In this episode of “Resilience MD”, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Smith, psychiatry resident at NYU Langone Health, who opens up about his nontraditional journey through medicine—and how taking time to pause, reflect, and grow led to deeper clarity, purpose, and strength.
Dr. Smith shares the power of stepping outside the expected timeline, how he overcame self-doubt during medical training, and why psychiatry became the field where his lived experiences could shine the brightest. If you’ve ever felt like your path in medicine doesn’t “fit the mold,” this conversation is for you.
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“Taking a detour doesn’t mean you’re lost—it means you’re taking the time to grow before the next step.” — Dr. Michael Smith*
