Pt. 2 of Overcoming Adversity: Dr. Tosin Odunsi’s Persistence and Passion
In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, the host interviews Dr. Tosin Odunsi, an OB/GYN in Chicago, about her remarkable journey into medicine. Dr. Odunsi shares how she was inspired by her father, a GYN oncologist, to pursue a career in medicine from the age of three. Despite numerous challenges, including rejections and repeated attempts at medical exams, Dr. Odunsi’s perseverance and passion for women’s health led her to successfully become a physician. She discusses her educational path from Cornell to medical school and her determination to follow her calling against all odds.
Dr. Odunsi opens up about the significant personal loss of her husband during her intern year of residency and how this tragedy shaped the trajectory of her life and career. She emphasizes that this defining moment made her re-evaluate her identity and pushed her to confront and manage her grief and PTSD while continuing her medical training. Through sharing her story publicly on social media and her platform ‘Life by Tosin,’ she found therapeutic solace that inspired many others facing similar struggles.
Highlighting her late diagnosis of ADHD at age 35, Dr. Odunsi reflects on the missed opportunities for support during her academic years. She discusses her unique approach to teaching and patient care that accommodates diverse learning and cognitive styles, emphasizing routine and systematic approaches. Dr. Odunsi’s transparency, resilience, and the consistent message of perseverance resonate through her discussions, providing motivation and guidance for future physicians navigating their own challenges in the medical field.
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