EP. 120: ADHD, Medical School and Receiving Accommodations for the USMLE Board Exams with Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today on Episode 120 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy invites Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez to her podcast.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Sanchez earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago and will join Adventist Health White Memorial (Los Angeles, CA) as a Family Medicine resident. While working with many underserved communities in Chicago and Los Angeles, Elizabeth found her niche in primary care where she integrates her passions of caring for underserved communities, public health advocacy, research and mentorship for the next generation of doctors. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to medical school, Dr. Sanchez spent over 5 years working in translational and clinical research at the UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, and later at UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia. Most recently, Dr. Sanchez worked as medical data manager for COVID-19 testing at a San Jose medical start up called Work Health Solutions. She also is dedicated to mentoring medical students with adult ADHD and eliminating the stigma within the medical community.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez shares:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Her ADHD story and t</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">he circumstances surrounding her diagnosis? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Her experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How her ADHD challenged her in medical school</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Her struggle with the NBME board and being denied additional time for the USMLE exams</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How socioeconomic status can affect a person’s