The IMG Podcast will be hosting a new series exclusive to our Podcast. Match a Resident ambassadors will be discussing mental health concerns that can arise during medical school and match seasons. Match a Resident wants to be at the frontlines at removing the stigma surrounding mental health. We’re all in this together.
On this episode we speak to Victor Adedara! Hear his mental health journey here.
"I am Victor O. Adedara from Brooklyn, New York, where I learned about myself. I attended the City University of New York/City Tech, where I obtained a BSc in Biomedical Informatics, an Associate degree in Chemical Technology, and a master's degree in Translational medicine from City College of New York. My medical inspiration journey started at the age of 16 when I firsthand experienced a lack of cultural competency. My experience propelled me to explore more in the medical field. I was determined to attend medical school. In doing so, I enrolled in a science major, which I realized was not a requirement. I conducted four years of benchwork research during my undergrad and represented my college in a research exchange program in Colombia. My experience in Colombia was a memorable one. I felt welcomed by the people. I was taught Spanish as the day went by. I was interested in being culturally aware and culturally humbled. All these attributes made me realize I would be a great physician. So, I went on to shadow a physician in 2016 and attended a minority in medicine program at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, where I learned a lot about ways to tackle social determinants of health. Currently, I am an MS2 at St Georges University School of Medicine. I chose to attend SGU because of its resources and how it shapes future physicians."