105. Her dream program preferred IMGs with green cards? Internist Dr. Anita Lwanga reveals how landed the residency anyway! (IMG Roadmap Series #100)
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Sometimes, when applying for residency, you may feel like you don’t check all of the boxes on the program coordinators’ list. But you shouldn’t let this discourage you – proceed anyway! Dr. Anita Lwanga is here today to show us how persistence and belief in yourself can yield results. Keep listening to find out more!
Calling in from Western Canada where she grew up and did her undergraduate training, Dr. Lwanga begins by sharing some of her background:
Dr. Lwanga’s unique residency story:
As such, she advises IMGs to:
As a former competitive gymnast, Dr. Lwanga is passionate about nutrition and exercise. She has high hopes for her practice and envisions a future where she will be able to see her patients with no rush and incorporate lifestyle medicine in her care.
You can reach out to Dr. Lwanga and learn more about her inspiring story via:
Linkedin: Anita Lwanga
Instagram: @lwangamd
Twitter: @lwangamd
Tiktok: @drlwanga
Access free resources and view our course catalog at imgroadmap.com.
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