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The Pathologist / Issues / 2025 / November / From Rejection to Residency / Notecards
Career Pathways Opinion and Personal Narratives Voices in the Community Professional Development

From Rejection to Residency

Reflecting on two decades of mentoring with perseverance, redemption, and the quiet power of helping others find their light

By Gang He 11/21/2025 Career 3 min read
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  1. Gang He mentored 87 IMGs, mostly from China.

  2. 75 percent of graduates successfully matched into residency programs.

  3. Trainees faced challenges like long educational gaps and low USMLE scores.

  4. Training included hands-on externships in surgical pathology.

  5. Personalized interview coaching improved trainees' confidence.

  6. Success stories inspire gratitude and emotion from former trainees.

  7. He's mentorship has been more fulfilling than academic publishing.

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Gang He

Consultant pathologist at Harlem Hospital—Columbia University/NYU-LI Long Island Community Hospital, New York, USA.

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