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Jan 2023
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112. A first generation Haitian-American...

Dr. Nina Lum
About this episode

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As an IMG, whether you have realized it or not, you are a pioneer. You’re doing what many others have failed to do and you’re doing it with finesse. Regardless, the journey to residency and post residency life can be complicated, but you have options! Dr. Nachelle Aurelien is here to share some of these options with you so that you can take ownership of your medical success story. Keep listening for the juicy details!

Here is the outline of this episode:

Highlights of Dr. Aurelien's journey.

Why didn’t she match the first time and how she did she do better the second time?

What is Dr. Aurelien’s day-to-day life like now?

What are some pieces of advice for those preparing their rank list?

What’s Dr. Aurelien’s advice for those who did not get interviews and have to SOAP?

What’s Dr. Aurelien’s advice for those preparing to apply in September in 2023?

Rapid fire: Who is Dr. Aurelien?

What is her favorite movie?

What’s her favorite food?

What’s her mantra for success? 

Bet on yourself and prove yourself right.

Deal with impostor syndrome – Recognize all of the things that are stacked against you that you succeeded despite. When you get down, don’t stay down. Do not give up on yourself. You are the pioneer you need to make the change for your family. You will always have people cheering you on. You are a phenomenal physician. You are special, you didn’t allow yourself to let go of your dream.


You can reach out to Dr. Aurelien via:

@nachemd on Instagram

@nachemd on tiktok

And Nachelle Aurelien on Linkedin.

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