Medical School with one hand, Malikiya, Medical student

Join Dr. Moss as she interviews Malikiya Hinds, a second-year medical student at Harvard Medical School, who moved from Trinidad to the U.S. alone in 2016 to pursue her dream of becoming a physician despite the odds stacked against her. Malikiya shares her experiences as a Black woman with a visible disability in the medical field, the challenges she faced, and the importance of representation and finding community. Discover how she creatively adapts to a 'two-handed world', and how her journey continues to inspire others to take up space and pursue their dreams against all odds. Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malikiya-hinds/ 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 Visit website at https://medpsycmoss.com transcripts, blog posts, and resources  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.***  00:00 Sneak Peak Meet Malikiya 01:10 Intro 01:37 Introduction to Malikiya 02:30 Overcoming Challenges 03:59 Facing and Overcoming Self-Doubt 04:58 Navigating Medical School with a Disability 06:21 The Importance of Representation and Mentorship 07:55 Successes and Challenges in Medicine 14:49 Cultural Transition: Trinidad to the US 18:51 Asking for Help 22:07 Dr. Moss' Squared Experience 24:50 Patient Interactions and Empathy 29:04 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Doctors 31:31 Summary of Malikiya's Journey 34:21 Connect