On Episode 30 of Black in Science, I spoke with double Dr. Chidi Akusobi who currently works as a first year Internal Medicine Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. To open, Dr. Akusobi recounts his childhood while growing up in the Bronx, NY before transitioning to his time as an undergraduate Evolutionary Biology major at Yale University. Following this, Dr. Akusobi shares his experience while completing his Master’s in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge. After rehashing the details of his graduate research project, Dr. Akusobi discusses his time as an MD/Ph.D candidate at Harvard Medical School, including his dissertation work surrounding the characterization of essential genes pertinent to the survival of Mycobacterium Abscessus. Before disclosing his long-term career plans, Dr. Akusobi delves into his experience undergoing the Matching process for residency. To conclude, Dr. Akusobi reveals his feelings on the importance of developing a supportive community, prioritizing self care and embracing a proper work ethic.

If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Akusobi's episode of the podcast and wish to contact him with questions, feel free to reach out via:

Email: chidi.akusobi@gmail.com

Twitter: @chidiakusobi

Instagram: @chidiakusobi