#213: More than Just a Number: From First Generation College Graduate to Dermatology Resident

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Arpita Patel, a recent Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate and incoming dermatology resident at Trinity Health. Dr. Patel reflects on her journey as a first-generation college and medical school graduate, the experiences that shaped her path to dermatology, and the lessons she learned along the way. She also shares practical advice for every stage of training and offers insight on how to truly put your best foot forward throughout the process. We hope you enjoy!---DIGA Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Arpita Patel: @⁠arpita.patellToday’s Host, Marissa: ⁠⁠@marissamarieruppe⁠⁠---For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---District Four by Kevin MacLeodLink:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license