Sincerely Starling (Medicine, Natural Hair, and Everything in Between)

***Originally recorded in November 2019***

Our first episode of our #A2O2O Graduation series! On this episode, we interviewed recent medical school graduate and incoming dermatology resident Dr. Starling Tolliver! Hear her talk about her journey to medicine, how tragedy motivated her to start Ohio State's MAPS Chapter, how she was able to succeed in medical school, and her thoughts on health & hair for Black patients

• Introduction:
  • Who is Starling Tolliver?
  • How did you get to where you are sitting right now?
• Your Story - Pre-Medical Journey
  • How was navigating pre-med courses here in college as a student of color?
  • What were some of the challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?
  • You mention on your blog about the significant impact of a tragic event that occurred to a close friend of yours during your undergraduate years. How did manifest into the work you do today?
• Beasting Medical School
  • During your time in medical school, you have excelled in the classroom, with pretty excellent grades. AND you obliterated the behemoth that is USMLE Step 1, with a score of over 250! What is your key to success?
• Health & Hair for Black
  • What motivates you to be a dermatologist? Why do you think it is important to prioritize hair & skin care for melanated men and women?
• Closing
  • Next 10 years - where do you see yourself? What is Dr. Starling Tolliver up to?
  • Where can we follow you? How can we support you?