Dr. T. On Call

With Match Day approaching, Dr. T discusses how imposter syndrome can quietly paralyze high performers, especially as competition intensifies in medicine. She explains three common roots: being told you can't succeed, growing up in hypercritical environments that internalize negativity, and entering new spaces without guidance or resources. She reframes "being an imposter" as a necessary stage of...

In this emotionally charged episode of 'Dr. T On Call,' Dr. Toiya Turknett, soon to be Dr. Toiya Thomas, shares her personal journey with uterine fibroids. As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. T discusses her upcoming myomectomy surgery while providing an educational breakdown of what uterine fibroids are, their disproportionate impact on Black women, and common symptoms. She delv...

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 ap...