#185: Ask A Resident Anything

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Iya Agha for an “Ask a Resident Anything” segment guided by listener questions. Dr. Agha shares how she navigated the challenges of medical school, clinical rotations, audition electives, and interviews on her path to dermatology.She offers practical advice on building a strong application, balancing research with clinical responsibilities, and finding mentors who provide meaningful guidance. Dr. Agha also reflects on life as an intern and shares strategies for maintaining balance throughout every stage of training. Whether you’re just beginning medical school or approaching graduation, this episode offers valuable insight for every step of the journey. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Dr. AghaInstagram: @dr.iyaagha---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠Today’s Host, Marissa: @⁠marissamarieruppe⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Music: "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 4.0 License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/