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Pile of colorful handwritten greeting cards and sticky notes congratulating Mackenzie, with messages of support and good wishes.

Pile of colorful handwritten greeting cards and sticky notes congratulating Mackenzie, with messages of support and good wishes.

My Essential Packing List for a Term on the Island: Comforts of Home and Heart

May 31

Regaining Self-Trust: A Journey of Keeping Promises to Yourself Amidst Chaos

Regaining Self-Trust: A Journey of Keeping Promises to Yourself Amidst Chaos

Regaining Self-Trust: A Journey of Keeping Promises to Yourself Amidst Chaos

May 24

Narrow sandstone canyon with smooth, curved walls in warm brown hues. Light filters in from above, casting soft glows on the sandy floor.

Narrow sandstone canyon with smooth, curved walls in warm brown hues. Light filters in from above, casting soft glows on the sandy floor.

Protecting Your Peace Without Feeling Guilty: Navigating Family Expectations, Boundaries, and Emotional Well-Being

May 17

Preparing for Exams Without Losing Yourself in the Process

Preparing for Exams Without Losing Yourself in the Process

Preparing for Exams Without Losing Yourself in the Process

May 10

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Close-up of a textured peach-colored blazer with gold buttons. The label is partially visible. The fabric has a subtle shimmer.

Professional Style in Medical School: Showing Up Confidently Without Losing Yourself

May 3

Rest Without Guilt: Redefining Productivity in Medical School

Rest Without Guilt: Redefining Productivity in Medical School

Rest Without Guilt: Redefining Productivity in Medical School

Apr 26

Elegant bed with floral bedding and a pink blanket in a cozy room. Pink and white flower arrangement adorns the headboard, emitting a serene vibe.

Elegant bed with floral bedding and a pink blanket in a cozy room. Pink and white flower arrangement adorns the headboard, emitting a serene vibe.

Homesickness in Medical School: Building a Life Away From Home

Apr 19

3D heart model on tablet screen, displaying "Right Auricle of Heart" with colorful veins. Background shows text about heart anatomy.

3D heart model on tablet screen, displaying "Right Auricle of Heart" with colorful veins. Background shows text about heart anatomy.

How I Actually Study Anatomy & Pathology in Medical School (Resources That Made It Click)

Apr 12

Everyone always guesses plastics or peds.

And then I tell them I want to be a forensic pathologist.

This week on Forensic Fashionista, we are talking about pink, pathology, being underestimated, why I fell in love with forensic medicine, and why becoming a doctor should not require becoming less of yourself along the way.

Also discussed: pink scrubs, autopsy PPE, my childhood CSI obsession, and the imaginary beige blazer I apparently have personal beef with.

Pink, Forensic Pathology, and Becoming the Doctor I Want to Be is live now. Link in bio.
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#forensicpathology #forensicpathologist #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #ForensicFashionista

Everyone always guesses plastics or peds.

And then I tell them I want to be a forensic pathologist.

This week on Forensic Fashionista, we are talking about pink, pathology, being underestimated, why I fell in love with forensic medicine, and why becoming a doctor should not require becoming less of yourself along the way.

Also discussed: pink scrubs, autopsy PPE, my childhood CSI obsession, and the imaginary beige blazer I apparently have personal beef with.

Pink, Forensic Pathology, and Becoming the Doctor I Want to Be is live now. Link in bio.
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#forensicpathology #forensicpathologist #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #ForensicFashionista

first day of T5!!

somehow we’re already here.

new term, new lectures, same girl convincing herself that this will be the term she stays completely caught up.

after taking a little time to rest and reset after T4, it feels really good to be starting again. a little nervous, a lot excited, and very grateful to be one step closer.

here’s to everything this term has waiting for me 🩺

new blog post on my t4 thoughts and experiences. check it out and let me know your thoughts :)
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#medstudent #medicalstudent #grwm #womeninmedicine #sgu

first day of T5!!

somehow we’re already here.

new term, new lectures, same girl convincing herself that this will be the term she stays completely caught up.

after taking a little time to rest and reset after T4, it feels really good to be starting again. a little nervous, a lot excited, and very grateful to be one step closer.

here’s to everything this term has waiting for me 🩺

new blog post on my t4 thoughts and experiences. check it out and let me know your thoughts :)
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#medstudent #medicalstudent #grwm #womeninmedicine #sgu

I came to Grenada expecting to learn medicine.

I never expected the island itself to teach me about slowing down, finding beauty in difficult seasons, and remembering that my worth has never been measured by a grade.

This week’s blog is one that’s especially close to my heart.

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#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedschool #islandlife

I came to Grenada expecting to learn medicine.

I never expected the island itself to teach me about slowing down, finding beauty in difficult seasons, and remembering that my worth has never been measured by a grade.

This week’s blog is one that’s especially close to my heart.

🔗 Link in bio.
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#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedschool #islandlife

When I started clinical skills, I thought I would be learning physical exams.

What surprised me most was not where to place my stethoscope or how to memorize the checklist; it was everything else.

The awkward moments, the communication, the trust patients place in us, and the realization that medicine is just as much about compassion as it is about science.

This week’s blog is one that is especially close to my heart. I hope it reminds every medical student that it is okay to still be learning. 💗

🔗 Read the full post through the link in my bio.
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#MedicalStudent #ClinicalSkills #FutureDoctor #ForensicFashionista #MedicalSchool

When I started clinical skills, I thought I would be learning physical exams.

What surprised me most was not where to place my stethoscope or how to memorize the checklist; it was everything else.

The awkward moments, the communication, the trust patients place in us, and the realization that medicine is just as much about compassion as it is about science.

This week’s blog is one that is especially close to my heart. I hope it reminds every medical student that it is okay to still be learning. 💗

🔗 Read the full post through the link in my bio.
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#MedicalStudent #ClinicalSkills #FutureDoctor #ForensicFashionista #MedicalSchool

I used to think every exhausting week meant I was burned out.

Turns out, stress and burnout ask for very different kinds of care.

This week’s blog is a little coffee chat about how I’ve learned to tell the difference, and why listening to your mind and body is one of the greatest forms of self-care.
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#burnout #stress #medstudent #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine

I used to think every exhausting week meant I was burned out.

Turns out, stress and burnout ask for very different kinds of care.

This week’s blog is a little coffee chat about how I’ve learned to tell the difference, and why listening to your mind and body is one of the greatest forms of self-care.
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#burnout #stress #medstudent #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine

For years, I thought being strong meant handling everything by myself.

This week’s blog is about anxiety, overwhelm, communication, and what I’m still learning about asking for support.
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#MentalHealthAwareness #MedicalStudentLife #WomenInMedicine #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth

For years, I thought being strong meant handling everything by myself.

This week’s blog is about anxiety, overwhelm, communication, and what I’m still learning about asking for support.
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#MentalHealthAwareness #MedicalStudentLife #WomenInMedicine #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth

There have been seasons where I stopped doing many of the things that once made me feel like myself.

Not because I didn’t care.

Because I was exhausted.

I’ve learned that getting ready isn’t always about appearance.

Sometimes it’s an act of self-respect.

A reminder that you deserve care even on the days you don’t feel your best.
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There have been seasons where I stopped doing many of the things that once made me feel like myself.

Not because I didn’t care.

Because I was exhausted.

I’ve learned that getting ready isn’t always about appearance.

Sometimes it’s an act of self-respect.

A reminder that you deserve care even on the days you don’t feel your best.
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Some of the things that helped me through difficult seasons weren’t big breakthroughs.

They were small rituals.

Opening the blinds.
 Making coffee.
 Putting on jewelry.
 Getting ready for the day.

Not because I needed to look a certain way.

Because those moments helped me feel like myself again.

This week’s blog is all about the quiet ways we care for ourselves when life feels heavy.

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#ForensicFashionista #MedicalStudent #WomenInMedicine #SelfCare #MedicalSchoolLife

Some of the things that helped me through difficult seasons weren’t big breakthroughs.

They were small rituals.

Opening the blinds.
 Making coffee.
 Putting on jewelry.
 Getting ready for the day.

Not because I needed to look a certain way.

Because those moments helped me feel like myself again.

This week’s blog is all about the quiet ways we care for ourselves when life feels heavy.

Link in bio.
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#ForensicFashionista #MedicalStudent #WomenInMedicine #SelfCare #MedicalSchoolLife

death work isn’t just science.

it’s responsibility, ethics, dignity, and remembering that every case was once someone’s loved one.

new blog post is live
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#forensicpathology #medicalstudentlife #womeninmedicine #medicalethics #forensicscience

death work isn’t just science.

it’s responsibility, ethics, dignity, and remembering that every case was once someone’s loved one.

new blog post is live
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#forensicpathology #medicalstudentlife #womeninmedicine #medicalethics #forensicscience

some people pack extra shoes...i pack extra books + my kindle. they are genuinely a medical school necessity and i will not be taking questions 📚🐉
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#booklover #romantasy #medicalstudentlife #womeninmedicine #kindlereads

some people pack extra shoes...i pack extra books + my kindle. they are genuinely a medical school necessity and i will not be taking questions 📚🐉
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#booklover #romantasy #medicalstudentlife #womeninmedicine #kindlereads

after multiple terms on the island, these are the things i genuinely couldn’t live without ☕️📚💐
new blog post is live!

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#medicalstudentlife #caribbeanmedschool #womeninmedicine #studentwellness #grenada

after multiple terms on the island, these are the things i genuinely couldn’t live without ☕️📚💐
new blog post is live!

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#medicalstudentlife #caribbeanmedschool #womeninmedicine #studentwellness #grenada

sometimes rebuilding yourself starts with keeping tiny promises to yourself consistently
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#healingjourney #selfgrowth #mentalwellness #medicalschoollife

sometimes rebuilding yourself starts with keeping tiny promises to yourself consistently
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#healingjourney #selfgrowth #mentalwellness #medicalschoollife

burnout, overwhelm, survival mode, constantly disappointing yourself… it changes the way you see yourself over time. this week’s post is about rebuilding that trust slowly and gently. (link in bio)
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#selftrust #personalgrowth #medicalstudent #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine

burnout, overwhelm, survival mode, constantly disappointing yourself… it changes the way you see yourself over time. this week’s post is about rebuilding that trust slowly and gently. (link in bio)
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#selftrust #personalgrowth #medicalstudent #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine

sometimes protecting your peace is what allows you to keep chasing the dream
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#forensicpathology #futuredoctor #womeninmedicine #medicalstudent

sometimes protecting your peace is what allows you to keep chasing the dream
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#forensicpathology #futuredoctor #womeninmedicine #medicalstudent

loving your family deeply and still needing boundaries can both exist at the same time.

this week’s post was a really personal one for me

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#medicalstudent #homesickness #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine #personalgrowth

loving your family deeply and still needing boundaries can both exist at the same time.

this week’s post was a really personal one for me

(link in bio)
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#medicalstudent #homesickness #mentalhealth #womeninmedicine #personalgrowth

currently writing this while studying for my cardio, renal, and neuro modular tomorrow
�this is what’s actually helping me survive exam season without completely losing myself
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#medicalschool #medstudentlife #examseason #studytips #medicalstudent

currently writing this while studying for my cardio, renal, and neuro modular tomorrow
�this is what’s actually helping me survive exam season without completely losing myself
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#medicalschool #medstudentlife #examseason #studytips #medicalstudent

i used to think i had to tone myself down to be taken seriously. i was wrong.
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#medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #professionalstyle #confidence #medschoollife

i used to think i had to tone myself down to be taken seriously. i was wrong.
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#medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #professionalstyle #confidence #medschoollife

this is what changed my mindset completely. i wrote this for anyone who feels guilty slowing down.
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#medicalstudent #burnoutrecovery #studytips #medschoollife #selfcare

this is what changed my mindset completely. i wrote this for anyone who feels guilty slowing down.
(link in bio)
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#medicalstudent #burnoutrecovery #studytips #medschoollife #selfcare

this is the side of medical school i didn’t expect.

i wrote this for anyone feeling far from home.

link in bio.
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#caribbeanmedschool #homesickness #medstudentlife #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

this is the side of medical school i didn’t expect.

i wrote this for anyone feeling far from home.

link in bio.
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#caribbeanmedschool #homesickness #medstudentlife #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

i spent a long time feeling like nothing was sticking. this is what finally helped 💗

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#caribbeanmedschool #medstudentlife #studytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

i spent a long time feeling like nothing was sticking. this is what finally helped 💗

(link in bio)
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#caribbeanmedschool #medstudentlife #studytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

Balancing love and distance isn’t easy, but it can deepen connection and growth. New on the blog: practical tips, emotional truths, and real rewards of long-distance relationships while in school.

Full post up now. Link in bio.
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#longdistancelove #studentrelationships #relationshipadvise #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

Balancing love and distance isn’t easy, but it can deepen connection and growth. New on the blog: practical tips, emotional truths, and real rewards of long-distance relationships while in school.

Full post up now. Link in bio.
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#longdistancelove #studentrelationships #relationshipadvise #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

Reintroducing myself…🤍

I am Mackenzie, a second-year medical student with a love for pathology and an eye for the details most people overlook.

Focused. Intentional. Building something that is entirely my own.

This chapter feels different; more aligned, more refined, and just the beginning.

Future forensic pathologist…and I am only getting started. ✨
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#MedicalStudent #WomenInMedicine #FuturePathologist #ForensicPathology #BecomingHer

Reintroducing myself…🤍

I am Mackenzie, a second-year medical student with a love for pathology and an eye for the details most people overlook.

Focused. Intentional. Building something that is entirely my own.

This chapter feels different; more aligned, more refined, and just the beginning.

Future forensic pathologist…and I am only getting started. ✨
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#MedicalStudent #WomenInMedicine #FuturePathologist #ForensicPathology #BecomingHer

even on the busiest days
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #staypolished #forensicfashionista

even on the busiest days
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #staypolished #forensicfashionista

this mindset shift was huge for me… especially during busy weeks like this week. with an exam tomorrow this is really helping me stay grounded 💗

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #staypolished #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

this mindset shift was huge for me… especially during busy weeks like this week. with an exam tomorrow this is really helping me stay grounded 💗

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #staypolished #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

a gentle reminder for this week

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #routine

a gentle reminder for this week

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #routine

this week’s post is about something i didn’t realize i needed during med school… learning how to take care of myself in small, consistent ways 💗

it’s not about being perfect, just about feeling a little more like yourself again

link in bio

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #staypolished #forensicfashionista

this week’s post is about something i didn’t realize i needed during med school… learning how to take care of myself in small, consistent ways 💗

it’s not about being perfect, just about feeling a little more like yourself again

link in bio

follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #staypolished #forensicfashionista

this one feels really personal… i didn’t always have this figured out 💗

new blog post up tomorrow…follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #staypolished

this one feels really personal… i didn’t always have this figured out 💗

new blog post up tomorrow…follow me for more med school content and to keep up with my journey to becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #staypolished

Forensic Friday 🔬

One of the biggest misconceptions about forensic pathology is that it is just like what you see on TV.

In reality, it is a medical specialty focused on understanding the cause and manner of death, and helping provide answers and closure to the families.

It is one of the many reasons I am drawn to this field.

Follow me for more forensic pathology and med school content!! Check out my blog for more in depth info as well (new posts every Sunday and link in bio)!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #forensicfriday

Forensic Friday 🔬

One of the biggest misconceptions about forensic pathology is that it is just like what you see on TV.

In reality, it is a medical specialty focused on understanding the cause and manner of death, and helping provide answers and closure to the families.

It is one of the many reasons I am drawn to this field.

Follow me for more forensic pathology and med school content!! Check out my blog for more in depth info as well (new posts every Sunday and link in bio)!!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista #forensicfriday

The way you speak to yourself during exam season matters more than you think.

This is something I’ve been reminding myself lately when things feel overwhelming.

Progress doesn’t require perfection. 💗

Follow me for med school content and to see my journey on becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology and check out my blog for more info!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #anxietytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

The way you speak to yourself during exam season matters more than you think.

This is something I’ve been reminding myself lately when things feel overwhelming.

Progress doesn’t require perfection. 💗

Follow me for med school content and to see my journey on becoming a girlypop in forensic pathology and check out my blog for more info!
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #anxietytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

taking a moment to slow everything down.

follow me and check out my blog for more information on managing anxiety, and to follow along with my journey to becoming a forensic pathologist.
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #anxietytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

taking a moment to slow everything down.

follow me and check out my blog for more information on managing anxiety, and to follow along with my journey to becoming a forensic pathologist.
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#caribbeanmedschool #medicalstudent #anxietytips #womeninmedicine #forensicfashionista

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