A Physician’s Growth Chart: From Undergraduate Studies Through Completing Residency/Fellowship And Beyond

The personal and professional journey from undergraduate studies through medical school, residency, fellowship, and attending physician is a considerable endeavor. I am currently a pediatric Hospitalist and a pediatric residency Associate Program Director at Miami Children’s Hospital and continue to help mentor residents, medical students, and undergraduates to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. The road to becoming a practicing physician is long and requires unwavering personal dedication to succeed through many mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Through these experiences you will grow as an individual into a well-rounded clinician. My goal is to tell you my story and highlight the various steps it takes to pursue this profession. This interactive presentation will use the analogy of a “Physician’s Growth Chart” which will give practical advice as well as the essential steps to succeed in your own journey as a physician.