Hearing the word leader or leadership can be scary for some yet exciting for others. Some people have planned to take on leadership roles, yet others were thrown into it unexpectedly. I believe that everyone has been a leader at some point in their life whether...
As a doctor, mom or wife do you ever feel like you can’t be vulnerable? Dr. Robin Davies felt this way early on in her medical career, that’s why she chose to write about it in the latest edition of The Chronicles of Women In White Coats. In this episode, fellow...
I Finally Realized I Was a Good Doctor Do you recall your first year as an attending and what that was like? For me, it was a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs practicing as an emergency physician in a semi-rural town in Illinois. But once I found my stride...
Do you find yourself trying to be perfect? It’s time to change your way of thinking! In this episode, Dr. Christine Vo interviews Dr. Julie Lindower, both authors in book 4 of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats. Dr. Lindower talks about her book chapter and the...
“Breast is best”. This is something that you may have heard over and over again when it comes to infant feeding. We know that breastfeeding has a long list of benefits for both mom and baby. Depending on your field, you may discuss these benefits with the families you...
Do you have a distinct memory that defines your experience as a woman in medicine?Then this conversation will speak to you! In this episode, Dr. Robin Davies interviews Dr. Andrea Austin, both authors in book 4 of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats. Dr. Austin...
Starting your own medical practice can seem like a daunting task. It can be scary to think of all the responsibilities and your financial livelihood falling on your shoulders. These are very valid and real concerns. But if you have the desire and vision, it is...
Where’s your happy place? In this week’s episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Marion Mull McCrary about how to create your own happy place close to home. Dr. McCrary shares her five step planning process that will bring you that same uplifting feeling you...
For doctors, charting has become a frustrating part of our job. We would like to minimize the impact it has on our day and our interactions with patients. We do not want our notes described as TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)! Wouldn’t it be nice to “chart smarter” by...
In this week’s episode Dr. Kim Nichols interviews Dr. Kimberly Meyer, both authors in book 4 of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats. Dr. Meyer talks about why she wanted to be a part of the project and shares a bit about the experiences that inspired her chapter on...