Selena Lugosi

Selena as a medical student

Pronouns: She/Her

• What kind of identities do you inhabit?

  First generation medical student, Hispanic

• The path to medicine is not easy. Can you tell us why you decided to pursue it?

  I decided to pursue PM&R because I love how it focuses on my two favorite areas of study (MSK and Neuro), and the emphasis on function really aligns with my goals in medicine.

• Can you describe a challenging moment in medicine that made you rethink your career path?

  One of the biggest challenges I have faced while in medical school is balancing family obligations with the busy schedule required of a medical student. Sometimes things go wrong in your personal life, and medical school does not leave a lot of room to deal with the problems and struggles students are facing. I am so grateful to have a wonderful support system; my family is both my motivation and my greatest source of support on this journey.

• How do you see a career in PM&R as advancing equity? Or alternatively - why are you interested in this organization? Why equity and PM&R?

  I think PM&R is a field that is doing a lot to support equity, especially in terms of advocating for patients with disabilities. I am so happy to be part of this organization and help my colleagues on the leadership team with their ideas for advancing this cause even further!

• Can you tell us a little bit of your aspirations - either for your career or for the field of medicine (if you’re a medical student?)

  As a preclinical med student, I am still very open-minded when it comes to choosing a subspecialty within PM&R. We'll see what the future brings!

• Find me on social media

  Twitter: @FutureDrSelena

Last updated 8/2023