44. IMG Roadmap Series #60: Dr. Wafa Qulikhan, Research

This week’s podcast is an interview with Dr. Wafa Qulikhan. Dr. Qulikhan is an IMG from Saudi Arabia who attended medical school in China. After graduation in 2016, she came to the United States with the intentions of applying to residency. Instead she found herself in an observership in family medicine doing standard tasks and documentation. This led her into the world of clinical research as a research coordinator at University of Texas. Along with hearing Dr. Qulikhan’s unique perspective and journey, you will also learn: The value of research experience The importance of networking The responsibilities of a research coordinator How to find and prepare for research positions Here are just a few key takeaways from Dr. Qulikhan: There is a place for IMGs outside of a clinical setting You aren’t limited by the statistics for IMGs Be aware of the differences in the experiences of those you ask for advice You can pursue what you desire You can create your own path If you want to get in touch with Dr. Qulikhan, you can reach out through Instagram @doc.wj To learn about clinical trials happening near you, visit https://clinicaltrials.gov/ Listen to the full episode at the links below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-img-roadmap-podcast/id1490731292 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45NNJ7ewtqynqyssbwm1xz Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mOGMzY2EwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1490731292/the-img-roadmap-podcast RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-img-roadmap-podcast-GE0MMg