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Mar 2023
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119. Out of the Box: Dr. Toyosi Adeoye's...

Dr. Nina Lum
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Are you worried that your non-traditional background would keep you back during your application for US medical residency? Tune in to find out how Dr. Toyosi Adeoye was able to defy the odds and score a medical residency in the competitive field of obstetrics and gynecology!


Here are some of the highlights of the episode:

  • Introduction to Dr. Toyosi Adeoye, a Nigerian medical doctor who started medical school at the age of 16 with a non-traditional medical background.
  • Dr. Adeoye's journey through medical school, including relocating due to a hurricane and doing clinical rotations in Chicago.
  • The challenges Dr. Adeoye faced due to her non-traditional background, and how she worked to overcome them by participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering.
  • Dr. Adeoye's advice for preparing for medical exams, including studying for exams, doing practice tests, and working on weak points.
  • Dr. Adeoye's advice for applying for a medical residency, including rotating in the specialty, getting research done, accumulating volunteer experience, and getting a mentor.
  • Dr. Adeoye's experience applying for a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including the letters of recommendation she obtained.
  • Dr. Adeoye's final advice for those with non-traditional medical backgrounds looking to score a residency: don't self-reject, be kind to yourself, and give yourself a fighting chance.

You can reach out to Dr. Toyosi on either of her instagram accounts @Medictey and @Toyosi__a

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