On this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon is joined by Dr. Kathyrn Rexrode, Chief of the Division of Women’s Health in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. 

In their conversation, Dr. Rexrode discusses the progression in her career from experiencing imposter syndrome to stepping into her confidence and authority as a physician, professor, and woman in leadership. She also highlights how rejecting a scarcity mindset and supporting other women professionally has helped bolster her self-confidence. In Dr. Rexrode’s words, “The more we support one another, the more collective success we’ll have.” 

Dr. Rexrode describes her nonlinear 26-year path to becoming a full professor at Harvard Medical School. For anyone wanting to start a family and become a full-time professor, or generally devote themselves to climbing the career ladder, Dr. Rexrode emphasizes that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Sharon and Dr. Rexrode share how they navigate motherhood and career growth, which often requires a willingness to redefine what success looks like on an individual level. 

Finally, Dr. Rexrode brings listeners back to the early days of her career and the shocking realities that sparked her passion for improving healthcare standards for women. She continues that mission today, encouraging everyone to treat their body with the same respect, care, and attention they would if they were pregnant. 

Guest Bio

Dr. Kathryn Rexrode serves as Chief of the Division of Women’s Health in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is a board-certified general internist with a predominantly women’s health practice as a primary care physician at the BWH Gretchen S. and Edward A. Fish Center for Women’s Health. 

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• Connect with Dr. Rexrode on LinkedIn: Dr. Kathryn Rexrode

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Additional Resources

• Women ≠ Tiny Men | Brigham Magazine

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