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Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine[1]
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Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback.
Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming.
Professional Interest: Infectious Disease
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Biographical context: Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback.
Erika Bravo, DO Erika Bravo, DO Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease What is your favorite part of the St. John’s Internal Medicine Program? Supportive environment. Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback. You would never feel alone. What is the most difficult part of residency? Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming. However, with perseverance and faith in own's abilities, you will get through it! What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Make the most out of all your rotations. Learn as much as you can from your residents and attendings. I did this during my M4, and it made transitioning from M4 to PGY-1 easier. What’s life in Cleveland like outside of the hospital? Cleveland is surprisingly diverse! It has everything I like—bougie coffee shops (highly recommend Mojo's at Bay Village), thrift shops with hidden gems, markets with international foods selections and fresh produces, etc. Aside from shops, Cleveland also has great MetroParks! My favorite one is Rocky River Reservation! It has great hiking trails, and it looks beautiful in the Fall with all the foliage. What’s your favorite Cleveland restaurant? Hands up to Istanbul Grill! They have the best baba-ghanoush and delicious pita bread!
Biographical context: Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming.
Erika Bravo, DO Erika Bravo, DO Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease What is your favorite part of the St. John’s Internal Medicine Program? Supportive environment. Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback. You would never feel alone. What is the most difficult part of residency? Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming. However, with perseverance and faith in own's abilities, you will get through it! What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Make the most out of all your rotations. Learn as much as you can from your residents and attendings. I did this during my M4, and it made transitioning from M4 to PGY-1 easier. What’s life in Cleveland like outside of the hospital? Cleveland is surprisingly diverse! It has everything I like—bougie coffee shops (highly recommend Mojo's at Bay Village), thrift shops with hidden gems, markets with international foods selections and fresh produces, etc. Aside from shops, Cleveland also has great MetroParks! My favorite one is Rocky River Reservation! It has great hiking trails, and it looks beautiful in the Fall with all the foliage. What’s your favorite Cleveland restaurant? Hands up to Istanbul Grill! They have the best baba-ghanoush and delicious pita bread!
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Erika Bravo, DO Erika Bravo, DO Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease What is your favorite part of the St. John’s Internal Medicine Program? Supportive environment. Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback. You would never feel alone. What is the most difficult part of residency? Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming. However, with perseverance and faith in own's abilities, you will get through it! What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Make the most out of all your rotations. Learn as much as you can from your residents and attendings. I did this during my M4, and it made transitioning from M4 to PGY-1 easier. What’s life in Cleveland like outside of the hospital? Cleveland is surprisingly diverse! It has everything I like—bougie coffee shops (highly recommend Mojo's at Bay Village), thrift shops with hidden gems, markets with international foods selections and fresh produces, etc. Aside from shops, Cleveland also has great MetroParks! My favorite one is Rocky River Reservation! It has great hiking trails, and it looks beautiful in the Fall with all the foliage. What’s your favorite Cleveland restaurant? Hands up to Istanbul Grill! They have the best baba-ghanoush and delicious pita bread!
Education record: Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease
Identity: Erika Bravo, DO
Erika Bravo, DO Erika Bravo, DO Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease What is your favorite part of the St. John’s Internal Medicine Program? Supportive environment. Everyone (my colleagues and attendings) is always there to help you grow and succeed as long as you keep an open-mind and stay receptive to feedback. You would never feel alone. What is the most difficult part of residency? Transitioning from PGY-1 to PGY-2 as you take in more responsibilities--which can be overwhelming. However, with perseverance and faith in own's abilities, you will get through it! What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Make the most out of all your rotations. Learn as much as you can from your residents and attendings. I did this during my M4, and it made transitioning from M4 to PGY-1 easier. What’s life in Cleveland like outside of the hospital? Cleveland is surprisingly diverse! It has everything I like—bougie coffee shops (highly recommend Mojo's at Bay Village), thrift shops with hidden gems, markets with international foods selections and fresh produces, etc. Aside from shops, Cleveland also has great MetroParks! My favorite one is Rocky River Reservation! It has great hiking trails, and it looks beautiful in the Fall with all the foliage. What’s your favorite Cleveland restaurant? Hands up to Istanbul Grill! They have the best baba-ghanoush and delicious pita bread!
Research interests: Professional Interest: Infectious Disease
Hometown: Rochester, NY Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Professional Interest: Infectious Disease