Dr. Christina Nguyen's Blog

5 RULES TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM OPERATION MAP IN THE US

  When I first set foot in America, I had long nights of tossing and turning and asking myself a frustrating question: “Why have I tried so hard… but no one seems to see or acknowledge it?”   It’s absolutely not because your ability is weak.   Essentially, it’s because you’re devoting all your strength to trying blindly in a system whose rules you don’t really understand.   After more than twenty years of living and more than a decade of working in a professional environment in America, I have realized a truth: The American culture and system are not unfair. On the contrary, it operates in an extremely logical and fair way. Once you deeply understand the rules of the game → All pressures in life and work will suddenly become much lighter. On the contrary, if you refuse to understand the rules → You will always see barriers

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SOME THINGS WOULD BE VERY DISTURBING TO SAY STRAIGHTLY, BUT I STILL WANT TO SAY IT

  There are naked truths in life that we all know to be true, but never want to hear.   Not because it’s wrong. But because it touches the painful places that we always try to hide.   Sometimes, the very things that make us feel the most uncomfortable and uneasy are the awakening words we most need to hear to change.   So, if today I choose to speak a little frankly, tell a little truth… then I hope you understand that the purpose of this article is absolutely not to make anyone feel hurt.   It was born with only one mission: Reminding a few very simple rules of survival but are being accidentally forgotten by most people in the midst of the hustle and bustle of life. 1. The nature of struggling: The illusion of opportunity, possibility and time Article 1: Most people don’t lack opportunities, they

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A TRUTH THAT FEW PEOPLE TALK ABOUT USMLE: “NOT ALL DOCTORS SHOULD GO THIS PATH”

  In recent years, the phrase USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) has become a milestone, a big dream that inspires many doctors and medical students in Vietnam.   I had the opportunity to talk and listen to the thoughts of many colleagues who are planning to embark on this path. Through those conversations, I realized a reality: Most people start their USMLE preparation journey with a very simple and pure belief – as long as they are good enough, as long as they work hard, they will definitely get to the finish line.   But after directly working, accompanying and observing doctors who have been on this path, I realized a naked truth that very few people dare to tell you directly: USMLE is absolutely not the path for everyone.   The reason is not because you lack ability, nor because you are not smart enough.   But because

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SECRETS BEHIND THE MATCH: WHY ARE YOU SO GOOD BUT STILL FAILED IN US INTERNAL?

We’re talking frankly about a strange medical recruiting system: One in which there are clearly vacancies, and there are also a lot of people desperate for them. But in the end, the two sides passed each other and could not meet each other at the destination.   To make it easier to visualize, imagine a simple mathematical scenario. You have 100 chairs in a room, and 120 people are standing outside the door wanting to sit in. In a normal mechanically operating system: The 100 best people will be seated. The remaining 20 people will accept to leave because there is no more space. 👉 Absolutely never have a chair in the room still empty… but people outside still have to stand and suffer.   However, American boarding student (The Match) is a system that operates according to such a paradox: There are both an excess of empty seats and

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WHERE SHOULD WHERE SHOULD WE GO FOR EXAMINATION FOR VIETNAMESE RETURN TO VIETNAM AND HAVE DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS?

  When living and working abroad and have the opportunity to return to Vietnam to travel or visit family, as long as the body has symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, or simply scheduled for a routine endoscopy checkup… then everyone’s general mentality will be: Want to find a place to go to the doctor quickly so it doesn’t affect the schedule. But besides that, I’m extremely afraid of choosing the wrong low-quality facility. Afraid of crowded scenes and jostling. Afraid of having to wait in line for many hours. Fear that the clinic environment is not hygienic and clean. I’m afraid that after completing specialized procedures, the doctor won’t explain clearly. And the biggest fear is the feeling of being tired and having to run around from place to place to complete the procedure.   I myself am a doctor directly practicing in the US, so I confess

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PROGRESSIVE LESSONS ABOUT MONEY AND CAREER FROM WARREN BUFFETT

  There was a quote from Warren Buffett at this year’s annual conference that made the entire auditorium of tens of thousands of people laugh: “And I didn’t have to do a damn thing.” (Temporarily translated as: “And I didn’t have to do a damn thing.”)   Listening to it, it seems extremely humorous and leisurely.   However, for me, it is one of the most profound and valuable lessons about money thinking, career development strategies, and how to build a deep life. 1. Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders’ Meeting: Experience at “Woodstock of investors” This year, I have a very special opportunity to attend the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha. Accompanying me on this trip is Dr. Herman – the previous head doctor at his clinic, who has now chosen “early retirement” to enjoy life.   For those who don’t know, Berkshire Hathaway is one of

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