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***APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 19th** Link is in the Bio! #twopercentmed #blackwomen #blackdoctors #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomendoctors #melaninmed #minoritiesinmedicine #blackphysicians #medstudent #blackmedstudent #medstudents #medstudentlife #medicalstudent #medschool #medicalschool #DEI #medicine #SNMA

It’s about time 💁‍♀️ Now introducing: Dr. Klarque A. Bishop-Walcott PharmD, MS, BS Jeremiah 29:11 🙏 Photographer: @amya_.liz @vibesnviews_.photography_ #pharmacist #pharmd #pharmacygrad #gradszn #classof2024 #pharmacy #blackdoctor #blackgirlmagic #explore #explorepage #melaninmed #blackpharmacist #blackgirlpharmacist #dualdegree #masteredit #masters #GodIsGood

officially Shola Olaoluwa, MD MPH. That’s Dr. Shola to youuuuu! grateful, thankful, tired 😅, happy, and blessed. it’s been a journey but i’m glad we made it 🥳🎉 💄: @teighlormade_ 📸: @mandtstudios . Via: @shola_so . . . #naijamedicsconnect #grad2024 #snmadiamondclass #md2024 #blackgrad #blackdoctors #reseaudocteur #melaninmed #fyp #medgradwishlist #medgrad

officially Shola Olaoluwa, MD MPH. That’s Dr. Shola to youuuuu! grateful, thankful, tired 😅, happy, and blessed. it’s been a journey but i’m glad we made it 🥳🎉 💄: @teighlormade_ 📸: @mandtstudios #grad2024 #snmadiamondclass #md2024 #blackgrad #blackdoctors #reseaudocteur #melaninmed #fyp #medgradwishlist #medgrad

So excited for our Zoom mentorship session this Saturday at 11am EST! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Registration link is in our bio! . . . . . . . #medstudent #medicalstudent #medicine #futureDOctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #osteopathicmedicine #DOproud #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson

Twin, where have you been! Last weekend we had the honor of hosting a panel called “MD vs DO: What’s the difference? at AMEC in New Orleans! TBH we were fully prepared for zero people to show up and could not believe ours eyes when that room filled up! Y’all really showed out for us and we cannot express how blessed we are to have met all of you and can’t wait to collaborate on applications this upcoming cycle. . . . . . . . #medstudent #AMEC #AMEC2024 #SNMA #pediatrics #sisters #medicalstudent #medicine #futureDOctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #osteopathicmedicine #DOproud #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson @projectdiversifymedicine @melanindoc @docsofcolor365 @med.ish_ @snma_official

𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝙽𝙾𝙻𝙰 💛 • • • • #amec2024 #snmadiamondclass #meharrymade #melaninmed #whitecoatsblackdoctors #snmameharry #atimewashad #easteregg

I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE, I am reminded everyday of the power of possibilities and fragility of my existence. • I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE, I walk with my ancestors at my back and my brothers & sisters by my side, For this journey wasn’t start, nor will end, alone. We ALL will win! • I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE, My actions today are not simply meant for this moment, but those in the future, For I plant seeds of trees that I will never bear witness so that others might one day find solace & support. • I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE, I matter. HAVE mattered. Will ALWAYS matter. • I AM BLACK EXCELLENCE. • • • #blackexcellence #BHM #blackmeninmedicine #blackmed #melaninmed #wearfigsambassador #wearfigs #blavity #essence #blackmenwhitecoat #blackdoctors #blackmenmatter

Good morning, Today will be better than yesterday 🤎☀️ #freshface #naturalbeauty #locs #locgoddess #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #melaninmed #officebae #naturalhair #militarywife #blackwomeninhealthcare

‼️Time change ‼️ Our first general body meeting of the semester is October 5th and 5pm!! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear about all of our amazing events this semester ! See y’all there ! #blackmaledoctors #blackexcellence #blackmaledoctorsrusm #bmd2023 #medicine #medicalstudent #melaninmed

👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾RAFFLE TIME!!! Want to win a FREE pin? 🚨 🚨 🚨 Here’s your chance to enter into our raffle. Last day to enter is 9/27. Winners will be announced 9/28. ⭐️ ⭐️ How to enter - 1. Like this post 2. Follow @snmameharry 3. Share our post on your story and tag @snmameharry and 2 friends ⭐️ ⭐️ Not into free stuff? There is still an opportunity to support your SNMA chapter and purchase a pin until 9/30. Link in bio. #snma #melaninmed

“Two Black Doctors 🥼 | Black Love ❤️” “Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

@lea_l0v3ly ・・・ It's finally here! In a few hours I officially become Dr. LeaAnn Alisha Love, MD (Even though I’ve technically had my degree for months lol) 🎉🎉 In a little over 8 hours, I’ll be joining a small percentage of Black Physicians in the United States. Joining the less than 5% of Blacks physicians is truly an honor and a privilege, and I don’t take this assignment lightly. My journey into medicine has not been linear or traditional. Most people don’t know this, but I did not grow up dreaming of becoming a physician. Yes, I played doctor with my dolls and would tell people I wanted l to be a doctor when I grew up but that was the extent of me considering medicine. Why? It’s simple. I believed becoming a physician was too ambitious and simply not an achievable goal. I didn’t have doctors that looked like me growing up and I surely didn’t know any personally. People I knew didn’t go to medical school and become doctors. I was interested in other fields and actually started undergrad with the goal of a different professional degree. I changed my major to PreMed while at Xavier. It was not until then that I realized what I was truly capable of and that I was operating from a place of fear. The experiences and education I received while at Xavier were the catalyst that led to this change. I am forever grateful for my HBCU! ⚜️⚜️ Xavier isn’t first for placing African Americans in Medical school for no reason! ⚜️🖤💛👩🏾‍⚕️ • • • • • • #XULA1925 #HBCUMade #XULA #XulaAlumni #1925society #AUCMED #RESIDENCY #Health #FamilyMedicine #FamilyMed #PGY1 #BabyDoctor #BabyDoctorLove #BlackDoctors #BlackDoctorsMatter #Medicine #Melanin #BlackExcellence #Whatadoctorlookslike #MedSchool #MedStudent #MedicalSchool #IMGdoc #DoctorsofInstagram #MelaninMed #DrLove #MelaninMD #WomeninMedicine #FemalePhysician #BlackDoctorWhiteCoat

An amazing weekend of mentorship, community, and medicine with my sister 💕 #AMEC2023 . . #lifestyle #premedlife #motivation #medicinelife #healthcare #explorepage #reels #medstudent #medicalstudent #medicine #futureDOctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #osteopathicmedicine #DOproud #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

Black Doctors 🥼 Black Love ❤️ ⭕️ “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. 💼📷📸 🥼🔬 🏫 📚 🖥️ 💻 I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. 📚 I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” 📚 Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. 💼📷📸 🥼🔬 🏫 📚 🖥️ 💻 I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. 📚 I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” 📚 Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. 💼📷📸 🥼🔬 🏫 📚 🖥️ 💻 I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. 📚 I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” 📚 Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

This summer ☀️I had the pleasure of being selected to participate in 🏥MSKCCs Summer Pipeline Program in which I was able to work alongside and learn from some of the brightest minds in oncological care. My research was focused on clinical trials and disparities in prostate cancer. I conducted literature reviews, surveys and witnessed patient consents. (And much more!!!) Not only did I help progress a research project, but I was also able to shadow in clinic 🩺and in the Operating room. I Watched robotic 🤖🩻surgeries and in office procedures throughout the summer and even got to sit in on “tumor boards” in which the physician team discussed a plan of action for each case. Although, I still don’t know what my future career will look like, I will carry this experience with me throughout my career. It was an amazing summer, program and experience. I learned so much and made friends for life 💕👯‍♀️! . . Check out my story/highlights to find out how you can apply! #melaninmed #curlsncures #step1 #ms2 #blackmed2025 #melanindoc #summer

Doing ME... Living life right now 🤎 • • #dc #sundaybrunch #weekendvibes #dayparty #societylounge #silverspring #girlparty #melaninmed #brownskin #boymom #doctormom

Love my Med school family ❤️❤️ @destermined @imanni_2sticks @natalietoro #melaninmed

How are you? Three words. Less than two seconds to say. Yet a sentence that can evoke such difficulty in answering; the truth vs. the response. How are you: Do they mean med school? Truth - Well, I’m minimizing the moments when I feel like a well educated idiot to every other day now & a piece of sh*t every three. Sure, I’m constantly being bombarded with ppl & statistics telling me I’ll never get into residency, let alone my desired specialty. But hey, my “diversity seems to matter" to this program, so there’s that right? 🙄😒I also didn’t cry today so, I guess that’s a win too. Response: "Things are going fine."😊 How are you: Do they mean about my Dad? Truth - Well, he only passed six months ago, so I guess that’s still an acceptable time frame to say "I'm still grieving," right? Or maybe I should say "I’m still processing," that sounds less sad. Will they accept, “I’m existing,” b/c frankly that’s all I can do while compartmentalizing & traversing the rockiest medical school journey known to man. What’s their association with death? Do I really want to take on THEIR feelings today? Response: "Things are going fine."😊 How are you: Do they mean in general? Truth - I have a great support system in my friends & family, but do I say I’m still longing for & feeling lonely for “my person.” 👨‍❤️‍👨If I say that, will I hear a blanketed platitude of “he’s on his way. He’ll come when you least expect it.” That might be true, but doesn’t make me feel any better. Maybe instead I say, "I’m focusing on me & trying to get healthier.” That sounds better than "I feel fat & dumpy, b/c I’m no longer a size small nor 36S.” Answer: “Things are going fine.”😊 As hard as it is to answer, I challenge folks to NOT stop asking. Amend the question however, instead of “how are you,” rather “how are you feeling?” There’s connection in the latter; community & an invitation to join in a conversation. 🤍

Meet one of our geriatric medicine fellows, Naa Koppoe! Dr. Koppoe joins us by way of Columbus, OH where she completed a family medicine residency at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. She is interested in medical directorship and hopes to work in an urban, underserved setting after graduation. She has identified a longitudinal QI project in the longterm care setting and plans to attend the annual Society for PALTC (AMDA) conference this year! Besides medicine, Dr. Koppoe enjoys cooking, reading, and Peloton! We are thrilled Dr. Koppoe chose to train at Michigan Medicine! #geriatrics #ThisIsGeriatrics #NursingHomeCare #MedicalDirectors #AMDA #PALTC #Fellowship #MeetOurFellow #FellowFeature #MedEd #MichiganMedicine #Leadersandbest #OHtoMI #melaninmed

Both MD and DO physicians share a similar scientific approach towards diagnosing and treating patients, which include prescription drugs and surgery. However, DO’s place an additional emphasis on treating the patient as a whole person, not just treating the symptom or injury. In addition to the traditional medical school coursework and licensing exams required for MD and DO medical students. DO students are required to take an additional 200hrs of coursework that include learning about osteopathic philosophy, principles, and practices. Students are taught how to perform structural exams, diagnose somatic dysfunction, and treat patients using direct and indirect OMM techniques. Some health conditions that OMT can improve and treat are asthma, IBS, arthritis, menstrual pain, MSK and joint pain, and sinus problems. 
My fellow osteopathic students and I spend 2+ hours a week in OMM Lab and 2+ hours learning osteopathic specific lectures. Each week we learn different OMT treatments that we are frequently tested on through written and practical exams. I can’t wait to learn more advanced OMT this year, and perform treatments on patients during rotations next year. Look out for more of my OMM/OMT content 💕 - Student Doctor Sydney . . . . . . #medstudent #doctorsthatDO #medicalstudent #medicine #futureDOctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathy #DOproud #dostudent #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #futureMD #medicalschool #medicalstudent #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

Our ancestors wildest dreams 🤝🏿 Black Physicians, you are important, you are worthy, and you are the future 🙌🏿 #BlackMenPhysiciansDay #BlackMenPhysicians #BlackMedicine #MelaninInMedicine #MelaninMed #BlackDoctors #BlackMaleDoctorsRUSM #BMDRUSM

When you encounter tough days remember that you are worthy, capable, and have so many people rooting for you! Keep pushing love! -The MD|DO Sisters . . . . . . #giveaway #MCAT #freebooks #kaplan #medstudent #futureMD #medicalstudent #futureDO #medicine #futuredoctor #blackdoctorsmatter #premedlife #medicinelife #mcatstudying #motivation #blackwomeninmedicine #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters #whatadoctorlookslike #doctorbae #blackfemaledoctors #medstudent #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson

This is 24. Twenty-four straight weeks without a break longer than 3 days in a row, with multiple 24hr calls, patients of all different backgrounds, pathologies, requirements & demands, new learnings, procedures, expectations, and requirements. This is 24... In 24 weeks I have buried a parent. I’ve been pushed physically, mentally & emotionally further than I ever thought possible. I’ve solidified an ignited passion, one that will help me serve my community in the way(s) I’ve always imagined. I’ve met up with, talked to & gathered in fellowship with old friends & cultivated lasting relationships with new ones. I’ve felt connected & grounded, but also distant & aloof. I’ve laughed. I’ve sure as hell cried. I’ve traveled & experienced opportunities & moments that I never could have imagined. I’ve questioned & doubted myself, my intelligence, worth & belonging in a field that says "I’m good enough to practice medicine ON, but not sufficient enough to practice medicine WITH." I’ve felt supported, uplifted & encouraged to see myself as more than just another statistic, and to go for my dreams. I’ve gotten one year older. I’ve longed for what was & will never be. I’ve grown. This is 24... Twenty-four straight weeks & oo how my life has changed. I’ve not yet made sense nor processed it all, who could? I have no profound epiphanies nor sweeping declarations to share, just that this is 24…and what a 24 it has been.

🔊ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! With AAMC announcing that the 2023 MCAT calendar will be available this month and registration opening in October, we thought it is the perfect time for our MCAT giveaway. We know how expensive MCAT prep, and we want to support the pre-medical community by giving away 1 set of the 2023-2024 𝙈𝘾𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 7-𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚 (books+online+3 practice test)! We both used Kaplan to help us prepare for our exams and believe this set will be a great test prep resource! 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞s 𝟑 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: 1. First, follow our page (if you haven’t already) and like this post 2. Tag 3 fellow pre-med buddies in the comments, and make sure they are following our page as well 3. BONUS entry: ADD THIS POST TO YOUR STORY This giveaway will end 11:59PM on 9/18 and the winner will be announced via our IG story on 09/23. Good Luck and happy studying ! -The MD|DO Sisters . . . . . . #giveaway #MCAT #freebooks #kaplan #medstudent #futureMD #medicalstudents #futureDO #studentdoctor #futuredoctor #momsinmedicine #blackwomeninmedicine #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson

And just like that we are in our second year of medical school!!! After a very exciting and restful summer, we both have officially started school again and are so excited for what this new year will bring! While it feels like we have a grasp on how we best study and resources we like to use, we now have the additional challenge of adding Step 1 and COMLEX studying to our regimen this year. We are looking forward to sharing what strategies and resources we are using and comment below any study tips you have! @drs.simpson #medstudent #doctorsthatDO #medicalstudent #medicine #futureDOctor #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathy #DOproud #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters #blackgirlsinhealthcare

And just like that we are in our second year of medical school!!! After a very exciting and restful summer, we both have officially started school again and are so excited for what this new year will bring! While it feels like we have a grasp on how we best study and resources we like to use, we now have the additional challenge of adding Step 1 and COMLEX studying to our regimen this year. We are looking forward to sharing what strategies and resources we are using and comment below any study tips you have! #blackfemaledoctors #medstudent #futuredo #futuremd #medicalstudent #futuredoctor #premed #blackdoctorsmatter #mcatstudying #viral #viralreels #blackwomeninmedicine #lifestyle #premedlife #motivation #medicinelife #healthcare #explorepage #reels #blackgirlmagic #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #mominmedicine #womeninmedicine #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

So excited to share 3 pre-med mistakes that I WISH I'd known as an undergrad student! Some of these habits may be hard to implement but always remember: you are human. Practice makes progress (NOT PERFECT). Giving the effort today is all you need to accomplish your success! Let me know what you think and if there is more I should add next time!⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ #premed #medicine #medschool #medstudent #futuredoctor #medicalstudent #doctor #medicalschool #mcat #premedstudent #blackdoctor #premedlife #medical #doctors #latinmd #usmle #urmstudent #medstudentlife #urm #premedical #studygram #womeninmedicine #mcatstudying #physician #study #premedmotivation #mcatprep #doctortobe #melaninmed

The closest I’m going to get to any oceans/bodies of water (outside of a bathtub or pool) this summer, @wearfigs new color #seaglass . Alexa, turn my Hue lights to ocean breeze! 🌊☀️🏝⛱🏖

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

#ParkinsonsDisease ❤️ Posted @withregram • @thegratefulpt ✨Highlighting some of the benefits of boxing! 🥊✨ 🧠 Did you know? Research shows that vigorous exercise helps increase serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. BDNF plays a crucial role in protecting against neuron degeneration and BDNF levels are usually low with Parkinson’s. This means that exercise is neuroprotective and that having a regular exercise routine which includes vigorous activity can help slow down the progression of the disease. ⏩ Figuratively AND literally, exercise is medicine! 👥: @thegratefulpt @jenno_fit . . . . . . . #physicaltherapy #pt #neurorehab #neurophysicaltherapy #neuropt #pd #parkinson #parkinsonsdisease #pdrehab #blackpt #blackphysicaltherapists #melaninmed #melanininmedicine #blackwomeninhealthcare #blackhealthmatters #blackhealthcareproviders #blackinneuro

This baby doc will be starting her 3rd and FINAL year of training in 2 days 🥹🙌🏾. Won’t he do it! This never ending journey of medical education is almost over. It seems just like yesterday I was sitting in @ccscoffeehouse studying for the Medical College Admissions Test trying to figure out what I would do with my life if this doctor thing didn’t work out. Thank God for perseverance. I’m beyond excited to see where this journey takes me next. I’ll be accepting patients in 2023 👩🏾‍⚕️☺️ #forevergrateful #thedimpleddoc #womeninmedicine #pediatrics #tinyhumandoc #melaninmed #HBCUgrad 📸: @calebtdunbarphotography 💄: @aliyahnichelle

My new white coat this month! 😂 B/c why not?! It’s #pride , which means I get to be just that more extra this month! ✨💁🏽‍♂️ 🌈 Being queer use to be about assimilating, now it’s about living & owning!! B/c when it comes to your discomfort vs. my authenticity…Im betting & choosing me…EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!! @wearfigs x Pride Scrubs Sequin jacket gifted by @ssg.to.mdphd 📸: @ssg.to.mdphd

When I reflect and think back on my first year of medical school all I can do is be grateful. This past year has allowed me to grow into a more resilient, confident, and disciplined person, but the growth came with a cost. I had to sacrifice some relationships, learn how to better exercise boundaries, and let go of the expectation that I was going to be perfect. The greatest lesson I learned from this year (besides the crazy amount of lecture content 😂) is that perfectionism is the thief of progress. It wasn’t until I gave myself permission to make mistakes and “do it afraid” that I began to see a change. To all of the incoming M1s my biggest piece of advice is to allow yourself to mess up, get things wrong, try something new, and always be willing to try again. I’m thankful for the grace of God that literally CARRIED me through this year. It would have been impossible for me to get through this year without Jesus. Operating within my own strength almost took me out a few times 🫠 So the daily surrender of what my day was going to entail to God was a necessity in order to keep going. I’m grateful for the people He sent my way to build community and make the process a little bit easier and a lot of fun! Congrats to all of my classmates for finishing our first year! We DID THAT 🥳 Thank you to everyone who took the time to pray for me, send me an encouraging word, and speak life into me during those times when I really needed it. I love y’all ❤️ Tomorrow marks the beginning of my second year, and I’m so excited to see what’s in store! #blackgirlsinhealthcare #BecomingDrHolman #melaninmed #melaninmedicine #blackgirlsinwhitecoats #blackgirlwhitecoat #medicine #medicalschool #medschoollife #medschool #browngirlmedicine #blackgirlmagic #healthcareprofessional #blackmed2024 #blackmed2025 #blackgirlmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor.” by Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S “A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best.” Shannalee Stephens, M.D., M.S Doctor Medicine | Fitness | Lifestyle General Surgery | Wellstar-AMC Blog @coatednlove Instagram: 📸 📷 https://www.instagram.com/drstephensmd/ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HO9W5LE94M #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

“Still surreal that I am officially a doctor. A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. • I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. • I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best. • #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine # #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed View all 4 comments 19 HOURS AGO

#GradSZN • @drstephensmd Still surreal that I am officially a doctor. A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. • I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. • I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best. • #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine # #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

Still surreal that I am officially a doctor. A dream I wanted since I was too young to remember. A dream I moved from my home country to attain. A dream I sacrificed seeing my family to reach. • I owe it all to God. He had this plan long before I did. And I’m so glad that what I wanted aligned with what He had planned for me. • I cannot wait to be the best trauma surgeon for my patients. Mark my words, I will be one of the best. • #bloggers #explorepage #medish #womeninsurgery #graduation #classof2022 #medstudent #doctor #surgery #Grady #blackdoctor #residency #msm #morehouseschoolofmedicine # #thirdyears #grady #scrubs #internalmedicine #medschoollife #medschoolposts #medblogger #melaninmed

The month of May can be a very challenging for pre-med students. Some students are studying for an upcoming MCAT - and the real real reality is that it may be someones second or third attempt, which is OKAY! Others may be beginning to work on their applications for submission at the end of the month - trying to finalize their personal statements, essays, and reaching out to mentors for letters. And what is not talked about enough is the anxiety that comes with worrying if you will be good enough to get a secondary or an interview invite. . We just want to remind you that there is a white coat with your name on it, and your acceptance season is near. Continue to celebrate your friends and classmates that are excited about their acceptances. Have peace knowing that all your hard work will pay off, regardless of where you are at in this journey! - @drs.simpson #medstudent #futureMD #medicalstudent #futureDO #medicine #DOproud #futuredoctor #blackdoctorsmatter #premedlife #medicinelife #mcatstudying #motivation #blackwomeninmedicine #ilooklikeadoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #specialmastersprograms #melanindoc #representationmatters #nhsc #mominmedicine #mcatseason #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

Reposted from @drs.simpson Wнαт ѕтυdyιɴɢ looĸѕ lιĸe ɴow .. “𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡/𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜? 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙤, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚?” Is a question that many students and residents have at some point in their training… and the answer is…ʏᴇs ɪᴛ’s ᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ ! . . I have been trying to figure out the best way to share my amazing experience, while also including the craziness of giving birth 2 days after finishing my neuro block (hoping I didn’t go in labor during exam week), taking quizzes/watching lectures literally hours after giving birth, and how postpartum and parenting has been for me and my husband so far (who is a few weeks from graduating residency and will be starting fellowship in July 😊) . . I would love to make a Q&A video that can include: 1. Why we choose to have a child during first year/ last year of residency 2. My experience with OMM while pregnant 3. How I informed faculty about my pregnancy, and how we created a academic plan 4. How I was able to be home for 6 weeks after delivery, without delaying first year 5. How I’m balancing caring for a newborn while finishing up the last few weeks of the semester 6. How my husband was able to be home for the 4 weeks with Olivia and I 7. …And ANYTHING else y’all want to know. . . Unfortunately, family planning is not talked about in our field and sometimes looked down upon. With it being #blackmaternalhealthweek I thought it is the perfect time to share my story and be a resource for woman in medicine, and to give you guys the REAL. So PLEASE comment below/DM any questions you may have for us and in the next few days I’ll drop a video 😊 . . #medstudent #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #womaninhealthcare #blackdoctorsmatter #mominmedicine #futuredo #futuremd #DOpoud #dadinmedicine #medschoolmom #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #representationmatters #medish #melanindoc #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters #blackafromedics

#AMEC2022 You owe me Nothing!!! (Part 1) 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️AMEC literally owes me nothing but But has given me everything! Being surrounded by all of these beautiful Black Doctors, Medical Students and Premed’s was nothing short of amazing! This conference afforded me the opportunity to link up with my DOCTAH friends I haven’t seen in years!, to make new friends, to meet potential mentors, to explore specialties I have been interested in, to learn clinical skills, to talk with black trailblazers 🥼in the field and have fun and 🎉celebrate with hundreds of people who look like me and have a similar mission. ✊🏾 It has been a pleasure meeting you all at AMEC 💕and if you didn’t go this year I hope that my experience is inspiration enough for any and every URM out there to attend regardless of where you are in your medical career. You will not regret it!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 📸👨🏿‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️📸 1&2. WhiteCoatPhoto 3. Region IX !! The best to ever do it 💓 4&5. Orlando science volunteering 6. From middle school to medical school 😭 . . . #curlsncures #amec2022 @snma_official #melaninmed #blackmagic #BAE #Black&educated

Wнαт ѕтυdyιɴɢ looĸѕ lιĸe ɴow ..“𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡/𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜? 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙤, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚?” Is a question that many students and residents have at some point in their training… and the answer is…ʏᴇs ɪᴛ’s ᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ ! . . I have been trying to figure out the best way to share my amazing experience, while also including the craziness of giving birth 2 days after finishing my neuro block (hoping I didn’t go in labor during exam week), taking quizzes/watching lectures literally hours after giving birth, and how postpartum and parenting has been for me and my husband so far (who is a few weeks from graduating residency and will be starting fellowship in July 😊) . . I would love to make a Q&A video that can include: 1. Why we choose to have a child during first year/ last year of residency 2. My experience with OMM while pregnant 3. How I informed faculty about my pregnancy, and how we created a academic plan 4. How I was able to be home for 6 weeks after delivery, without delaying first year 5. How I’m balancing caring for a newborn while finishing up the last few weeks of the semester 6. How my husband was able to be home for the 4 weeks with Olivia and I 7. …And ANYTHING else y’all want to know. . . Unfortunately, family planning is not talked about in our field and sometimes looked down upon. I want to be a resource and an advocate for woman in medicine, and give you guys the REAL. So PLEASE comment below/DM any questions you may have for us and in the next few days I’ll drop a video 😊 . . @drs.simpson ♥️♥️ #medstudent #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #womaninhealthcare #blackdoctorsmatter #mominmedicine #futuredo #futuremd #DOpoud #dadinmedicine #medschoolmom #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #representationmatters #melanindoc #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters #blackgirlsinhealthcare

Wнαт ѕтυdyιɴɢ looĸѕ lιĸe ɴow .. “𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡/𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜? 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙤, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚?” Is a question that many students and residents have at some point in their training… and the answer is…ʏᴇs ɪᴛ’s ᴘᴏssɪʙʟᴇ ! . . I have been trying to figure out the best way to share my amazing experience, while also including the craziness of giving birth 2 days after finishing my neuro block (hoping I didn’t go in labor during exam week), taking quizzes/watching lectures literally hours after giving birth, and how postpartum and parenting has been for me and my husband so far (who is a few weeks from graduating residency and will be starting fellowship in July 😊) . . I would love to make a Q&A video that can include: 1. Why we choose to have a child during first year/ last year of residency 2. My experience with OMM while pregnant 3. How I informed faculty about my pregnancy, and how we created a academic plan 4. How I was able to be home for 6 weeks after delivery, without delaying first year 5. How I’m balancing caring for a newborn while finishing up the last few weeks of the semester 6. How my husband was able to be home for the 4 weeks with Olivia and I 7. …And ANYTHING else y’all want to know. . . Unfortunately, family planning is not talked about in our field and sometimes looked down upon. With it being #blackmaternalhealthweek I thought it is the perfect time to share my story and be a resource for woman in medicine, and to give you guys the REAL. So PLEASE comment below/DM any questions you may have for us and in the next few days I’ll drop a video 😊 . . #medstudent #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #womaninhealthcare #blackdoctorsmatter #mominmedicine #futuredo #futuremd #DOpoud #dadinmedicine #medschoolmom #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #representationmatters #medish #melanindoc #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

👩🏾‍⚕️🩺 #melaninmed #Emergencymedicine #FeminEM #womeninmedicine

𝙻𝙴𝚃𝚂 𝚃𝙰𝙻𝙺 𝙰𝙱𝙾𝚄𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙽𝙷𝚂𝙲 𝚂𝙲𝙷𝙾𝙻𝙰𝚁𝚂𝙷𝙸𝙿 ! 🩺 . . Lets be real, medical training is very EXPENSIVE! Many of us have accumulated debt from undergraduate/graduate degrees that we pursued before entering our respective professional programs. . . At the end of my masters program I came across the NHSC Scholarship Program and was instantly drawn to the mission of the program. A huge reason why I wanted to pursue medicine was to practice in underserved communities, and as a NHSC scholar I will be able to commit to that professional goal + graduate medical school DEBT FREE! . . I am truly honored to be a NHSC scholar and I am passionate about the work that is done through this program. I want to continue to spread awareness of this program to other students who have the same career goals as myself. As you can see from my post there are a lot of pro’s and con’s to the program so I recommend that you visit the website and read up on the program for yourself in order to make an informed decision of whether or not this is the right scholarship for you. . . Good luck to all the applicants and shoutout to all the current NHSC Scholars . . #medstudent #futureMD #medicalstudent #futureDO #medicine #futuredoctor #blackdoctorsmatter #premedlife #medicinelife #mcatstudying #motivation #blackwomeninmedicine #ilooklikeadoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #specialmastersprograms #melanindoc #representationmatters #nhsc #nhscscholar #nhscscholarship #mominmedicine #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

Happy Monday! Just started the Movement and Mechanics (Musculoskeletal System) block and one of the major keys to this block will definitely be time management and organization! While this block is anatomy overload I am so excited to learn this material as I am interested in pursuing Orthopedic Surgery! Here is a glimpse of my week! ☑️MSK upper extremity physical exam practice ☑️Anatomy Lab: Axilla and Arm, ☑️Anatomy Lab: Breast, Pectoral Region, and Cervical Triangle ☑️Anatomy Lab: Cubital Fossa and Flexor Arm ☑️Anatomy Lab: Extensor Forearm and Hand ☑️Student Directed Learning Session ☑️Clinical Skills Exam (AKA OSCE) ☑️Friend’s Wedding 🥳 What are some organizational tools you guys use to best achieve your study goals? #medstudent #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #healthcare #blackdoctorsmatter #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters

Happy National Doctor’s Day to all the physicians out there! Especially, my favorite one, my husband Dr. Kingsley Boateng! And say hi to our baby girl, Olivia! . . . #nationaldoctorsday #whatadoctorlookslike #doctorbae #blackfemaledoctors #medstudent #futuredo #futuremd #medicalstudent #medicine #futuredoctor #premed #blackdoctorsmatter #mcatstudying #blackwomeninmedicine #blackgirlmagic #ilooklikedoctor #studentdoctor #melaninmed #medish #melanindoc #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine #momsinmedicine #drssimpson #themddosisters #blackdoctorsmatter

We celebrated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center chapter of Student National Medical Association (SNMA) @ummc_snma students last night at their scholarship gala… connections, laughter, good food and lots of #blackexcellence 🖤💛 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #Melaninpoppin #MelaninMagic #BlackDoctors #Doctors #PreMed #Doctor #MelaninMed @nationalmedassn

Got the opportunity to visit Cotton Thomas Comprehensive school and bring their vision impaired class a donation from the Cleveland Sight Center. Thank you to Zakers Affinity Causes for allowing myself and other #SNABV members to participate! Got to take a tour of the school, meet some amazing students and even learned a bit of sign language! #rusvmnabv #snabv #rusvm #giveback #volunteer #dvminthemaking #melaninmed #futuredogtor #rossvetschool #rossvetlife

Gave “Frankie” here some quality 💤’s! First sheep anesthesia in the books ✅ Do sheep count sheep to sleep? #rusvm #rossvet #dvminthemaking #vetstudent #blackdvm #melaninmed #mixedanimalmedicine

🩺These ladies are first and second year medical students and are interested in OBGYN (and a few other fields) as a career. ⠀ 📚They take exams almost weekly. ⠀ 🩺They could have been studying today, but I gave them a date and time, along with an address and asked them to meet me there for some fun. ⠀ 📚They each came out and now feel recharged for their studies! ⠀ ✨ I’m so proud of these ladies! Drop an encouraging note below to keep them motivated! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #MelaninMed #obgyn #medstudent #mentor #mentee #doctor #doctorbae #PreMed #MedSchool #OBGYNLife #GoodLife #DoctorBae #FunTimes #BlackDoctor #MelaninPoppin #Educator #Melanin #Happy #PreemieMom #LoveLife #DoctorLife #Dr #MarriedToMedicine

Laughter (and jumping) is great for the soul! Love these ladies! ☺️ #mentee #mentor #melaninpoppin #melaninmed @_leonnaa12 @imperfectly_auriee @hannahlael @ummc_snma

People in medicine, need a little medicine at times so today I took my mentee group out for some fun! ☺️ ⠀ ⠀ #Melaninpoppin #dr #Melaninmed #Blackdoctors #doctor #obgyn @imperfectly_auriee @hannahlael @kimd_91 @jay_messia @aujiloug @_leonnaa12 @ummc_snma

So far the UW School of Dentistry has four new black dental students who have accepted admissions to start year. In the US, the population of black people is about 13%. In Washington it's about 4.4%. Nationwide black dentists make up about 3.8% of all dentists. And while I don't have data on how many black dentists are in Washington, anecdotally as someone very involved in the statewide dental association and as someone who has worked in offices from Everett to Lacey.... We are few and far between. I've yet to meet a single female dentist who looks like me. Period. That's why I'm SO excited for students like Kejdra R. Williams to matriculate and provide the black population of Washington with the representation they deserve. Here's to the incoming class of 2026 and to the hope that UW will continue to increase their intentionally around diversity in their dental classes. Reposted from @blackdentistsmatter . . . . . . . #BlackDentistsMatter #PreDent #Accepted #DentalStudent #BlackGirlWhiteCoat #MelaninMed #Medicine #Sunday #Dentistry #Perseverance #AnotherOne #RepresentationMatters #2022 #whitecentersmiles #supportblackownedbusinesses #supportblackbusiness #supportwomeninbusiness #blackdentist #blackdentistseattle #blackhistorymonth

Happy Mardi Gras 🎉🎊 hope everyone had a safe #ZuluBall and continue to have a safe weekend #MardiGras2022 #EMS #EmsFamily #EMTMemes #EMTS #Emtlife #paramediclife #Paramedics #EMTsOfInstagram #paramedicine #blackemt #EmergencyMedicine #emergencymedicalservices #EmergencyServices #MelaninMedicine #MelaninMedics #MelaninMed #MardiGrasSeason #MardiGrasSzn #EMThumor #MelaninHeroes #blackheroes #ambulancelife #Blackwellness #BlackMed #Inmyscrubs #BlackMedicine #BlackMedicalprofessionals #Blackx

somebody’s future doctor…👩🏽‍⚕️🩺