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In MetaCast #32, we welcome Dr. Isabele Miyawaki, a recent medical graduate from the Federal University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil, who built an extraordinary residency application that led to 12 interview invitations from highly competitive U.S. programs. Her journey highlights what can happen when strategic planning, research training, and meaningful mentorship come together over time.

During medical school, Isabele became interested in research and began developing skills in systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Through global collaborations, she went on to publish 13 scientific papers, present research at major international conferences, and secure U.S. clinical rotations at institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt, and UPMC. Along the way, she discovered how powerful networking, consistency, and bringing value to research teams can be in building an academic career.

In this conversation, Isabele shares the real process behind building a strong and well-balanced residency application as an international medical graduate. We discuss the importance of combining research productivity, strong exam performance, clinical experience in the United States, and authentic professional relationships that can advocate for you during the application cycle.

Her story offers a practical roadmap for medical students and international graduates who want to pursue training in the United States. From finding research mentors to managing time during medical school, Isabele explains the mindset and strategies that helped her transform opportunities into tangible results.