Recently, my inbox has received many messages saying, “Hey, I just started learning about the USMLE and I feel so confused.”
1. THE ROAD I USED TO TRAVEL
Remembering 20 years ago when I left for America, my luggage had nothing but a very vague dream – simply to have a better future. I don’t know what that future looks like, nor do I know what I will have to do to get that future.
I was so naive that before going to America, I asked my aunt:
“In America, does everyone have to speak English?”
My aunt replied:
“Yes, child, everyone must speak English.”
Even though at that time my English capital was not much, I somehow didn’t feel scared or worried at that time. At that time, I just thought “Just keep going and you will get there, keep trying and you will be able to do it.”
But then life is not like a dream, and reality has many times given me “cold water.” From speaking English that no one understands, to getting lost on the road nearly 1 hour on the highway when I first learned to drive, then later when entering medical school, the teacher gave me a bitter comment “This girl doesn’t know anything,” and then there were times when I felt “Do I not know something like the teacher said? Am I barging into a world that doesn’t belong to me?” me?”
I used to feel very self-conscious and inferior because I was “ not a native American,” “didn’t have much money” also “ didn’t have many opinions system.”
While I was still studying hard, other people were doing this research project or participating in that internship.
2. TRANSFORMATION IN MIND
But those moments when I’m lost in self-centered thoughts are also when I realize that my classmates achieve better results than me, not because they’re smarter than me or more diligent than me, but because they “know” more than me. They know what to do, what not to do, to reach success the fastest, with the least effort.
And so I realized that I needed to find a guide. Instructions to reduce confusion. Instructions to avoid wandering around, to avoid wasting time and money. Instructions to reduce falls and reduce pain if you fall. Instructions to turn your dream into reality.
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And then I found myself, not just one, but many, guides. Instructor in the medical field. Instructor in business. Personal development coach, emotional intelligence coach. If I’m missing something, I’ll look for instructions for that. And they are the people who have contributed significantly to my success today.
Returning to Vietnam this time after 20 years, although I am no longer an innocent girl, I am still forever a “dream chaser”— a person who pursues a dream. The only difference is that I’m no longer alone, but I’m happy to always have teachers and companions with me.
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If you also have many dreams and ambitions for the future, but don’t know where to start, I hope you will soon find yourself a caring and suitable guide to help you grow more. wings” and quickly conquer your dream.
If you are a Vietnamese doctor with dream of becoming a resident doctor in the US and want guidance, please send a message to your inbox for further support.
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Dr. Christina Nguyen
The Phoenix Medical Academy.
PS: In the picture is a funny patient of mine.
