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Apr 2022
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101. How Today's Women Can Excel in Thei...

Dr. Nina Lum
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Want to stay inspired with content tailored specifically to IMG’s looking to create their medical success story? Sign up for the IMGRoadmap Newsletter so you never miss a beat!

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Quick pause: If you are an international medical student or graduate seeking to start residency in any of the 135 specialties in the USA next June, then this is for you! You don't want to regret missing out on this HUGE opportunity!

Join the waitlist to be considered for the next round of the IMG roadmap course. The only course that helps you become a more competitive applicant for residency. Seats are limited. Sign up here to be considered!

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Oftentimes, people wonder how some are able to maintain a full-time job as well as manage other successful businesses. Do you have to possess some supernatural powers? Though this may seem like a daunting feat, in this interview with business analyst and branding specialist Tami Adeleke (@takeoffwithtami), I discuss some strategies to achieve success in your professional and personal lives simultaneously as an IMG!

There is a seven step approach on the IMG Roadmap six week program, however, since this is not a one-size-fits-all, in order to benefit from the program, students are recommended to seek individualized coaching which is tailor-made to address specific needs.  To date, 300 students have benefitted from this IMG Roadmap program.

Here are some of the major roadblocks that IMG’s face:

  • The immigration process for non-immigrants in obtaining citizenship in the US
  • Academic roadblocks and competing with US graduates
  • Language barriers for those with first languages other than English
  • Various socioeconomic challenges.

Before visiting the coach, the following should be considered:

  • What are my goals, where do I have a deficiency and need the most help with
  • How do I maximize my time, what do I need to accomplish during this session
  • What solution can be implemented to resolve the problem?

The key to success in maintaining a balance between one's professional and personal life is to:

  • Delegate! Delegate! Delegate! 
  • “Take ownership for what you don’t know and seek help on what you need to know!”
  • Schedule and make the best of each waking hour.
  • Seek guidance and express gratitude to God.

Here are some of the reasons people may not succeed in their professional lives:

  • Personal, social and sometimes financial factors
  • The internal fear of success and the unwillingness to take risks
  • Failure to realize that the onus is on you to make the investment in your personal development!

Reach out to find out more information on the interviewer @takeoffwithtami!
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