“You are a bright, grown-up girl now, almost 15-years old. You must take ownership of yourself and your body and look after your physical, mental, and emotional health. Eating healthy food, making healthier choices, exercising even if just for 30 minutes, and reaching out to the therapist again will go a long, long way.” This is the kind of advice I was giving my teenage patient last week during continuity clinic, and the kind of advice I am sure you give out too, no matter what specialty you are in. However, sometimes it feels hypocritical. As a resident physician, I wonder how many times a week do you give advice to your patients that perhaps also applies to you?…(read more )
Name: Dr. Shreya Doshi
Home Country: India
Training Site: Sinai Hospital, Maryland
Specialty: Pediatrics
Journeys in Medicine Blog Post: Is Self-Care on Your To-Do List?
Home Country: India
Training Site: Sinai Hospital, Maryland
Specialty: Pediatrics
Journeys in Medicine Blog Post: Is Self-Care on Your To-Do List?
“I wanted to come here because I wanted to pursue training in a different environment, have new experiences, and new training opportunities, and also work with people from a diverse background.”
— Dr. Shreya Doshi
International medical graduates account for about one quarter of all physicians in graduate medical education in the United States. Within that cohort, there are more than 12,500 foreign national physicians, sponsored by ECFMG on the J-1 visa, providing critical health care services and cultural diversity. ECFMG is designated by the U.S. Department of State as the sole BridgeUSA sponsor for J-1 exchange visitor physicians enrolled in accredited programs of graduate medical education or training. During the COVID-19 pandemic, J-1 physicians have played a vital role on health care teams that are stretched to the limit.
