Women in White Coats Turns ONE YEARS OLD!
Today, the Women in White Coats Blog turns ONE YEARS OLD!!!When we launched our book "The Chronicles of Women in White Coats" back in May of 2018, we knew there were many more stories to be told and that Women in White Coats was more than a book, that it was...
Putting on My First White Coat
White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony is a time of celebration that symbolizes the beginning. Many doctorate programs have white coat ceremonies which include dental and medical school. Each of these fields designate the white coat ceremony...
“Throwing My Life Away” Was the Best Decision I Ever Made
As medical students, we are trained to anticipate the next step, being a resident. As a resident, we are placed on track to know that there are offices, hospitals, clinics, etc that need us. The position is waiting; you just have to fall in line and find the right...
Physician Suicide Awareness Day
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the United States increased more than 30% from 1999 to 2017. More than half (54%) of people who died by suicide did not...
I Am the One Percent – When the Doctor Becomes the (Infertile) Patient
My fertility journey is not typical. I have not spent years “trying”. In fact, I have spent years trying NOT to get pregnant! My husband has two daughters – AND a vasectomy. So getting pregnant was a known challenge. Luckily, I like challenges. We went to an...
Doctor Lulu Heads to the Capitol
So, I was minding my business doing school work at home last Monday, when I looked at my phone and noticed a message on Facebook messenger from a random gentleman that I had never heard of before. He introduced himself as Dr. Wilson Lam, a member of a group of doctors...
Choosing Medicine: Crystal A. Maxwell, MD, MBA
Growing up in rural Mississippi I knew all too well how hard it can be to find a hospital. The closest hospital from where I lived was 19 miles away. This made it difficult to access healthcare for me and my family. Similar to me, this is common in rural areas...
Going Back to School for an MBA 30 Years Later
“Adult Ed is a Mother, but it’s also a Keeper!” — Dr. Lulu I recently graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration from University of Texas San Antonio ending my 27-month journey into the land of adult education. My heart is full of joy! No more staying up...
Why I Like Being a 43-old Physician
"Are you the doctor?" was the most frequently asked question I received from patients in my new practice. The 2nd most common question was "Are you old enough to be a doctor?", followed by the rather blunt question "How old are you?" I graduated from family...
That’s Doctor Not Mrs.
I’m a physician married to a physician. Initially, I did not think I would face obstacles because of our dual career paths. I would soon learn, however, professional and personal life sacrifices would be necessary for us to achieve our goals. This is my story as a...
Unbreakable: How I Survived Raising An Infant as a Resident and Single Mom
“Oh, shit,” I said to myself as I sat on the toilet, pants down, grasping at a pink plastic stick between my legs. “I’m pregnant.” I stared at the baby blue “+” sign. There was no mistaking it. I didn’t have to wait the 60 seconds for those fateful intersecting lines...
Perfection is Not Required
I remember June 20th, 2010 like it was yesterday. In the months preceding that day, overwhelm had become my new normal. I had so many hats to wear and it did not seem like I was succeeding in any of my roles. I was a wife, mother of two children ages 2 years and 7...
A Letter to my Daughter
Not too long ago, my daughter, you asked me what you should be when you grow up. Over the years you’ve entertained the normal litany of ideas- artist, teacher, and even a doctor like your mom. I will answer your question the same way my mother did. You can do...
Advice For All Our New Physicians – Part 2
In my chapter of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats, I touched on how the fear of becoming a statistic that supports the idea of the “July Effect” affected my ability to care for myself. For you who are starting out, you can learn from my experience and that of...
Thoughts of a Fat Physician
I’m fat. It’s fact. I’ve been fat for most of my life. There really is not a time that I don’t remember being fat. I was always heavier than girls in my classes in school. No matter how active I was I was always bigger. As I got older my eating...
Episode #27: Does Having Medical Parents Influence Choosing Medicine As A Career? Dr. Natasha Sriraman & Dr. Archana Shrestha
Dr. Natasha Sriraman shares her experience growing up with surgeon parents. Did this influence and exposure lead to her choice to pursue Medicine? The answer will surprise you. Dr. Archana Shrestha, whose mother is a physician, wrote a chapter in The Chronicles of...
Episode #26: Should You Freeze Your Eggs? Dr. Anu Kathiresan & Hema Kathiresan
You are a young professional female pursuing your career goals. Do you freeze your eggs? Well, in this episode of the Women in White Coats podcast, Dr. Anu Kathiresan, and her amazing sister, Hema Kathiresan share about this. Dr. Anu Kathiresan is a Board Certified...
Episode #25: Dr. Narjust Duma – Being a Latina in Medicine
Dr. Narjust Duma is an Assistant Professor and Thoracic Oncologist who practices at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. She has a penchant for diversity and inclusion and is involved in work toward that end. During the episode, she shares about an...
