Thriving beyond ADHD & Failures: Interview with Vickie Medical Student

Meet Vickie, a third-year medical student at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. Growing up on Chicago's south side and attending Chicago Public Schools, Vickie ‪@MadeittoMedicine‬ knew she wanted to be a doctor from a young age but faced academic struggles and multiple setbacks along her journey. Despite these challenges, including sitting for the MCAT five times and completing several post-baccalaureate programs, Vickie persevered. Her story highlights the importance of resilience, community support, and self-advocacy in overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams. Vickie also discusses the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine, debunking myths about affirmative action and stressing the value of representation and understanding in healthcare.
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00:00 Sneak Peak
00:42 Intro
00:42 Introduction to Vickie
02:31 Embracing Identity
04:13 Post-Bacc Programs: Persistence Pays Off
09:08 Mental Health Impacts
12:40 Academic Failures in Medical School
13:47 Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine
16:46 Moving Beyond Academic Failures
20:43 You are not alone
22:21 Diversity in Medicine
23:14 Advocating for Oneself during STEP1
24:39 Embracing One's Journey
25:46 Medical School Application Tips
27:17 Pearls of Wisdom
28:53 Summary of Episode
31:39 Conclusion and Social Media Information
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[@omotayobalogun5490]

Thank you for sharing your journey, Vicks! I resonated with you so much as you said as another Black medical student who has ADHD and has experienced challenges on my journey. Wishing you the best in the future :) I've fallen, but I'll keep skipping.