Women in PD: Venus envy? Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis: Inspiring Careers in PD
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Women in PD: Venus envy?
Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis: Inspiring Careers in PD
In this special episode of the PD Exchange podcast, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl commemorate International Women's Day and InternationalDay of Women and Girls in Science, focusing on women in Peritoneal Dialysis.
Joined by Dr. Joanne Bargman, Dr. Edwina Brown, and Dr. Ana Elizabeth Figueredo, the discussion dives into their extraordinary career trajectories, challenges faced as women in a predominantly male profession, and their significant contributions to peritoneal dialysis. The conversation covers themes of mentorship, overcoming gender biases, balancing family and career, and the evolving role of women in nephrology.
The episode is both informative and engaging, offering valuable insights and advice for aspiring professionals in the field.
00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast
00:25 Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis
01:34 Ana's Journey in PD Nursing
09:54 Joanne's Career in Peritoneal Dialysis
16:01 Edwina's Path to Nephrology
23:56 Balancing Family and Career
28:30 Changes and Challenges in Nephrology
39:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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