As many minority medical students are applying to various medical school residency programs, they should consider these factors: Diversity and inclusion, representation, supporting and graduating the underrepresented in medicine, and much more. As a Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery with expertise in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, I am dedicated to increasing awareness of this surgical subspecialty. My mission is to guide the underrepresented in medicine (URiM) and females to spark their interest and mentor the future Otolaryngologists-Head & Neck Surgeons. Follow me and Subscribe for more tips, guidance, and mentoring: / drginajo / drginajo www.linkedin.com/in/gina-d-jefferson-dr-gina-jo