Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Dr. T On Call' with Dr. Toiya Turknett.

In this debut podcast episode, Dr. T shares her inspiring journey of becoming a board certified Internal Medicine physician. Despite numerous obstacles, lack of guidance, and under-preparation, she pursued her goal with determination.

She discusses her academic journey from Hampton University, overcoming a challenging application process to medical school, and her residency experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. T emphasizes the importance of mentorship and preparation, offering advice for aspiring professionals to map out their journeys and seek guidance.

Join Dr. T as she delves into lessons learned and aims to inspire others on their paths to achieving their goals.

00:00 Ep 1: From Dreams to MD: Becoming Dr T

00:03 Introduction to Dr. T On Call

00:17 The Origin of Paging Dr. T

02:05 Early Life and Inspiration

04:02 High School Achievements

06:43 College Journey and HBCU Experience

09:45 The Struggle to Get into Medical School

19:35 Medical School Challenges and Success

24:47 Residency and the COVID-19 Pandemic

26:09 Becoming a Practicing Physician

27:31 Final Thoughts and Advice