Amid the Pandemic, Mother and Daughter Duo Starts Medical Careers Together

Some mothers and daughters find joy in wearing the same design of clothes. The Kudji mother and daughter duo, Dr. Cynthia Kudji Sylvester and Dr. Jasmine Kudji, are no different. Recently, they gladly posed for a picture wearing a matching cap and gown. They also had mini placards indicating their specialization. 

The two are about to start their medical careers. Although they also have fears, the duo is excited to begin their journey in the middle of a pandemic.

The TODAY featured the mother and daughter duo. In the feature, they shared their journey in the medical profession.

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Why is the mother and daughter duo in the same field?

It is not unusual for children to follow the steps of their parents. However, in the case of the Kudjis, they took the steps towards their medical careers together.

Several years before Dr. Kudji dreamed of becoming a medical professional, her mother, Cynthia, has been working as a nurse assistant and a licensed nurse. Jasmine says this is also why she felt this profession is already a part of her being.

Cynthia initially dreamed of becoming a physician when she was younger. However, she had to put this dream on hold. That is for her to be able to provide for the needs of her family.

When Jasmine was already in college, that was the time when Cynthia thought of pursuing her dream, along with her daughter.

In 2013, mom Cynthia enrolled to become a physician at the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts at the University of Medicine and Health Science. Two years later, her daughter, Jasmine, started medical school in New Orleans, at the Louisiana State University. That is right after she finished her undergraduate studies. 

The Kudjis supported each other while in medical school. To Jasmine, it was a blessing to take every step with her mother. That is because she had someone to rely on during this process.

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The beginning of the medical careers of the mother and daughter duo

The Kudji girls first made headlines in March when they attended medical school at the same time. They also got matched up at the same institution.

Both Dr. Kudji Sylvester and Dr. Kudji committed their medical careers in Louisiana at the LSU Health System. 

Dr. Kudji Sylvester is a family medicine resident at the LSU Health Lafayette. On the other hand, Dr. Kudji is at LSU Health New Orleans as a general surgery resident.

The mother and daughter duo are both members of the National Resident Matching Program.

The Kudjis will start their medical career in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

The situation might have been unique because of a pandemic challenge, but the mother and daughter duo are not hesitant to continue.

As a mom, Dr. Kudji Sylvestre is concerned about her daughter contracting the coronavirus during this pandemic, while they are at the frontlines. However, the two Kudjis are excited about becoming part of the solution to address the pandemic, especially at the beginning of their medical careers. 

"So, it's all about perspective and what you can contribute during this time," Dr. Kudji Sylvestre said. 

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