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Episode Synopsis
Join Dr. Stephanie Moss as she interviews Futura Doctora Lopez, a fourth-year Latino medical student MS4 and registered nurse (RN).
Kassandra shares her inspiring journey, overcoming cultural and systemic barriers to pursue a career in medicine. From starting college at 15 to becoming a registered nurse at 18 and navigating medical school applications during the pandemic, she provides valuable insights into mentorship, cultural representation, and resilience.
Discover how Kassandra leverages her experiences to uplift others in the Latino community and bring visibility to underrepresented groups in the healthcare profession.
Follow Dra.Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/futuradoctoralopez/
Read her book: https://beacons.ai/futuradoctoralopez?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabSTrneNHI0K_vK5qXmiTL-gcGzI-jf-5DbTxxOGviaZg2Ox3Q1caCg91I_aem_JvfD6Rq_TFxBAqs63-iS5w
LMSA Midwest Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/35th-annual-midwest-regional-lmsa-conference-tickets-1073641503639?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Sign up to be a part of LMSA: https://national.lmsa.net
Visit my website at https://medpsycmoss.com for transcripts, blog posts, and resources for medical students, health care professionals, and patients
Let’s Connect: @medpsycmoss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/medpsymoss
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1
Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor:
Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283
Email: [email protected]
***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.***
Chapters:
00:00 Sneak Peak
01:19 Guest Introduction
02:23 Kassandra's Education Journey
03:45 Nursing School & Early Career
06:25 Transition to Medical School
07:57 MS3 Clinicals
08:56 Masters in MedSchool
09:45 In Review
10:59 The Door Opened
11:33 Challenges & Triumphs
17:05 Mentorship & Futura Doctora Lopez
20:16 Juntos nos Levantamos
21:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
22:23 Inter-generational Resilience
23:40 Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
24:44 LMSA Conferences
28:18 Getting involved with LMSA
30:20 Navigating Identity & Bias
32:13 Dual Identies: Mexican-American
33:13 Encouragement & Empowerment
38:54 Social Media Mentorship & Book
40:36 Residency Publications
41:21 Words of Encouragement
42:55 Bloopers
#doctor #medschool #latina
Kassandra shares her inspiring journey, overcoming cultural and systemic barriers to pursue a career in medicine. From starting college at 15 to becoming a registered nurse at 18 and navigating medical school applications during the pandemic, she provides valuable insights into mentorship, cultural representation, and resilience.
Discover how Kassandra leverages her experiences to uplift others in the Latino community and bring visibility to underrepresented groups in the healthcare profession.
Follow Dra.Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/futuradoctoralopez/
Read her book: https://beacons.ai/futuradoctoralopez?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabSTrneNHI0K_vK5qXmiTL-gcGzI-jf-5DbTxxOGviaZg2Ox3Q1caCg91I_aem_JvfD6Rq_TFxBAqs63-iS5w
LMSA Midwest Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/35th-annual-midwest-regional-lmsa-conference-tickets-1073641503639?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Sign up to be a part of LMSA: https://national.lmsa.net
Visit my website at https://medpsycmoss.com for transcripts, blog posts, and resources for medical students, health care professionals, and patients
Let’s Connect: @medpsycmoss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/medpsymoss
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1
Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor:
Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283
Email: [email protected]
***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.***
Chapters:
00:00 Sneak Peak
01:19 Guest Introduction
02:23 Kassandra's Education Journey
03:45 Nursing School & Early Career
06:25 Transition to Medical School
07:57 MS3 Clinicals
08:56 Masters in MedSchool
09:45 In Review
10:59 The Door Opened
11:33 Challenges & Triumphs
17:05 Mentorship & Futura Doctora Lopez
20:16 Juntos nos Levantamos
21:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
22:23 Inter-generational Resilience
23:40 Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
24:44 LMSA Conferences
28:18 Getting involved with LMSA
30:20 Navigating Identity & Bias
32:13 Dual Identies: Mexican-American
33:13 Encouragement & Empowerment
38:54 Social Media Mentorship & Book
40:36 Residency Publications
41:21 Words of Encouragement
42:55 Bloopers
#doctor #medschool #latina
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