Kate Holder || MS4

Accountant turned Med Student. Future dermatologist with a 💗 for legislative advocacy. Passionate about Fika, wealth disparity, mentorship, & education.

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

On April 1 of last year, I started dedicated for Step 1. I have never considered myself a phenomenal test taker, and I was feeling all the nerves. Here’s a little 🧵 on what I focused on to manage my studying and mental health:

[Tyler Olson, EA @olsonplanner]

If you think physicians are overpaid, maybe you should take the necessary course work in undergrad, take and pass the MCAT, apply for med schools, pay hundreds of thousands for tuition, learn for 4 years in a very high pressure learning environment, then pay thousands more to apply for a training job that you may or may not get, then if you do get it, you get to work 80 hours a week making $15/hour for 3 - 9 years wherein more than one day off in a row is a rarity, all the while many normal life events and processes get pushed to the side, then you FINALLY get a “real” job that’ll pay very well but you’ll realize your patients are not your customers (the insurance companies are), they are the product, and you’ll realize you have a lot to learn about the business of medicine in order to advocate for your patients and for yourself in order to be okay.

Then YOU can say “no thanks I don’t deserve to make that much.”

Or you can just skip all of that, realize now that the insurance and hospital system complexes are trying to hoodwink you, and appreciate the life work and care physicians commit to all of us, recognizing that while all things in medicine play a role in what we see today, physicians themselves are not the villain.

They are on our side.

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@miaowlex Yes! Desktop Mac from 2008 still in use and going strong! &&& my last apple laptop lasted 9 years!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@alizas_14 I always watch a few “test taking strategy” videos the night before just to remind myself that the information is there, I just need to be smart about answering the questions!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@tochiieboh Big changes!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@justinberk @DrBerk Your dad was an incredible man. I was lucky enough to benefit from his mentorship and friendship during my time at TTUHSC. I wish he had many more years with us.

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@jacobhowle Absolutely not bad! You just have to allow your skin to get used to it and use proper Sun protection 🧴

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

Removing the hobbies section from ERAS will make virtual interviews even more awkward… 🥲 I don’t envy these #match2024 candidates

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@DrSomedayMaybe In Sweeden they take a Fika break for coffee and a snack. I’d like to make that happen in the US!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@_halip Send tips and tricks this way!!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@SaeyStephanie Oh my gosh this puppy 😍

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@travisdowdle UTMB is going to love having you! So well deserved!! Congratulations 🍾

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@SaeyStephanie Gosh this is so wholesome 🥺

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@FutureDr_Sarg @UTHimres @ttuhscmed Congratulations 🍾

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@travisdowdle @MayoClinic Thanks for being my day 1 in this process!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

So excited to have #matched at my dream program this week! I will head to Mayo Clinic after completing my IM prelim year at the University of Iowa.

So many people supported me through this journey, and I am beyond grateful! #dermtwitter #MedTwitter #Match2023

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@SaeyStephanie Can’t wait to work with you, Stephanie!!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@KevinCChiang Thank you!!!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@KevinCChiang So helpful! Thank you!

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

Changing my bio from aspiring dermatologist -> future dermatologist is SUCH a great feeling! So excited to join this field! #Match2023 #dermtwitter

[Kate Holder || MS4 @KateHolder_]

@triumelephantly People would kill for your ageless looks ♥️