Dr. Candicee Childs

Physician | Author | Model | Speaker

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Medicine, Mental Wellness & Purpose

Dr. Candicee Childs, MD, MHA, is a resident physician in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, with a passion for child and adolescent psychiatry, mental wellness, and helping people live with greater purpose. As a physician, author, speaker, and mentor, Dr. Childs brings together medicine, storytelling, education, and personal experience to encourage others to pursue their dreams while caring for their whole selves—mind, body, and spirit.

Books by Dr. Childs

Dr. Childs is also an author whose writing encourages resilience, purpose, representation, and the courage to pursue big dreams. Her books connect her journey through medicine with messages that inspire both children and adults.

Lemons, Lemonade, and the Lemonade Stand: My Bittersweet Journey to Medical School chronicles her journey toward becoming a physician and the challenges, setbacks, faith, and perseverance that shaped her path.

Cece’s Sour and Sweet Journey to Medical School brings those themes to young readers through the story of Cece, a girl who learns that life's sour moments do not have to stop her from pursuing her sweet dreams. The book encourages children to embrace resilience, persistence, and a growth mindset while seeing themselves represented in STEM and medicine.

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Mentoring the Next Generation

Dr. Childs is passionate about helping students navigate the journey toward medicine with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through mentoring, she supports pre-medical and medical students as they develop application strategies, prepare for medical school and residency, clarify their goals, and build a meaningful path forward.

Whether you are wondering how to get started, preparing for an important application, or simply looking for someone who understands the journey, Dr. Childs' approach combines practical strategy with encouragement and accountability.

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Latest from the Blog

Explore reflections, insights, and practical guidance from Dr. Childs on medicine, mental wellness, personal growth, faith, purpose, and the journey of becoming.

The Power of the Bucket List: A Message from a Renaissance Woman

“Be the person who decided to try”. — Annette White The infamous “bucket list”—a term most people are familiar with. For me, it’s more than just a concept; it’s woven into the fabric of my everyday life. As I look at my long list of new adventures—ranging from exotic travel destinations to creative classes like cake decorating, floral design, or culinary exploration—I see not just goals, but future memories that will one day become treasures. Each ticked-off item is more than

Mastering Productivity and Balance: A Sneak Peek Into My Daily Routine

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine,” - Mike Murdock There is an incredible art to being productive and also with keeping balance in our daily lives. For me, I had to learn how to strike this balance but once I did, I felt like I hit the lottery. As someone who has always been very productive and who appreciates the necessity of having wellness routines, I've come to appreciate the power of a well-crafted daily schedule. It is not always the same but I

The Power of Play: Exploring the Mental Benefits of Games

“Games are the playgrounds of the mind.” - Unknown Growing up, one of my favorite pastimes was playing board, video, and card games with my family. My grandmother was a whiz at Scrabble, Spades, and Family Feud! My favorite games were games that challenged me such as Clue! What I loved most about games was the fact that I made some of the most precious memories of my life with my loved ones. The competitive, friendly boasting, the laughs, the jokes, the weird fun facts you wo

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Speaking, Media & Conversations

From TEDx stages and university commencements to conversations about mental wellness, medicine, resilience, and purpose, Dr. Childs uses her voice to educate, encourage, and inspire. She is available for speaking engagements, panels, interviews, media conversations, and other opportunities centered on mental health, medicine, youth wellness, personal development, resilience, and pursuing purpose.

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