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Download or read book What a Doctor Looks Like written by Tamika K. Cross and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a Doctor Looks Like" outlines the journey of Dr. Cross as a young girl and aspiring physician from in Detroit, and the path laden with discouragement, lack of mentorship, and self-doubt. Cross explores the process of establishing her identity and self- love at a young age and the realization of their importance as key ingredients for success. This memoir highlights the many obstacles that arose at every step of her journey and how she was able to steer past them and remain on track for achieving her dreams. Dr. Cross discusses the importance of aligning herself with the right mentors, chosen opportunities and a supportive network in achieving success. As Cross transforms from an aspiring physician to a practicing physician, she discovers the frequent influences of bias in medicine on fellow doctors and patients. This powerful memoir uses her unique personal experiences to inspire and motivate others to remain focused on their dreams, which are attainable, regardless of how unrealistic society tells us they are.