Welcome

June 25, 2023  •  2 minutes  • 364 words

Welcome to my blog, where you’ll learn more about me, my journey, and my advice.

Medicine was not my plan A or B-F. Medicine seemed like an unreachable path, and I pursued other careers. I enjoyed everything I did, leading me to where I am today.

My other career paths were Finance ➳ Military ➳ Psychotherapist and now MD. The finance realm was just not my interest. While in the military, I was exposed to a lot of mental health which led me to pursue psychology. After some time as a therapist, I began working with the underserved populations and finally pursued medical school to make an impact in the way I desired.

I am sharing my journey on social media for a few reasons. The first is to motivate everyone on the path to medicine and those who perceive this road as unattainable. It is a rough road, but you can get here.

The second is to also serve as a beacon in the field for fellow Latinos. Growing up, I did not see many Latinos in medicine, and I want to help show that we can get here no matter our background. I grew up in a family of 12, and the priority was to have a job that paid the bills. Education was not a priority in my family. I found my way to it and have persevered through many obstacles, and so can you.

Lastly, I want to share my authentic journey with the world. Medical school is not always the great life we see on social media. It is a fantastic career choice, but there are definitely challenges. I want to share the fun things I like to do and the side where I have felt tired, guilty for taking breaks, had nightmares about exams, gained weight, lost hair, and even felt constantly defeated. I’m sharing how I go from the overwhelming demand of school to adjusting my choices, so I do not lose myself in this profession. I love this road and want to ensure that I don’t give up who I am for the sake of this career.

This is what you will see and hear about!