Ep3 (Part 2): Not matching into Surgery and moving on

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In Part 2 of my Caribbean med school series, I dive into what came after the island. From learning how I actually process information, to falling in love with trauma surgery during clinical rotations—I take you through the highs, lows, and full-body Red Bull crashes of third and fourth year med school.

I also share what it was like to apply for residency three years in a row, not match, and eventually walk away from clinical practice altogether. This is the real story behind what happens when you give something everything you’ve got—and still don’t get the outcome you expected.

If you're considering medical school (Caribbean or otherwise), are facing setbacks, or are just curious about what this path really looks like, this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Part 1 Recap
01:00 – Discovering My Learning Style & Calming the Chaos
01:44 – Dating, Dogs, and Learning to Be Human Again
03:10 – Finishing Basic Sciences & Taking Step 1
04:00 – Starting Clinical Rotations in California
05:30 – Falling in Love with Trauma Surgery
08:10 – The Aha Moment: I Was Made for This
09:00 – Trauma Surgeons, Blunt Talk, and Finding My People
10:00 – Finishing Third Year & Taking Step 2 Exams
12:00 – Fourth Year: Rotating Across the Country
13:45 – Plastic Surgery Dreams… and Reality Checks
15:00 – Committing Fully to Trauma Surgery
16:00 – First Residency Application Cycle: No Interviews
17:10 – The Emotional Toll of Not Matching
18:00 – Second Cycle: More Interviews, Still No Match
19:00 – SOAP Offers & Temptation to Switch Specialties
20:00 – Why I Said No to Plan B
21:00 – What Makes a Good Doctor... And What Didn't Fit Me
22:00 – Third Cycle: All or Nothing
23:30 – Financial & Emotional Costs of Residency Applications
25:00 – The Reality of Being Qualified… But Still Unmatched
26:00 – Shutting the Door & Choosing a New Path
27:10 – What I Don’t Regret About My Med School Journey
28:00 – Using My MD Outside of the Clinic
29:00 – Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in Healthcare Tech
30:10 – Final Reflections: Why It Was Still Worth It
31:00 – Who Caribbean Med School Is Right For
33:00 – Studying Tips & What I Wish I Knew
34:00 – The Emotional Reality of Med School
35:30 – Mental Health and Support Systems Matter
36:30 – Caribbean Med School: Is It Worth It for You?
37:30 – Preview: Upcoming Episodes on AI, Research, and Industry Careers
38:30 – Closing Thoughts & How to Reach Out