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Melissa Gonzalez

5 years

JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL!!! WHAT!!! This first gen, daughter of Mexican immigrants is going to be a doctor!!! 😭🙏🏽👩🏻‍⚕️

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

5 yr old me would be proud!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Emailed undergrad premed advising office (the ones who said I could never get into med school) telling them I got in to my dream school w a scholarship. Encouraged them to change committee letter process & engage w first gen/URMs. A week later and no response... #MedTwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Only about 6% of Latinos are physicians so excuse me if I’m proud to be a first generation Latina going to medical school. Seeing this comment on my Instagram page where I share advice and motivation for premeds (for free 😉) was disheartening, but when they go low, we go high!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 months

Matched at my #1 Stanford!! This first-gen daughter of Mexican immigrants is going to be a psychiatrist!! 🇲🇽 Still processing this news, but am filled with gratitude and appreciation for everyone who helped me get here. ¡Si se puede! #MatchDay2024 #MatchDay #Stanford

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 months

I’m going to be a psychiatrist and the first physician in my family!! ¡Si se puede! #Match2024

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

Humbled by the response to my tweet about getting into medical school. I had no idea so many people out there would be so supportive of me, a random person on the internet. Thank you again!! PS feel free to reach out with questions about applying to medical school! #ReachHigher

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

18 years later and I still want to be a doctor! Starting med school tomorrow... Wish me luck!! #MedTwitter #FirstGen #SiSePuede

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Medical school ID photo ✔️ It’s getting real 😅😳 #MedTwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

First day of med school lectures and the imposter syndrome is real. How are people already asking such thoughtful questions during lecture and I’m barely able to follow along?? Hope it gets better 😅 #MedTwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Thanks for sharing!

MDedge Pediatrics

@MDedgePediatric

4 years

A med student's tweet goes viral on #medtwitter as the world celebrates her acceptance to medical school. @melissa_gon5 shares an exclusive video interview with MDedge about her dream of becoming a doctor since the age of 5.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

Just finished my first year of medical school!! 25% doctora 🤗 #MedTwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 months

Hello #MedTwitter ! I'm Melissa, MS4 @KECKSchool_USC , applying to #Psychiatry for #Match2024 ! Passionate about mentorship, community engagement, & reducing mental health stigma. Beyond medicine, I run, attempt iPhone photog/painting and now bake custom cookies. Excited to connect!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Update: Going to USC Keck School of Medicine ✌🏽💛❤️ #FightOn

Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL!!! WHAT!!! This first gen, daughter of Mexican immigrants is going to be a doctor!!! 😭🙏🏽👩🏻‍⚕️

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

6 years

Photos from The Simi Valley City Council meeting last night. No words necessary - just read these terrible signs. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #immigrantsmatter @vcstar

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Wait, I meant only 6% of physicians are Latinos 😅 oops.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

I’ll be on @UnivisionNews channel 34 at 11 pm pst talking about my medical school acceptance and to encourage all those with dreams of becoming a doctor that they can do it!! #SiSePuede

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

6 years

Such a stark contrast - signs from The Simi Valley City Council Meeting. There were many people there (of all races and religions) wearing white in support of immigrants ❤️ (these photos are not mine)

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

Throwback to junior year of college and getting a Costco membership just so I could buy their pumpkin pie 🥧 Priorities lol

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Listening to Maura talk about her husband dying from COVID-19 made me cry. @ErinBurnett is crying too. This is an emotional time and I’m glad to see news anchors show these sides because they’re human too. #StayHomeSaveLives

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

@MarioATX_MD Thank you so much!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

KSOM Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony (a year later)!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

It’s 2021 why are cover letters still a thing?!?!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Brought family visiting from Mexico to Las Vegas... we left Vegas 4 hours ago, but had to turn around because the I-15 is closed due to snow/accidents. Back in Vegas for another night I guess 😑

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

@LizMDeJesus @MigsRunner Yes!!! They didn’t give me a committee letter either. I currently mentor and guide premeds via twitter and Instagram. Social media is a great way to reach more students for free!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

I started an Instagram for premed students to share my experiences/advice! I was told many times not to apply to medical school, but I was still accepted! Encourage any fellow premed students to follow if you would like 😊 (link in bio as well)

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

#HSFScholar virtual celebration tonight. Super thankful to have received a Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholarship to help with the cost of medical school!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

@PalomaReinosoMD Thank you!!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

Nothing better than an honest friend

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

2 years

Just googled “which direction is DNA synthesized” less than a week out from step 1 🥲😅🙃

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

Shadowing for the first time in medical school next week (thanks to covid)! I’ll be shadowing a dermatologist for the first time and am super excited! Any recommended readings or topics I should read up on beforehand? #Medtwitter #dermtwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Britney Spears in the house http://t.co/Q059YDsEO2

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Working at my local polling station today! Please get out and vote and if you need a bilingual clerk, be sure to ask! 🗳 #Vote #CaliforniaPrimary

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

I recently realized that @Georgetown University does not have a Latino Alumni Association... As a first gen Latina and recent alum, this is very disappointing. Currently working with the alumni office to see if one can be established.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

It's official: Georgetown University Class of 2018!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Congrats to President elect Joe Biden and VP elect @KamalaHarris 💙 Four years ago I was at Mass at @Georgetown and realized I was sitting next to a secret service agent. I looked to my right and there was Biden sitting among us students. What a beautiful memory! #PresidentElect

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Silver lining to the I-15 being closed and having to return to Vegas for the night is meeting @steveaoki 😄

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

My mom took this video of a drop being made on the #YosemiteFire in Simi Valley earlier today #KTLA @KTLA

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

@drcandicewill @sheMDTweets Yes exactly, Dr. Williams! Thank you 🙌🏽😊

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Winter Formal! Wearing @aliceandolivia http://t.co/MDhoAH0je6

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

PSA: Drivers with tinted windows, please be careful when driving. I was running and thought a car had stopped for me to cross, but because they had tinted windows, I couldn’t make eye contact. I was very close to being hit. Please drive safe. Runners: never assume they see you.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

2 years

A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed by @Univision34LA for a segment about the lack of Spanish speaking physicians and how as a medical student, I hope to close this gap! It is airing tonight at 11pm! #SiSePuede #MedTwitter

William Negrón

@william_negron

2 years

¿Se imagina tener una emergencia y que nadie entienda lo que dice? Es el drama de miles de latinos en California que quedan desprotegidos por no hablar inglés. Esta noche a las 11pm investigamos la crisis silenciosa en nuestros hospitales

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

Being a daughter of immigrants means spending a few hours on a Saturday filing their taxes because English is their second language.... meanwhile I still need to catch up on 8 lectures from this week 😅

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

@LatinasInMed Do not listen to the premed advisors who discourage your journey to medicine. I was discouraged until I found mentors who truly cared and supported me. ¡Si se puede!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Now that I have more free time, I’m continuing to read Becoming @MichelleObama I’ve cried three times in one night because of how much I miss her and @BarackObama in the White House. I will always admire her elegance, poise, and intelligence, but it’s especially missed right now.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

MOM I WAS ON TV #disneyland #earthquake http://t.co/ZQekKqK20i

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 months

Now, after almost four years, I am working on my ERAS application. It is hard to believe I'll be a resident in less than one year!

Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL!!! WHAT!!! This first gen, daughter of Mexican immigrants is going to be a doctor!!! 😭🙏🏽👩🏻‍⚕️

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

After😊👩 http://t.co/ObT1Xt6GAs

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

An even more damning photo - @MikeGarcia2020 you are putting your constituents in danger hosting this event today in Simi Valley. No masks in sight. @GavinNewsom how do you feel about CA25 congressman Garcia and Mayor Mashburn violating your order? @KTLA @CNN #WearAMaskSaveAlife

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

LA sunset (with no filter) 😍

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

You guys have no idea how excited I am to apply to the new Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine!! Love their strong commitment to diversity - already demonstrated by their chosen staff and deans! @KPMedSchool

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Med

@KPMedSchool

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We are pleased to announce that we will open in the summer of 2020. Students will be trained to deliver patient-centered care and advocate for the health + well-being of patients in diverse communities.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

@oliviamtdavies Hi 👋🏽 Almost MS2 interested in derm and doing a couple of derm research projects this summer! Excited to connect 😊

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Melissa Gonzalez

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11 years

Simi Valley XC is ranked third in the nation!!! 👏🙌👍

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Morning run along the canal with Georgetown in the distance 😊 http://t.co/A7MQTBpN0X

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Only a 25 min jog away from campus! ❤️💙 http://t.co/cONNRCah5j

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

WON 4 DISNEYLAND TICKETS AT THE MUSIC BANQUET RAFFLE YEZZ I NEVER WIN RAFFLES http://t.co/rUf3nFoDHP

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

@mahad_minhas I already do all of this for FREE on my insta! (Link in bio) @ browngirl_whitecoat Have more free time than usual as I wait to start med school in August so send me a message URM premeds!!!! Here to support. #SiSePuede

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

We love to see it!!! Congrats doctor!

Ricky Fontaine

@WhysRickSoSlick

4 years

We finally did it. The journey was only made possible by the love, support, and inspiration from my family, friends, and colleagues at THE Howard University College of Medicine! I’m blessed and honored for the privilege to serve my community! 🗣 Dr. Derek “Ricky” Altema, M.D.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

@medicinemaya First gen, daughter of Mexican immigrants here to help! Had a low gpa applying. Applied MD & DO and got into my dream school (USC Keck). Here to help in any way I can!

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Ah! I love @Hiimheather578 and @samiwattwatt 😂💙 http://t.co/PZg9J7XgNc

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Only 32 more days 🇺🇸✈️👣 http://t.co/Waj93yOBYU

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Been waiting for stimulus check since April and have yet to receive it. I tried looking up the status a dozen of times, but am told there is an error. This money would really help cover some costs for med school 😢 Does anyone have suggestions?

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Did my own laundry for the first time in my life.... I'm ready for college

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

¡Gracias @UniNoticias y @MillieDelgado34 por compartir mi historia! Watch my interview with @UnivisionNews here! #SiSePuede #FuturaDoctora

La historia de una hija de inmigrantes que se dedica a servir a la comunidad y ahora sueña con ser...

Melissa González, de 23 años de edad, regresó a Simi Valley con el objetivo de ser aceptada en la facultad de medicina de la Universidad del Sur de California (USC) y, al lograrlo, ahora centra sus...

www.univision.com

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

I’m not home but just got a call from my mom saying police came by and told her to evacuate. Scary to think our home can go up in flames in a matter of minutes. Prayers for everyone’s safety! Hopefully I can get home from LA without too much traffic... #YosemiteFire #SimiValley

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

11 years

Who wants to go see @EdwardSharpe http://t.co/7HNagzCoGw

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Extremely disappointed I'm not racing at league finals tomorrow, but Evans always knows how to cheer me up😊 http://t.co/4Efufj5aOC

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

We are all going our separate ways😢 http://t.co/8j0HSSzqEh

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

Riggs Library 😍📚 http://t.co/6BMUglbYwq

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

I tried 😂 http://t.co/UA2GEruAed

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

3 years

My one birthday wish is to pass my renal exam this Friday 🙏🏽😅🥳

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Lent starts tomorrow and I'm giving up sweets.... Please pray for me

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

Before🙈 http://t.co/1PcPqTRdIC

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Thanks future captains for making this cute letter with a Georgetown bow! It is definitely going up on my dorm wall😊 http://t.co/7qTbW5MPfQ

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

New brush fire 101 SB near downtown! Must have just started since they haven’t closed the freeway.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

11 years

Taylor Swift and I have the same dress 😱😊 #KateSpade http://t.co/7XggwZ8F9a

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

People that have been tweeting about not drinking and driving that always party and drink... SOO hypocritical.

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

11 years

Selfie with the future (hopefully) prom date! No photoshop needed :) @NoahSierota @echosmith #31DaysOfNoah http://t.co/VyX0tfEy4G

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

11 years

This has been one of the best seasons ever for Simi Valley Cross Country, so proud of everyone today! 9TH IN THE NATION 🎉

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Dr. Davidson, you’re my hero.

Dr. Rob Davidson MD, MPH

@DrRobDavidson

4 years

1/2 I just ran into @VP Mike Pence at the Drake Diner in Des Moines. I confronted him about his damaging health care cuts because for me it's not about politics, it's about saving lives. #DrakeUniversity #IowaCaucus #TrumpRallyIA #MedTwitter

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Melissa Gonzalez

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3 years

#HungryForMore My first @Padres game at @PetcoPark with homemade swag chain 🙌🏽💎

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

4 years

Maroon 5 who?? Shakira and JLo killed the halftime show!! Now back to watching Netflix. #HalftimeShow

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

5 years

Heartbreaking. So glad these horses were able to be evacuated. Simi stay strong!!

World News Tonight

@ABCWorldNews

5 years

Horses evacuated from Simi Valley area as the #EasyFire spread to almost 1,000 acres.

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

A couple of nights ago with the Washington Monument, Capitol, and moon in sight 🌙 http://t.co/lQE3gE0k8X

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

11 years

SIMI VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY WON THE STATE MEET

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Too cool for the red carpet 💁 #PeoplesChoiceAwards http://t.co/VZTjlKoItr

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

Twinning with @nickgardhouse 😎 http://t.co/x8AcaKk4bd

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

Officially done with classes for the summer 😅🎉

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Melissa Gonzalez

@melissa_gon5

10 years

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas @Georgetown 🎄 http://t.co/Y29UYZwDlM

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

New picture on my ID card 😎 http://t.co/JXJHTQd8yS

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Melissa Gonzalez

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10 years

Georgetown mail is always so fancy 😊💙 http://t.co/c03si0zP88

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Melissa Gonzalez

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3 years

School sent email about assertive skills group class and I held off before finally deciding to sign up. By that time the class had been filled. Friend responded to my disappointment with this 😂 On that note - any tips to be more assertive? Podcast/book recommendations?