Feeling loved by the BMC Surgery OR nurses 🦋 How beautiful is this sea glass thyroid???!?!?!?

A vow I made in kindergarten has finally come true - reintroducing myself as Katerina Jou, MD!

It was an honor to have been hooded by my mentor and surrounded by so many loved ones on this memorable day.

Thank you CUNY School of Medicine and @CUNY . Congratulations to the Class of 2024 🎊

Just took my last comat! Officially done with 3rd year clerkships. Next up ➡️ Dedicated 🤩

Incredibly grateful to become the first physician in my family, for my family’s support across four countries & three timezones, and for my peers & mentors who made it the best four years 🩵

📟 Next up, “it’s Dr. Smith with surgery”

Honored to spend another year with this incredible group of leaders & future surgeons. The future of AWS and mentorship is bright! 💜

Officially Dr. Lester!

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A comic reflection on the roller coaster of medical training 🎢

How do you possibly capture all the ups and downs, the amazing moments and terrible moments, and every messy moment in between?

🥹✨It has been an honor to serve alongside these amazing future surgeons as a part of the WomenSurgeons National Medical Student Committee for the past year.

Grateful for AWS, where I’ve found genuine friendships and unforgettable experiences. 🩺

Had a great time presenting at my base hospital’s annual research day!

Had the opportunity to write a piece for the WomenSurgeons blog on my experiences in medical school and with the Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee - give it a read! (and join AWS 😁) blog.womensurgeons.org/medical-studen…

We are officially live! REAM Ortho is a national organization for medical students, residents, and attendings who are passionate about conducting quality research in Orthopedic Surgery. Please visit reamortho.com for more information. Applications will open 5/1/24!

SAGES is in Long Beach in 2025! #SAGES2024 - officially one of my favorite conferences so far. Attended with SIUH Northwell Health Surgery, presented 2 posters with my mentor Neil Mukherjee , met inspiring surgeons, and learned a ton. Looking forward to future meetings!

WomenSurgeons

Thank you National SAOAO for the opportunity to present my poster on a unique case report! The spring conference was a great experience, hope to see you again soon!

Day 2! Hello from Vegas ⭐️ National SAOAO

Enjoyed being in beautiful Salt Lake City for the annual CWIS. Thank you CWIS for giving me another opportunity to present our work this year-always a blast! #CWIS2024

Did I buy a crash cart for my 13 month old?
Yes, yes I did.

'Perhaps medicine isn't the field for you.'

I heard these words 8 years ago from a physician/mentor after my second unsuccessful application cycle.

Look at us now!

#physiatry #Match2024

Please share Kevin’s story and consider donating! gofund.me/0a1460cb

#orthotwitter residents and med students we need your help!!

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Some friends of his, have created a GoFundMe to alleviate some of his financial burden. Any help is appreciated.

Beyond that, please consider sharing Kevin’s story and supporting this future neurologist. 🧠

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