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11. The Journey Begins: A New Graduate's Perspective as a Project Administrator at HMS
27:43Join me for a conversation with Zoe Spearman, a dynamic project administrator in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. In this episode, my guest unveils the unique nature of her role, where she embraces diverse projects, problem-solving, and making critical decisions to support the dean. We hear about her advocacy for climate change mitigation and raising awareness about the impact of climate change on human health. Experience the power of teamwork, collaboration, and the fulfillment she finds in her role. Prepare for an engaging conversation celebrating triumphs, challenges, and the collective drive to make a difference.The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.
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10. Healing Healers: Strategies for Physician Well-being
48:02In this episode, Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, an Instructor of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares her expertise in wellness and physician burnout. We discuss her research in the area of physician burnout in women, explore the concept of cognitive load, and discuss the gender disparities in cognitive and emotional labor within the medical field. Even if you're not a physician, the discussion is relevant to anyone who is experiencing that feeling of burnout.Tips include - taking vacation, not checking your email, a CBT guide to weaning yourself of checking email out of hours, and keeping a document that has a list of compliments that people have given you.Invisible Women - the book that I mention in the episodeThe views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.9. Equilibrium Explorations: Insights on Meniere's Disease with Dr. Divya Chari
43:56In this episode, join me in my conversation with Divya Chari, an assistant professor at Mass Eye and Ear, as she shares her journey as a female surgeon and mentor in the field of Otolaryngology as well as her research on Meniere’s Disease. Tune in to discover the impact of mentorship on personal and professional growth as Divya discusses her thoughts on guiding aspiring surgeons and researchers. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.8. Mentoring, Networking, and Managing a Lab
43:15Learn about today's guest, Ksenia Kastanenka and her love of mentoring. She is an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and we also discuss the benefits of networking as well as her research on slow-wave sleep in Alzheimer's Disease.The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.7. Vascular Surgeon and Associate Professor Anahita Dua
49:32In this episode I talk veins, arteries, and leadership with Anahita Dua, a vascular surgeon and Associate Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Tune in to find out what she wants us to know about what it’s like to be a surgeon and doctor in 2023 and how "there'll always be another surgery."The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.6. Mental Health After Childbirth with Assistant Professor Sharon Dekel
44:51Join me in this meaningful conversation with Sharon Dekel, an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, on her pioneering research on PTSD in women who have experienced a traumatic childbirth. You'll also hear about her work as a mentor and the subtle ways in which her two-year compulsory military service in the Israeli Army influences her management style and allows her to use it as an example of the importance of attention to detail to her mentees. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.5. Professional Equity Co-Chairs
42:10Join me as I speak with the Professional Equity subcommittee co-chairs, assistant professor at Boston Children's Hospital, Eman Ansari and assistant professor at Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Elisabetta del Re and find out about them and also the work that the professional equity subcommittee is doing to advance pay equality across the affiliates. We talk about pay equity in Saudi Arabia and also how in Italy women were regarded as children until 1978.The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions.