Chuma Azoba Lauretta's Journey: Started career in banking in Nigeria before immigrating to...

American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Conference. Key Takeaways: ASA Conference Highlights: Dr. Peterson will be attending and encourages others to come along, highlighting events to check out.You Can Be an Anesthesiologist Too: Despite challenges, many have overcome significant hardships to succeed, and you can too.Engagement Invitation: Dr. Peterson invites listeners to email, DM, or comment on LinkedIn with their thoughts and ideas on future podcast topics or pressing questions.Se...

Episode Overview: In this empowering episode of Sevo Sistas, Dr. Elisha Peterson wraps up the series with Dr. Alopi Patel, co-host of the "Hurt by the Female Pain Docs" podcast. Dr. Patel shares her journey in overcoming internal limitations, the importance of building a personal brand as a physician, and actionable steps to create a social media presence. Key Takeaways: Overcoming Mental Barriers: Dr. Patel discusses the common mental barriers that physicians face when considering a public p...

In this empowering episode of Sevo Sistas , the host is joined by Dr. Alopi Patel, a trailblazing anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist. Dr. Patel shares her inspiring journey into medicine, overcoming the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated fields of anesthesiology and pain medicine, and her experience building a strong social media presence to address pelvic pain and women's health issues. Key Topics Discussed: Defining Expertise:Understanding that expertise is relative ...

Welcome back to Sevo Sistas, the podcast where we demystify and diversify the field of anesthesiology, all within the duration of an anesthesia break. In this week's episode, we conclude our insightful interview with Dr. Alanna Gordon, a Black woman DO who recently matched at the University of Connecticut (UConn) for her anesthesiology residency. Dr. Gordon shares valuable advice that applies not only to DOs but to anyone considering a career in anesthesiology. Key Topics Discussed: Choosing ...

Welcome back to Sevo Sistas, the podcast dedicated to demystifying and diversifying the field of anesthesiology, all within the duration of an anesthesia break. This week, Dr. Peterson will delve into the challenges and triumphs of matching into an anesthesiology residency as a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Our special guest, Dr. Alanna Gordon, shares her inspiring journey from her initial interest in medicine to successfully matching into the University of Connecticut's anesthesiology...

In this compelling follow-up episode of Sevo Sistas, we continue our conversation with Dr. Julisha Patten. Dr. Patten shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant academic challenges to achieve her dream of becoming an anesthesiologist. From failing step exams to navigating the match process, Dr. Patten's story is a testament to resilience and determination. Tune in to hear her practical advice on maintaining confidence, seeking mentorship, and the power of perseverance. Overcoming ...

In this inspiring episode of Sevo Sistas, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Julisha Patten, who defied numerous challenges on her path to becoming an anesthesiology resident at Yale. Dr. Patten shares her experiences of taking the MCAT twice, facing setbacks, and ultimately triumphing through resilience and determination. Highlights of the Episode: Introduction to Dr. Julisha Patten:Dr. Patten's early life in North Augusta and her initial struggles with financing education.Her de...

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