AFFIRMING the experiences, AMPLIFYING the voices, & CELEBRATING the brilliance of First-Gen Docs! Founded by @lcb_phd, @drjkwallace, & @ravenkcokleyphd

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Joined June 2017
Just turned in my dissertation proposal to my committee! Such a major milestone and relief! Defense on the way 🎉#PhdVoicd #BlackWomenPhds #FirstGenDocs
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Put some RESPECT on my name! Ya girl just successfully defended her dissertation! #phd #PhDlife #firstgendocs #phdplace #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
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@firstgendocs Seeking First-Gen Graduate and Professional School Students for a study. I aim to investigate the needs/desires of first-gen graduate and professional school students. Your insights are valuable, and I sincerely appreciate your participation. rb.gy/3mi07r
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Undergraduate Tiffany Nguyen presents some of her collaborative research with @TashaPosidPhD on barriers faced by #firstgen medical students and residents at today’s @ugresearchOSU Autumn Undergraduate Research Forum 👏 #firstgendocs #Pipeline @OSUWexMed @FirstGenOSU
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It's National First-Generation College Student Day! If you navigated college apps (and fees!), university stress, maybe even grad school all while having to make up stories that explain what you're doing to family, I see you. I'm proud of you, and I'm happy to talk. #FirstGenDocs
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I am a part of a research team conducting a research project on first-generation doctoral students and we are hoping to recruit folks across disciplines. Please share!! #FirstGenDocs
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This #firstgen student became a professor. Had it not been for my community, faculty, & staff who took time to invest in me, I don’t know where I’d be. Happy National First-Generation College Student Day to my first-gen kin! #FirstGenDocs #CelebrateFirstGen
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Happy National First Generation Day to my fellow #firstgen students and graduates—especially my fellow @OhioState Buckeyes, First-Gen doctors, and @TempleUniv Owls! @OhioStateAlumni ‘16, ‘18, ‘20, ‘21 @Detroitk12 & @CLEMetroSchools made! #GoBucks #FirstToFly #CelebrateFirstGen
Today, college students and alumni across the country come together to celebrate and recognize an important educational milestone for many, #NationalFirstGenDay. We’re also celebrating our first-gen faculty and staff in the School of Social Work! #FirstToFly #CelebrateFirstGen
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#FirstGenStory Its my prayer that I am living my ancestor’s wildest dreams. ✅ Bachelors degree ✅ Masters degree 🔜 Doctoral Degree #Fall2025 #CelebrateFirstGen #TAMUC
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🚨 Calling all Black women! 🚨 I’m facilitating a virtual Sista Circle support group to explore friendship & healing in sacred community. Inspired by @hellodrjoy’s book, groups begin on 9/11 at 6pm! Please complete the form if you’re interested 💕 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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This is cute- my chair sent a pic and students are texting this. We made it to the other side! Thanks for the love, especially my students who always lift me up. 🙏🏼🥰💜😭💃🏻🎉 #tenured #itdoesntgetold @ScribnerUMCP @UMDCollegeofEd @UMDResearch #firstgendocs @firstgendocs
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I need some academia fashion inspiration for my first outfit as a professora this fall! Show off and drop your favorite teaching fit below! @AcademicChatter @firstgendocs #phdlife #PhD #phdchat #AcademicTwitter #academia
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So proud of you Dra. Najera 💕!!! #MedTwitter #URiM #firstgendocs
I graduated med school this past weekend. Feel like I’m on cloud 9. My parents grew up in Mexico and dropped out of HS. They pushed themselves and got their GEDs, and always pushed us to have better opportunities than they did. I’ll forever be grateful for them ❤️ #Latinasinmed
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Passed my dissertation defense today! I’m officially Dr. Payne 🎉 Could not have don’t this dissertation with community! Huge thanks to my committee co-chairs @drmuenks @Dr_GigiAwad Also huge thanks goes to #AcademicTwitter for participating
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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve successfully defended my dissertation! 🎉📚 It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m so grateful for the support of my amazing friends, family, and mentors. On to the next chapter! #PhDone #DissertationDefenseVictory
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🚨PUB DUMP! A few of my 2023 publications! Grateful for amazing collaborators who push me and my thinking. #FirstGenDocs #AcademicTwitter #HigherEducation
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👋 Hi there! I'm a small-town girl chasing big dreams of becoming a physician 🩺✨. As a first-generation med student, I'm embracing the challenges and determined to thrive 🌟. Let's connect on #MedTwitter and uplift each other on this incredible journey! 🤝💙 #FirstGenDocs #AMA
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Great work @kerestinakhalil presenting her work on barriers experienced by #FirstGen medical students and residents at today’s Department of IM Scientific Research Symposium! 👏 @TashaPosidPhD @OhioStateIMRes @OSUWexMed @OhioStateMed @FirstGenOSU @FirstGenMD #1stGen #FirstgenDocs
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I’m officially Dr. Jazlyn Nketia! The FIRST Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from @BrownUniversity . I can’t wait to start my @SRCDtweets / @aaas policy fellowship this fall. #WomenInSTEM #BlackinSTEM #Ghana
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Tweeps-- I am seeking hetero, Black college women enrolled at #Spelman, #ClarkAtlanta, #GeorgiaState, and #AtlantaMetro (juniors, seniors, & super seniors) to participate in a research study on HIV/AIDS knowledge & attitudes. RT to help a sista out. bit.ly/ATLBWHIVINFO
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