In 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 reminder that public health isn’t just about policy or pandemics—it’s personal, cultural, and all around us.To learn more about The Bea Word, check out the following links: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthebeaword/ https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthebeaword https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-hyppolite/ You can also reach out to Beatrice Hyppolite via email: beatricehyppolite47@gmail.com 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 cultivating interests beyond clinical practice to avoid burnout.You can reach Dr. Helfman by email at riverdoc@outlook.com or by phone at 931-636-7783You 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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/ Instagram: @tanisfingroupYoutube: @thewealthcafeThe Wealth Cafe, on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio Podcasts!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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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.To learn more about how embracing the full spectrum of identity—including creativity, compassion, and emotion—can strengthen both patient care and physician well-being, we invite you to listen to this powerful conversation with Dr. GoldsteinYou can also reach out to Dr. Goldstein via email: jgoldstein@alliedphysiciansgroup.comYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 mindset shifts to powerful coaching tools—for recognizing burnout early and building confidence that lasts.To learn more about Dr. Shanika Esparaz’s work, visit her website and explore “The Confident Clinician”—a transformative 5-day course designed to help women in medicine move from wondering “Do I belong here?” to confidently saying “I got this!” in just five days. Link to receive the course: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com/pl/2148659638For ongoing support, check out her group coaching membership—a low-cost, low-time commitment way to receive coaching alongside other women in medicine. Join the group coaching membership here: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.comLearn more about her coaching philosophy and services on her website: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.comYou can also reach out to Dr. Esparaz on IG @shani_esparazmd or email: info@envisioncleveland.net.viaYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 about Dr. Barrett’s work, please see the links below:https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20220202/blog-one-small-grand-rounds-innovation-to-increase-equityhttps://www.wimedicine.org/blog/a-more-inclusive-medical-school-graduation-ceremonyYou can also reach out to Dr. Eileen Barrett via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-barrett-md/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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 advocating for yourself is not selfish—it’s a leadership skill.To learn more about Dr. Karen Leitner and what she does, please see the links below: Instagram: @karenleitnermdProgram page: www.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-betterYou can also reach out to Dr. Karen Leitner via email: hello@karenleitnermd.comYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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_writerFacebook: JanisRobinsonDaly - AuthorHer two novels, The Unlocked Path and The Path Beneath Her Feet, are available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. They can also be ordered through Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore or library. If you purchase directly from Mrs. Daly and mention the American Medical Women’s Association or our podcast, she will donate $5 per purchase to the American Women’s Hospital Unit. To buy directly, simply email her at janis@janisrdaly.com or reach out through her website.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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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, please see the links below: www.ie-care.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-exceptional-care/You can also reach out to Dr. Mai Pham via email: mai.pham@ie-care.org 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 compassion in the face of adversity” (Jen Gunter, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Manifesto). You can find the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Do-You-Feel/Jessi-Gold/9781982199777To learn more about Dr. Gold, please see visit:https://drjessigold.com/ Instagram: @drjessigold X (formerly Twitter): @drjessigoldYou can reach out to her via Instagram, she responds to her own DMs! 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 You can also reach out to Dr. Katherine Simpson via email: kslsimpson08@gmail.com 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 learn more about Dr. Jessica Lowe and what she is passionate about, please see the links below: Go Red for Women: https://newsroom.heart.org/local-news/bayhealth-neurologist-wins-2025-delaware-woman-of-impact-honor?preview=49bb&preview_mode=True@Doctorbrainbarbie on Instagram and tiktok.You can also reach out to Dr. Jessica Lowe via email: doctorbrainbarbie@gmail.com 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
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 reach out to Margaret Wang via email: margaretcwang@thriveandfeel.comYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 email: leportcr@gmail.com Here are links to purchase her work on Amazon: Dissection: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dthhj Change of Heart: https://tinyurl.com/bdfa76na 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 data and articles referenced in this podcast: The MATCH : https://www.nrmp.org/intro-to-the-match/ AMCAS American Medical Colleges Admissions Service: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school-amcas/american-medical-college-application-service-amcas Rethinking Shadowing for Aspiring Physicians. Holt DB, Elster EA. N Engl J Med. 2025 Apr 3;392(13):1249-1251. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2500697. Epub 2025 Mar 29. PMID: 40162644 No abstract available.Application Overload - A Call to Reduce the Burden of Applying to Medical School Rochelle P Walensky 1 , Loren D Walensky NEJMp2414572. Epub 2025 Mar 29. 2025 Apr 3;392(13):1251-1254. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2414572.Striving for Gender Equity in Academic Medicine Careers: A Call to Action Carol Bates et al. Acad Med 2016 Aug;91(8):1050-2. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000001283.Diversity in Medical Schools: A Much-Needed New Beginning. Montgomery Rice V. JAMA. 2021 Jan 5;325(1):23-24. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.21576. PMID: 33399846 7 Diversity in Medical Schools-Need for a New Bold Approach.Yancy CW, Bauchner H. JAMA. 2021 Jan 5;325(1):31-32. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.23601. PMID: 33399830Trends in Female Physicians Entering High-Compensation Specialties, 2008 to 2022 Karina Pereira-Lima et al JAMA 2024 Sep 30;332(16):1390-1392. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.17516. Online ahead of print.Parenthood and Paychecks-The Gender Pay Gap in Medicine Kyung Mi Kim et al 2025 Jan 21;333(3):201-202. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.22123.You can also reach out to Dr. McGill via email: fmcgill@sgu.edu 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 reach out to Dr. Clark via email: briclark.do@gmail.comYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
In 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 Medical Women's Association Position Paper. Journal of women's health (2002), 34(4), 451–457. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2024.0958Nandy, S. (2024, April 22). Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Conversation With Rosy Thachil MD, FACC. American College of Cardiology. https://www.acc.org/Membership/Sections-and-Councils/Fellows-in-Training-Section/Section-Updates/2024/04/19/20/49/Breaking-the-Glass-CeilingAnanya (Host). (2023, January 23). Dr. Rosy Thachil—A South Asian Women in Medicine–Imposter Syndrome and Establishing Credibility [Audio Podcast]. In The Desi Reality. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desi-reality/id1547099128?i=1000595564045You can also reach out to Dr. Rosy Thachil via email: rosy@thachilmd.comYou 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.orgIf you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org
In 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 MD, MEd; Klein, Robin MD; Krawczeski, Catherine D. MD; Leeman, Kristen T. MD; Machut, Kerri Z. MD; Patel, Meghna D. MD; Scala, Melissa MD; McBride, Mary E. MD, MEd. Advancing Women Physicians in Academic Medicine: A Scoping Review. Academic Medicine ():10.1097/ACM.0000000000006052, March 26, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000006052You can also reach out to Dr. Lazar via email: tlazar@northwell.eduYou can find more about AMWA’s Mentorship Committee committee at: https://www.amwa-doc.org/about-amwa/member-benefits-amwa/mentoring/ 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 can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
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://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!