Thriving beyond ADHD & Failures with Vickie, Medical Student

Meet Vickie, a third-year medical student at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. Growing up on Chicago's south side and attending Chicago Public Schools, Vickie knew she wanted to be a doctor from a young age but faced academic struggles and multiple setbacks along her journey. Despite these challenges, including sitting for the MCAT five times and completing several post-baccalaureate programs, Vickie persevered. Her story highlights the importance of resilience, community support, and self-advocacy in overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams. Vickie also discusses the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine, debunking myths about affirmative action and stressing the value of representation and understanding in healthcare. Her journey is a testament to not letting failures define one's path but rather using them as stepping stones towards achieving bigger goals. Transcript: https://medpsycmoss.com/vickie-medical-student Website & Blog: medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Follow me on Social Media @medpsycmoss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 ***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. ***  00:00 Sneak Peak 00:42 Intro 00:42 Introduction to Vickie 02:31 Embracing Identity 04:13 Post-Bacc Programs: Persistence Pays Off 09:08     Mental Health Impacts 12:40 Academic Failures in Medical School 13:47 Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine 16:46 Moving Beyond Academic Failures  20:43 You are not alone 22:21 Diversity in Medicine 23:14 Advocating for Oneself during STEP1 24:39 Embracing One's Journey 25:46 Medical School Application Tips 27:17 Pearls of Wisdom 28:53 Summary of Episode 31:39 Conclusion and Social Media Information