IMG Roadmap Series #64: Dr. Eva Beaulieu, Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Interested in landing the residency of your dreams despite being a non-traditional IMG? Dr. Eva Beaulieu is not only dedicated to saving lives, but is also determined to inspire, lead and guide prospective doctors all over the world to achieve their goals.
Tune in this week to hear more about her unique journey and to nab some of her priceless inspirational gems, some of which were published in her instructional novel, "Paging Doctor You."
Dr. Eva Beaulieu was born in Haiti and moved to the US at the age of 15 where she attended high-school and pursued her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University. Both of her parents are doctors, with her late father being a radiologist and her mother being a dermatologist who eventually transitioned into family medicine after moving the US.
Due to her background, she was always interested in becoming a physician, and so aligned herself with students of similar backgrounds and aspirations while at college. Partially due to their inspiration, she decided to pursue her medical degree in England for two years before transferring to the Ross University. She completed her clinical rotations in the US and qualified for residency in the state of Georgia where she currently resides and serves as in internal medicine hospitalist.
As an IMG, especially one of Afro-Caribbean descent, she also noted the different perspectives of US medical graduates during residency. Though their journeys were not the same, she couldn't help but notice the similarities in the challenges they faced.
As such, some of her inspirational nuggets include:
Pick a specialty wisely and be realistic in your goals.
Beware of self-doubt and don't let societal limitations such as the very real racial and ethnic inequality existing in the medical field be your end all, be all.
Always put your best foot forward when studying, preparing personal statements, getting letters of recommendation and interviewing.
Some key takeaways include:
Never limit yourself - with the right motivation and consistency you will be able to land the residency of your dreams.
The importance of discipline, prioritizing, preparedness and routine.
The importance of having a clear and concise plan.
You can learn more about Dr. Eva Beaulieu on her: Instagram @dr.evab and Facebook @Dr. Eva
Are you eager to get yourself a copy of Dr. Beaulieu's novel, "Paging Doctor You"? We're having a giveaway! To qualify, simply leave a review of this episode wherever you listen to your podcasts and get a chance to win a copy of this book along with Dr. Lum's book "Beyond Challenges."
Listen to the full episode at the links below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-img-roadmap/id1490731292
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45NNJ7ewtqynqyssbwm1xz
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mOGMzY2EwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1490731292/the-img-roadmap-podcast
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-img-roadmap-GE0MMg