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In our world of today, many marginalized communities face systemic injustices when seeking medical care, which leads to disproportionate rates of chronic illness and even death. OBGYN resident Dr. Nina Snowden, after having felt the brunt of these disparities herself, has dedicated her life to making a difference no matter how small. Keep listening to find out more about this IMG's story of determination and resilience.

As a US IMG, Dr. Snowden completed her undergraduate and master's degrees in the US and even served as a registered dietician. After having faced a tragedy, however, Dr. Snowden felt inspired to start medical school at a later age than most students. It is this resolve that guided her through her medical education as she moved step by step to fulfill her calling to be a physician. She attended the St. George's University in Grenada and was able to maintain good grades throughout her time there. 

When asked to share the highlights of her journey to the match, Dr. Snowden dropped the following gems of advice:

Overall, despite a rough beginning, Dr. Snowden was determined not to become a statistic, and despite being an underdog, she was determined to achieve all of her goals. As such, she constantly reminded herself to: Strive to do better in all things. Once you do your best, everything else will fall in line. 

Feeling inspired? You can reach out to Dr. Snowden to find out more about her phenomenal story via her Instagram @drnina_obgyn and her email: nina.s.snowden@gmail.com

Listen to the full episode using the links below:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-imgroadmap-series-77-dr-nina-snowden-obstetrics/id1490731292?i=1000522741273

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aP5rRjsmZM2aXkx63ymag

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mOGMzY2EwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz/episode/N2QzYjEyNjEtY2E1Yy00MGE5LTg3NjAtYWY4NzhhNzU3M2M5?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwv4-3nejwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ