Latino empowerment with Futura Doctora Lopez, Medical Student

Join Dr. Stephanie Moss as she interviews Futura Doctora Lopez, a fourth-year Latino medical student MS4 and registered nurse (RN). Kassandra shares her inspiring journey, overcoming cultural and systemic barriers to pursue a career in medicine. From starting college at 15 to becoming a registered nurse at 18 and navigating medical school applications during the pandemic, she provides valuable insights into mentorship, cultural representation, and resilience. Discover how Kassandra leverages her experiences to uplift others in the Latino community and bring visibility to underrepresented groups in the healthcare profession. Follow Dra.Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/futuradoctoralopez/  Read her book: https://beacons.ai/futuradoctoralopez?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabSTrneNHI0K_vK5qXmiTL-gcGzI-jf-5DbTxxOGviaZg2Ox3Q1caCg91I_aem_JvfD6Rq_TFxBAqs63-iS5w  LMSA Midwest Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/35th-annual-midwest-regional-lmsa-conference-tickets-1073641503639?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios Sign up to be a part of LMSA: https://national.lmsa.net  Visit my website at https://medpsycmoss.com for transcripts, blog posts, and resources for medical students, health care professionals, and patients Let’s Connect: @medpsycmoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor: Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Email: [email protected] ***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.***  Chapters: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:19 Guest Introduction 02:23 Kassandra's Education Journey 03:45 Nursing School & Early Career 06:25 Transition to Medical School 07:57 MS3 Clinicals 08:56 Masters in MedSchool 09:45 In Review 10:59 The Door Opened 11:33 Challenges & Triumphs 17:05 Mentorship & Futura Doctora Lopez 20:16 Juntos nos Levantamos 21:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 22:23 Inter-generational Resilience 23:40 Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) 24:44 LMSA Conferences 28:18 Getting involved with LMSA 30:20 Navigating Identity & Bias 32:13 Dual Identies: Mexican-American 33:13 Encouragement & Empowerment 38:54 Social Media Mentorship & Book 40:36 Residency Publications 41:21 Words of Encouragement 42:55 Bloopers #doctor #medschool #latina