Calia Schexnayder, MD, MS

I JUST GRADUATED MEDICAL SCHOOL AND BECAME THE FIRST DOCTOR IN MY FAMILY 🥹

Congratulations to the newest group of future physicians stepping into residency with #ElevatedExcellence! Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have led you to this incredible milestone. 💫 #SNMA #NewDoctors #BlackDoctors #DiversifyMedicine #ERAS2025

Not even 2 whole weeks into intern year and everything they say seems to be true. Especially being off service, I feel like such a burden 😭

Putting in orders and them just getting done no questions asked is crazy

happy July 1 😭 first shift at 10

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

Rising 4th year tip: Make a separate email for ERAS/Thalamus. Forward it to someone you trust (I had mine texted to my husband). Give them your Thalamus login and tell them to schedule if you don’t reply in 5 min. Timing matters and it can get hectic fast!!!

started residency orientation earlier this week and have been met with so much genuine kindness -- i hope everyone has an opportunity to experience a sense of belonging to this degree

Today’s the day! I’m officially leaving New Orleans and moving to Chicago to start my first doctor job 🥹 If you’d like to help a first gen physician with this move/transition, my #MedGradWishlist is linked here :) amazon.com/registries/gl/…

The minimum wage should be a number that, if you work at that wage for 40 hours per week, you’re able to afford housing, healthcare, and groceries. That’s not a radical belief.

I it’s totally fine to apply with 1 sloe and add a second one later after apps open on Oct 1st. This advice hasn’t changed for 20 years.

We’re especially proud to honor the extraordinary EM physicians of AAEM. You don’t just lead in the ED—you lead the way for the entire specialty. By volunteering your time to advocate, educate, and drive change, you build a stronger future for EM. Thank you. #EmergencyMedicineDay

🚨 Today is Emergency Medicine Day Let’s honor the heroes who save lives every single day Thank you for always being there when it matters most ❤️ #EmergencyMedicineDay #SavingLives #ThankYouEMS

The city of New Orleans was in good hands last night with this ALL WOMEN TEAM featuring every medical student, resident, and attending in the department!

She didn’t just survive medical school — she transformed in it. ♥️ Dr. Schex turned every sacrifice into purpose. Now she’s walking boldly into her calling. 🎓: @xoxoschex_ #GradSZN #melanindoc #blackexcellence #futuredoctor

Thank you! 🫶🏾

Congrats, Dr. Schexnayder! 💕 @thebeatenpathmd reminds us: Even in the grind, you’re doing more than enough. You’re living the dream. 💫 #GradSZN #MelaninDoc #BlackExcellence #BlackGirlWhiteCoat #WomenInMedicine

I put shark week under my hobbies and it was the first question/comment in almost every single interview!

Underrated ERAS Hack: Your hobbies/interests are one of the MOST talked about sections on your application! Make it spicy 🌶️ 😸 #MedTwitter #ActionPotentialMentoring

PSA: Med Students, you need hobbies - 1) you SHOULD have hobbies outside of medicine. We aren’t robots. Do what you enjoy for stress relief & just pure enjoyment 2) Literally every interview day, someone will ask you what you do outside of medicine. #ActionPotentialMentoring