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Highlight & Takeaways

Session 24

What do you do when medical school tells you “no” twice? You fight harder. Join host Deana Golini as she interviews Sheila “Shay” Solares, an M2 at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, about her three-cycle journey to the white coat. Sheila shares the reality of being a first-generation student navigating a system she didn’t fully understand until her third attempt. From the “grind” in UNE COM’s brand-new Portland facility to founding an interprofessional health screening clinic for the Latinx community, Sheila’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. Learn how her Master’s at Brown served as a “refresher” for M1, why she views leadership as “leading leaders,” and how her Guatemalan mother’s grit inspired her to never take “no” for an answer. If Shay’s journey provides the clarity you need for your residency path, like this video, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more insider blueprints for med school success! What You’ll Learn:

  • The emotional toll of multiple application cycles and how to stay motivated after rejection.
  • How to use a Special Master’s Program (SMP) to build the academic skills necessary for medical school success.
  • The “DO Advantage” in New England: Training at the region’s only osteopathic medical school.
  • Leadership in Action: Revitalizing the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and building interprofessional clinics.
  • Navigating “Specs” (Standardized Patient Experiences) and transitioning from medical assistant to the provider role.
  • Cultural competency: The importance of medical Spanish and serving underrepresented communities.

Full show notes coming soon!

 

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