@Sophia_Ly_MD2b Born&raised in the Phils🇵🇭 until 17yo now home is CT & 🇺🇸citizen after 10yrs. Med school is OUR dream come true—as poor immigrants, I had to stop going to college & my parents&i worked as cna/janitors.I learned the value of a $ & carried that ethic to school as I paid my way thru
“Let’s stop labeling ourselves as individuals with impostor syndrome, these are normal feelings that everyone else has. Remind yourself of your worth and accomplishments, surround yourself with your family and mentors that can help you.” -Dr. Cagande’s main takeaway #CYFAMCON2021
@thecyfamorg Dr. Consuelo Cagande: "Imposter syndrome's root is the fear that you will be unmasked or revealed... that is a myth and myths are meant to be debunked." Thank you for your wisdom and mentorship! #CYFAMCOM2021
Learn more about mentorship through the lens of Filipinx American physicians at our ongoing panel at the #CYFAMCON2021! @thecyfamorg aims to advance the medical education young doctors and doctors-to-be! #MentorshipMatters Listen at: https://t.co/kzEl8aAYcw
“There are so few Filipinx role models in medicine when we were going through this path—there is collective power in mentorship!” All of our panelist share their stories on why #MentorshipMatters to them🩺🇵🇭
-Mentorship Panel : Identity and Professionalism #CYFAMCON2021
What a feeling to find a specialty that fits you rather than trying to fit into a specialty. 3rd year is full of surprises! #futureOBGYN#firstgenphysician
@thecyfamorg Thank you, Dr. Castro-Zarraga, for sharing your struggles, triumphs, and experiences as a #FilipinoAmerican physician. It's so refreshing to hear how you have refocused vulnerability into strength. #CYFAMCON2021
@thecyfamorg Supporting opportunities across the educational pipeline! Feeling inspired that @thecyfamorg members at all levels of training are providing support to those who come after them at #CYFAMcon2021
“The more students embrace their identity, the more medical schools will recognize that authenticity and accept them”
-Mabuna / Medical Student Panel #CYFAMCON2021 🩺🥼
Just listened to @doctorkevo's talk at the #CYFAMcon2021! Thank you for allowing us to all share our diverse lived experiences as Filipinx Americans during your session and teaching us on how truly important it is to openly talk about mental health! @thecyfamorg
Join us at today the 2nd Annual @thecyfamorg Virtual Conference and learn more about Filipinx American health! #CYFAMcon2021 Register for FREE at https://t.co/SPVLlh4Ky2
Kultura workshops will begin at 10:30! Celebrate and learn about the intersections between Filipinx culture and health🩺🇵🇭
Head to the reception and click on the session! #CYFAMCON2021
The #BuildBackBetter Act addresses the #DocShortage and significantly expands the physician workforce by adding 5,000 Medicare-supported #GME positions to residency training programs across the country.
Read more here: https://t.co/5I21VrC0pD
Dr. @JeanFredericCo1's research aims to discover if there are events throughout life or environmental factors that allow identifying people who are at greater risk of developing #InflammatoryBowelDisease (IBD). Learn more: https://t.co/bFTlekUWbX
In a study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers @IcahnMountSinai address unanswered questions about how fecal microbiota transplantation (#FMT) can effectively restore a patient’s microbiome: https://t.co/Z0WaxL4qYK