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New Beginnings: I am an author.
May 27, 2018
New Beginnings: I am an author.
May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018
Resources That Helped Me Pay Off Medical School Loans.
January 28, 2018
Resources That Helped Me Pay Off Medical School Loans.
January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018
Milan, Italy
January 14, 2018
Milan, Italy
January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018
The First 20 Lessons From My Twenties.
January 7, 2018
The First 20 Lessons From My Twenties.
January 7, 2018

As I walk into the 3rd decade, here are a few lessons I have learned from the previous one.

January 7, 2018
December 27, 2017
A Cameroonian Takes A Dutch to D.C.
December 27, 2017
December 27, 2017
My Pearls On Goal Setting 101
December 25, 2017
My Pearls On Goal Setting 101
December 25, 2017

Read this if you want to achieve your goals for 2018

December 25, 2017
November 22, 2017
Think The Holidays Are Hard Because You Are Single? Read This!
November 22, 2017
November 22, 2017
« How Will You Like To Suffer? « 
October 31, 2017
« How Will You Like To Suffer? « 
October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
October 29, 2017
A Few Old Lessons From My Mission Trips To Haiti.
October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017
October 22, 2017
Monday Motivation: The Miracle Called Coping.
October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017
Monday Motivation 10/16
October 15, 2017
Monday Motivation 10/16
October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017
What’s So Good About Being Single
September 16, 2017
What’s So Good About Being Single
September 16, 2017

Single people always complain about their relationship status or the lack there of. I'm one to always look for a silver lining; so here are some tips to get your single life popping.

September 16, 2017
Still Got Student Debt? Here Is How To Get Rid Of Yours Like I Did.
September 4, 2017
Still Got Student Debt? Here Is How To Get Rid Of Yours Like I Did.
September 4, 2017
September 4, 2017
A Few Of My Thoughts On Marriage.
September 1, 2017
A Few Of My Thoughts On Marriage.
September 1, 2017

People always ask me when I will be getting married but never seek to understand my thoughts on the matter. So I took it upon myself to share what I really think about getting hitched.

September 1, 2017
Child Support #2 
June 5, 2017
Child Support #2 
June 5, 2017

It is more blessed to give than it is to be given; so you gave and you became a blessing to the least of these.

June 5, 2017
Why I Cut Up My Credit Cards.
June 1, 2017
Why I Cut Up My Credit Cards.
June 1, 2017

Be financially responsible with plastic (credit cards). If you can't be (like I once was), then do not own one.

June 1, 2017
April 6, 2017
Child Support
April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017
February 24, 2017
Kentucky Lovin'
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
February 11, 2017
An Open Letter To The Confused Anglophone Cameroonian Youth
February 11, 2017
February 11, 2017
February 7, 2017
5 Survival Tips For Single People on Valentine's Day.
February 7, 2017

In a season of all the "feels", here is another memo on how to soar through.

February 7, 2017
5 Practical Ways To Achieve Your Goals for 2017.
January 8, 2017
5 Practical Ways To Achieve Your Goals for 2017.
January 8, 2017
January 8, 2017
January 2, 2017
29 Things I would've loved to tell my younger self.
January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017
To Blog or Not To Blog
June 16, 2016
To Blog or Not To Blog
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016

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View fullsize Hey there, IMGs! 

Looking to stand out in your residency applications?

Here are 5 Letters of Recommendation (LOR) that will catch the eye of program directors and boost your chances of matching ✅

Swipe ➡️ to find out!
(in no particular order)

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View fullsize Are you wondering what the ideal length for a personal statement is? ✍🏽

🤔 Want to make it easily readable?

Discover 5 tips to enhance the readability of your personal statement ➡️➡️➡️

These simple tips can make a huge difference in your PS!

✅ D
View fullsize IMGs, want your Letter of Recommendation to actually stand out?

Here’s the truth → A strong LOR doesn’t just depend on who is writing it.
It depends on what you provide to help them write it well.

Before they begin, make sure to se
View fullsize IMGs, wondering if volunteer work is worth your time?

If you're uncertain about the value of volunteering, this advice is for YOU! 👇🏽

As an International Medical Graduate, there's one clear principle to keep in mind when enhancing your applicatio
View fullsize IMGs who stand out are often the ones who actively create opportunities—not just wait for them.

✔️ Volunteer in spaces aligned with your specialty interests
✔️ Attend specialty conferences and introduce yourself to programs
✔️ Get involved in
View fullsize Some of the most valuable connections happen during clinical rotations, especially in teaching hospitals where residents and attendings get to see your work ethic firsthand.

A few reminders:
✔️ Reach out proactively
✔️ Treat every rotation like an i
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View fullsize “Should I add more volunteer experience?” 🤔

Maybe. Maybe not.

The better question is:
👉 Does it actually strengthen your application story?

For IMGs, volunteer experience is most valuable when it:
✔️ Aligns with your specialty intere
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View fullsize The rules haven’t changed...the competition has.

Residency programs are looking for more than scores and credentials. They want proof that you can thrive in the US healthcare system, communicate effectively within clinical teams, and adapt to
View fullsize Navigating the path to residency can be daunting, especially for IMGs. But with the right approach, you can find programs that align with your goals and increase your chances of success.

Here’s a guide to help you research residency programs e