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Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Doctor and Language Access AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Gabriela (Gaby) Berger, a first-generation third-year medical student at St. George’s University, whose journey as the daughter of Venezuelan immigrants has shaped her commitment to health equity and patient-centered care.During this episode, we talk about navigating healthcare across language barriers, how early lived experiences resurface during clinical training, gaps in medical education for patients with limited English proficiency, and the small but powerful ways trainees can advocate for language access—even within rigid systems and hierarchies. Gaby also shares how she envisions integrating language equity into...
2026-02-1318 min
Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Doctor and Voice ActivatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Meghan Etsey, fourth-year medical student at St. George’s University and the creator of this very podcast, as she steps into the guest seat. Meghan shares her journey into medicine, reflecting on the twists and turns that ultimately fueled her drive to become a physician and advocate for equity in healthcare.During this episode we talk about Meghan’s experiences using advocacy and storytelling as tools for change during medical training, the mentors and role models who shaped her path, and the challenges—and rewards—of speaking up as a...
2026-02-0629 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Self Care AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Ilana Zago, a second-year plastic surgery resident at Loma Linda University, to explore her journey into surgery and the realities of training in a high-pressure, traditionally male-dominated field.During this episode, we talk about Dr. Zago’s path from health education to plastic surgery, the challenges and hurdles she has faced as a surgical resident, and how those experiences have shaped her professional identity. We discuss wellness and work-life integration in residency, the importance of finding and using your voice as a woman in su...
2026-01-3024 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Authentic Leadership ChampionIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Gray, family medicine physician, educator, leader, and advocate for physician well-being, to explore the realities and resilience of women in medicine.During this episode we talk about Dr. Gray’s journey into medicine, the gender bias and challenges she has faced, her personal experience with infertility, and the balancing act of motherhood and a demanding career. She also shares insights on authentic leadership, navigating “mom guilt,” and supporting the next generation of women physicians.To learn more about Dr. Gray’s work and...
2026-01-2346 min
Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Physician Assistant, Mother, and AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Kristine Wilson, a physician assistant student, wife, and mother of two, whose journey redefines what it means to pursue medicine while building a family. Kristine shares her path from exercise science to physician assistant studies, opening up about the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and medical training. Together, we explore her advocacy for parental leave reform in medical education, the emotional realities behind uncovering institutional gaps, and the broader implications for equity and access in medicine. This episode offers an inspiring look at resilience, leadership, and...
2026-01-1639 min
Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Doctor and AuthorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Kiana Wells, a self-published author, first-generation medical student, and future physician whose journey embodies resilience, compassion, and purpose. Kiana is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University after earning degrees in Neuroscience and Biology, and her path reflects a deep commitment to advancing equity and representation in medicine.During this episode, we talk about Kiana’s journey into medicine, the experiences that have affirmed her calling as a physician, and the ways her identity as a Black woman and first-generation student have shaped her...
2026-01-0923 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Authenticity DriverIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Kate, a board-certified neonatologist and digital creator who’s rewriting the narrative of what it looks like to be a woman in medicine. During this episode, we talk about her path into neonatology, the gender dynamics she’s navigated along the way, and why women remain underrepresented in leadership despite being the backbone of the workforce. We dig into the culture of medicine, how visibility and authenticity can shift the landscape, and the power of mentorship in opening doors that have historically been closed. Dr. Kate also...
2026-01-0228 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Telemedicine InnovatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Sophia Yen: physician, scientist, CEO, co-founder of Pandia Health, activist, feminist, and mom. Dr. Yen is a leading voice in reproductive health and gender equity, widely recognized for her advocacy to make #PeriodsOptional through education on the science and safety of skipping periods. She has pioneered an algorithm for personalized birth control prescribing, achieving exceptional patient satisfaction rates, and continues to lead efforts to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion into women’s health research. Through her innovation and advocacy, Dr. Yen is reshaping how we think about women’s he...
2025-12-2631 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Doctor and Community De-IsolatorsIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Diane and Dr. Dayna Ukwuoma, two inspiring sisters whose journeys through medicine exemplify perseverance, compassion, and sisterhood. Dr. Diane is an adult and child psychiatrist who trained at the American University of Antigua, SUNY Upstate, and Johns Hopkins. Her sister, Dr. Dayna, is a general pediatrician who also graduated from the American University of Antigua and completed her pediatrics residency at SUNY Upstate. Together, they share how their parallel paths have shaped their perspectives on representation, mentorship, and belonging in medicine.During this episode, we talk...
2025-12-1923 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and GETF FounderIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Roberta Gebhard, an inspiring leader, mentor, and lifelong advocate for gender equity in medicine. A Family Practice Physician based in Western New York, Dr. Gebhard founded the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force in 2010, paving the way for systemic change across the profession. As a past President of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), past representative to the AMA Women Physicians Section Governing Council, and current AMWA alternate delegate for AMA delegates, she has championed the voices of more than 100,000 women physicians nationwide. Dr. Gebhard also serves on th...
2025-12-1231 min
Our Voices, Our FutureLawyer and Practice Manager In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Mary Dunn – an attorney, practice administrator at Jagannathan Neurosurgery, and social media manager for Dr. Jagannathan. During this episode we talk about the challenges female physicians face in contract negotiations, how to communicate their value, navigate legal protections, and respond to discrimination. Mary also highlights the importance of mentorship, networks, and resources for empowered negotiation.To learn more about how to prepare for your first contract negotiation and advocate for yourself with confidence and legal insight, tune in to this practical and empowering conv...
2025-12-0529 min
Our Voices, Our FutureResident Doctor and Advocacy Leader In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Amber Shirley, a Transitional Year Resident who will be starting Neurology residency next year with a deep passion for healthcare advocacy and policy.During this episode, we talk about Dr. Shirley’s journey into osteopathic medicine, her leadership in national medical organizations, and her efforts to empower future advocates through mentorship and innovation.Tune in for a conversation that highlights the power of showing up, staying persistent, and creating meaningful change.You can also reach out to Dr. Shirley via: ...
2025-11-2835 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Doctor, and Leadership RedefinerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Himani Divatia and Dr. Vali Kondos, two physician leaders redefining what leadership looks like in medicine today. Through candid reflections, they share their personal journeys, explore the challenges of gender equity, and offer practical wisdom for leading with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.During this episode, we talk about how leadership evolves over time, the power of quiet leadership, the systemic and internal barriers women in medicine face, and the critical role of peer support and mentorship.We also explore strategies for sustainable work-life integration, th...
2025-11-2152 min
Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Doctor and FriendIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Aida Mansour, a fourth-year medical student at St. George’s University and the creator behind “Dr. Mansour in the Making.” Aida is passionate about neurology and deeply committed to making medicine more human-centered and accessible. Through her platform, she’s built an authentic community that celebrates the highs and lows of medical training, inspiring future physicians to embrace resilience, empathy, and authenticity in their journeys.During this episode, we talk about Aida’s path into medicine, her experiences as a woman in clinical settings, and the moments that have...
2025-11-1431 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Doctor and DoctorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by powerhouse duo Dr. Eboni Anderson and Dr. Daryl Traylor, whose journeys in medicine, education, and advocacy redefine what it means to lead with purpose.Dr. Anderson, a six-time college graduate, Director of Community Oriented Primary Care, and Associate Professor of Public Health at A.T. Still University, shares how her lived experiences and academic leadership are helping shape more equitable and compassionate systems in healthcare and education.Dr. Traylor, a U.S. Army veteran, researcher, and educator whose work bridges HIV prevention, health di...
2025-11-0735 min
Our Voices, Our FutureMentor and First-Generation Physician In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we speak with Dr. Omnia Haboura, who shares a little bit about her journey to becoming the first physician in her family. Together, we discuss the challenges faced by first-generation medical students and the vital role mentorship plays in helping them navigate their path in medicine.You can also reach out to Dr. Haboura via email at: You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You ca...
2025-10-3125 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Maternal AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we speak with Dr. Janelle Alvarez de Jesús, a dedicated OBGYN, women’s health advocate, and powerful voice for equity in maternal care. From her clinical work in Puerto Rico to her dynamic presence online, Dr. de Jesús is reshaping the way we talk about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. She shares her journey through medicine, the realities of maternal health in the U.S., and the urgent need to center patient autonomy and systemic reform.During this episode we talk about the state of pre- and post...
2025-10-2423 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and NurseIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Grace Gilbert, a PGY-3 Orthopaedic Surgery resident in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Gilbert began her career as an operating room nurse before earning her MD from St. George’s University in 2022. She is passionate about orthopaedic education, health policy, and advocacy, and shares her work widely through her growing social media presence (@gilbert.md.rn), where she blends medicine, storytelling, and accessible public health education.During this episode we talk about Dr. Gilbert’s journey into medicine, her experiences and challenges in residency, and how medical trai...
2025-10-1732 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Advocate, and InnovatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Pringl Miller, a surgeon, palliative care physician, medical ethicist, and the founder of Physician Just Equity (PJE). Dr. Miller shares her journey through medicine, the injustices she’s witnessed and experienced, and how her organization is reshaping the way physicians receive support in the face of workplace inequity. We explore the critical issue of forced and involuntary attrition among women in medicine, the personal and professional toll it takes, and what it will take to build a future where equity isn’t just a goal, it’s a gi...
2025-10-1030 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Scientist, and AdvisorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Weisholtz, a physician-scientist with an MD-PhD from Harvard Medical School and a deep passion for mentoring future doctors and researchers.During this episode we talk about the importance of mentorship in medicine, the shortage of female mentors in academia, the challenges faced by underrepresented students, and how platforms like MD-PhD Advising are helping close mentorship gaps.To learn more about Dr. Weisholtz’s advising, visit www.mdphdadvising.com.You can also reach out to Dr. Weisholtz via email: yweisholtz@gmail.co...
2025-10-0319 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Menopause EducatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Nazzaro, a Board-Certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner, to explore the often-overlooked world of midlife women’s health.During this episode we talk about the gaps in medical education and research around menopause, hormone replacement therapy, cardiovascular risk, and hysterectomy. Dr. Nazzaro shares how she helps patients make confident, informed decisions amidst conflicting health advice—and what needs to change to better support women in midlife and beyond.To learn more about Dr. Nazzaro’s work and resources on midlife health...
2025-09-2641 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Organizer, and CatalystIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler, two pediatricians whose commitment to patient care, advocacy, and equity in medicine has sparked both recognition and controversy.During this episode we talk about their journeys into pediatrics, their advocacy in reproductive rights and healthcare, their experiences with union organizing at University Hospitals, and the challenges and opportunities that come with standing up for equity in medicine. We also explore what their fight reveals about the structural barriers physicians face when pushing for systemic change.To...
2025-09-1928 min
Our Voices, Our FuturePublic Health Advocate and Digital StorytellerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Beatrice Hyppolite., a public health professional and digital storyteller committed to making healthcare information more accessible, relatable, and empowering—especially for young professionals navigating life after graduation.During this episode, we talk about how public health shows up in unexpected places—from housing and period poverty to pop culture and misinformation. Beatrice shares how she bridges strategy with storytelling, the role social media plays in shaping public health narratives, and why she believes everyone—regardless of background—can be a public health advocate. This conversation is a remin...
2025-09-1229 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and AdventurerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we are joined by Dr. Laura Helfman—an emergency medicine physician, wilderness medicine instructor, and whitewater rafting guide—to explore how she has built a career defined by balance, passion, and service. Dr. Helfman shares how her love for the outdoors shaped her journey into wilderness medicine, and a desire to service led her to decades of involvement with the American Medical Women’s Association and the American Women’s Hospitals Service. She reflects on navigating gender bias in medicine, the importance of mentorship and support networks, and the value of cultivat...
2025-09-0538 min
Our Voices, Our FutureFinancial Advisor and EducatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Caroline Tanis—financial advisor, strategist, and best-selling author—to talk about the gender pay gap and the lesser-known gender wealth gap. Drawing from her expertise, Caroline highlights the key contributors to pay disparities and addresses common misconceptions surrounding both gaps. We also explore the steps we can take to move the needle toward closing the gender pay gap and the gender wealth gap, and building a more equitable financial future.To learn more about Caroline and her work, visit: https://tanisfingroup.com/ Inst...
2025-08-2935 min
Our Voices, Our FutureFinancial Advisor and EducatorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Caroline Tanis—financial advisor, strategist, and best-selling author—to talk about the gender pay gap and the lesser-known gender wealth gap. Drawing from her expertise, Caroline highlights the key contributors to pay disparities and addresses common misconceptions surrounding both gaps. We also explore the steps we can take to move the needle toward closing the gender pay gap and the gender wealth gap, and building a more equitable financial future.To learn more about Caroline and her work, visit: https://tanisfingroup.com/ Inst...
2025-08-2635 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and DreamerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we discuss how creativity and self-expression can redefine what it means to be a professional in medicine. Dr. Jamee Goldstein, board-certified pediatrician and immediate past president of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, shares how her background in dance and the arts has shaped her clinical practice, leadership style, and advocacy work. Together, we explore themes of challenging gendered stereotypes in medicine, the importance of mentorship and representation, the role of creative outlets in combating burnout, and the need to value emotional intelligence and empathy as core components of medical excellence.
2025-08-2249 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Wellness AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical careers, the red flags of burnout, and how imposter syndrome can quietly undermine even the most accomplished professionals. Dr. Esparaz offers actionable strategies—from daily mind...
2025-08-1546 min
Our Voices, Our Future Doctor & Wellness AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical careers, the red flags of burnout, and how imposter syndrome can quietly undermine even the most accomplished professionals. Dr. Esparaz offers actionable strategies—from daily mind...
2025-08-1546 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Hopeful HumanIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Eileen Barrett, a nationally recognized leader in internal medicine and addiction care. From her roots in public health to her presidency of the American Medical Women’s Association, Dr. Barrett shares powerful insights on inclusion, institutional change, and the emotional resilience required for sustained advocacy. We discuss the importance of everyday actions, and what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. Whether you're a student, clinician, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine equity in healthcare.To learn more ab...
2025-08-0830 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Messy HumanIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Karen Leitner—physician-turned-coach and founder of How to Feel Better for Women Physicians. We explore how the invisible curriculum of medicine teaches women to override their needs, avoid conflict, and internalize the impossible standards of a broken system. Karen shares how these same forces show up in gender pay inequity, burnout, and moral injury—and what it looks like to reclaim time, value, and self-compassion as a form of resistance. From charting at midnight to fearing you're not “good enough,” this episode is a powerful reminder that advocati...
2025-08-0132 min
Our Voices, Our FutureAuthor and AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Janis Robinson Daly to discuss how her work shines a light on the stories of women in early 20th-century medicine. We explore her decision to focus on the lives of women at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania rather than her great-great grandfather’s role in its founding, how she developed her characters, and the extensive research behind her historical fiction novels.To learn more about Janis Robinson Daily please visit:https://janisrdaly.com/bio/Instagram: @janisrdaly_writerFacebo...
2025-07-2547 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and ChangemakerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Mai Pham—founder of the Institute for Exceptional Care and a national leader in healthcare transformation—to explore the intersections of gender equity, health policy, and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From her unexpected path into medicine to her powerful advocacy for inclusive reproductive health, Dr. Pham shares personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a call to action for future leaders. Tune in for a candid, compassionate, and deeply insightful conversation.To learn more about Dr. Mai Pham and her work, plea...
2025-07-1821 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Mental Health AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss burnout in medicine, the importance of recognizing its signs, and the need to care for ourselves as caregivers. From personal reflections to her insights as Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Dr. Gold shares thoughtful perspectives on how we can move the needle in the conversation around burnout and mental health in medicine. Dr. Gold is also the author of How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, a “thought-provoking exploration of healing and co...
2025-07-1146 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and VolunteerIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Dr. Katherine Simpson, a Jamaican-born, Cuban-trained general practitioner working in Grenada, shares her powerful insights on women’s health, community outreach, and the value of preventative medicine. From stories of unexpected diagnoses to the cultural barriers around health literacy in the Caribbean, Dr. Simpson highlights why educating and empowering women about their health is essential—no matter where you live. To learn more about Dr. Katherine Simpson and her work, you can visit her professional instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nexengnd?igsh=NTFqNnEzdWVnbDkw&utm_source=qr
2025-07-0416 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and VoiceIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Lowe—neurologist, epileptologist, and fierce advocate—for a powerful conversation on gender bias, representation, and reclaiming femininity in medicine. From her roots in The Bahamas to leading stroke codes in red scrubs, Dr. Lowe brings humor, insight, and a fearless voice to the mic.We talk about what it means to be underestimated, to be called “too much,” and how social media like her Dr. Brain Barbie platform is flipping stereotypes on their heads. This is one you don’t want to miss.To le...
2025-06-2729 min
Our Voices, Our FuturePsychotherapist and Mirror In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Margaret C. Wang, LMFT, to explore the emotional weight carried by women-identifying and non-binary individuals in medicine. From cultural expectations and boundary-setting guilt to authentic self-care and systemic inequities, we unpack the layered experiences of those navigating high-pressure environments—and how healing can be a form of resistance.To learn more about Margaret Wang and her practice, please see the links below: https://thriveandfeel.com/https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_feel/https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcwang/You can also re...
2025-06-2019 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Mindset MentorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Amelia Ramzan, a family medicine physician whose career spans rural, urban, and virtual care. In this conversation, we explore the double standards women and gender-diverse physicians face when navigating assertiveness, likability, and leadership in medicine. From communication styles to institutional change, Dr. Ramzan shares insights and strategies for showing up authentically—without shrinking.You can also reach out to Dr. Amelia Ramzan via email: amelia.ramzan@gmail.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to j...
2025-06-1312 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Literary HeartIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Cristina LePort—physician, author, and changemaker. From her early days in Italy to her decades-long career in cardiovascular medicine in the U.S., Dr. LePort brings a rich perspective on the intersections of healthcare, ethics, and storytelling. We explore her writing gripping medical thrillers like Dissection and Change of Heart, and how her real-world experiences shape the high-stakes drama on the page. To learn more about her literary work visit cristinaleport.com You can also reach out to Dr. Cristina LePort via em...
2025-06-0629 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Educator, and LeaderIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Frances McGill RN MD, FACOG, a professor Emeritus and graduate from St. George University. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine in the Brigham -Waltham – Brockton Program in Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology, at Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University. During this episode we have a compelling discussion on implicit bias in medical education—she explores how unconscious preferences shape decisions and offers strategies for recognizing and dismantling bias to create a fairer, more inclusive path into medicine.To learn more about the...
2025-05-3038 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Lactation AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Brianna Clark about breastfeeding medicine and lactation advocacy.To learn more about lactation advocacy please reference the following:Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Rosen-Carole, C., Godcharles, C., Kumar, D., & Gebhard, R. (2024). The rights of physicians and future physicians who are lactating, breastfeeding, or chestfeeding: An American Medical Women’s Association Position article. Breastfeeding Medicine, 19(7), 568–572. https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0073Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk 2025-2026: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology: 9780826100207: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com.You can also rea...
2025-05-2325 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and LeaderIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Rosy Thachil about women in medicine and leadership, with a particular focus on the leaky pipeline.To learn more about the leaky pipeline, and the articles and podcast episode referenced in the interview, please see the citations below:Jackson, M. A. (2023). The leaky pipeline in academia. Missouri Medicine, 120(3), 185–187.Patel, D., Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Georgakas, J., Drobny, M. A. S., Marshall, A., Gebhard, R., & AMWA Gender Equity Task Force (2025). A Commitment to Gender Equity in Medicine: An American Me...
2025-05-1617 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Educator, and MentorIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Teresa Lazar about mentorship, what this means in medicine, and why it is so important. To learn more about mentorship and the articles referenced in the podcast, please see the citations below:Shen, M. R., Tzioumis, E., Andersen, E., Wouk, K., McCall, R., Li, W., ... & Malloy, E. (2022). Impact of mentoring on academic career success for women in medicine: a systematic review. Academic Medicine, 97(3), 444-458.Purkey, Neha J. MD; Han, Peggy MD; Woodward, Amanda MLIS; Davis, Alexis S. MD, MS; Johnston, Lindsay...
2025-05-0909 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Resident, and Podcaster In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Meghan and Laura talk with Dr. Joanna Georgakas about her experience starting the podcast and looking back at season one. Dr. Georgakas is a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. She is an active member of the GETF through AMWA and of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). If you see her at a conference– don’t hesitate to say hello!You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https...
2025-05-0218 min
Our Voices, Our FutureStudent Doctor and AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future we are excited to introduce the new hosts: Meghan, Meenu, and Laura. Each of us brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for advancing gender equity in medicine. We are deeply honored to carry forward the conversations that Joanna so thoughtfully began in her episodes, which laid the foundation for this important work.During this episode, we talk about our vision for the future of Our Voices, Our Future. We reflect on the powerful groundwork Joanna created and share how we plan to expand the conversation — centering it mo...
2025-04-2905 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor AndIn this introduction to the series learn more about the podcast and what is to come. If you are interested in learning more or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com) If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today https://www.amwa-doc.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=wB41KTrfZbE&redir_token=trkuxBddWRYIt7-EDiUpEnr7OsV8MTU4ODM2MDc5OUAxNTg4Mjc0Mzk5&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwa-doc.org%2F)
2025-04-0201 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and PodcasterIn this episode of Doctor and _____ we chat with Dr. Kristina McAteer - the series co-producer and podcaster herself. We will discuss how this series got started, her podcast money minutes, and general tips for those of you interested in getting your own podcast started.Be sure to check out Dr. McAteer's podcast Money Minutes for Doctors below!Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=B1VRajypXzyT3McMipegu2RXPY58MTU4ODM2OTM0MEAxNTg4MjgyOTQw&v=7nZjdhVxG6o&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fmoney-minutes-for-doctors%2...
2025-04-0217 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Education ConsultantIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Kerry Wilkins - a Child Psychiatrist and Education Consultant. Dr. Wilkins talks about how she got involved with consulting and her work with schools and educational collaboratives. She also discusses the development of her initiative, Serenity Homeschooler, to support those homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Wilkins’ work with Serenity Homeschooler, you can find her website here: https://www.kerrywilkinsmd.com/serenityhomeschoolerOr connect via facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/serenityhomeschooler/...
2025-04-0236 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Mental Health Speaker, and Hollywood Movie ConsultantIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Harselle, a Psychiatrist, Mental Health Speaker/Advocate , and Hollywood Movie Consultant. To get started with your own social outreach and consulting: https://www.helpareporter.com/about/If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward...
2025-04-0229 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and Gender Equity AdvocateIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Teresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, a Pediatrician, Professor of clinical internal medicine and pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, an active member and past president of the American Medical Women’s Association, and a writer for the Adolescent Medicine Review Course. Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber is passionate about the impact of healthy lifestyles and volunteers to speak on local and national radio and television programs to help advocate for health promotion. She is also an advocate for Gender Equity.During this episode we talk about gender equity in...
2025-04-0231 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, Entrepreneur, and Wellness CoachIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Wellington - a neonatal ICU doc, entrepreneur, and wellness coach. If you are interested in learning more about Nurturing MDs, you can find her website here: http://nurturingmds.com/You can reach Dr. Wellington via email at stephanie@nurturingmds.com If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com If you are interested in joining the incredible network of...
2025-04-0234 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor and ActivistIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we continue our conversation with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and Active member of the American Women’s Hospital Service and advocate for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement.If you are interested in learning more about the American Women’s Hospital Service you can find their site at: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/american-womens-hospital-services/ or reach the organization via email at associatedirector@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in being more involved - AWHS is now looking for new members. Applications are due...
2025-04-0217 min
Our Voices, Our FutureDoctor, White River Raft Guide, and EducatorIn this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and White River Raft Guide.Be sure to stay tuned for our next episode, where we continue our conversation with Dr. Helfman and discuss her role with the American Women’s Hospital Service and her Activism work for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement.If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in...
2025-04-0216 min
Cyrus Says CleanEp. 558: Cock & Bull feat. Shreyas Manohar, Amit and AntarikshThis week, Cyrus is joined by writer and comedian Shreyas Manohar, Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about Suresh Raina exiting IPL 2020 apparently over a hotel room issue, the never ending SSR-Rhea Chakraborty news coverage, Elon Musk's big Neuralink announcement and the claims made about it, and lots more. Cyrus also recounts some hilarious stories about Hello Friends and MTV Bakra, so don't miss out on those. You can follow Shreyas on Instagram @Shreyas_manohar. You can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit. You can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht. Do send in AMA questions for...
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