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Heme/Onc fellow @BCMHouston @BCMHemeonc. A ♋️ treating cancer (not into zodiac signs but this sounds catchy). Despiser of windowless rooms. Views are my own.
Jul 20, 2020 23 tweets 9 min read
Been trying to get back to the #AskAnIMG threads for a while & I finally found the time to tackle this one. So here goes!

Preparing your list of programs as an IMG..

A thread/ #match2021 #medtwitter 1/n Preparing my list was undoubtedly the most time-consuming task for the #myEras app. Going through a list of 500+ IM prog. in the US wasn’t a walk in the park & I was definitely glad that I started preparing early, thus, my number 1 tip is: the sooner you start the better
Jun 19, 2020 19 tweets 9 min read
Let’s talk about the personal statement (PS)

Writing the PS might seem like one of the most daunting tasks for the ERAS application, & believe me it is. But here are a few tips & thoughts to facilitate the process

Thread No.2/

#Match2021 #AskAnIMG #MyERAS #NRMP Side note: If you've missed Thread. No 1, feel free to check it out here
Jun 10, 2020 18 tweets 11 min read
Below is an overview of the upcoming threads regarding my journey as an IMG in the NRMP #Match2020 & a list of useful resources to use ..

Thread no. 1/

#Match2021 #AskAnIMG 1/n First I would like to thank the people who commented on my previous tweet & offered to help @Soa95s @Re_innervated @dr_paz @OscarJMitchell @KhushbooGala2. I love the energy & appreciate the willingness to pitch in. #MedTwitter