Women in healthcare face a myriad of challenges along their professional journey, yet they continue to achieve remarkable triumphs. One of the distressing issues affecting them is the pervasive presence of sexual harassment, with studies revealing that approximately 50% of female medical students experience it at some point. Furthermore, as they enter leadership roles, they often lack the necessary guidance and mentorship, leading to self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Addressing this requires providing mentors who can empower and guide them as leaders. Join this conversation, and let’s dive more into that.

In this episode, our host, Dr. Coombs, is joined by three remarkable doctors championing women in healthcare. With Dr. Mecker Moller (Academic Surgical Oncologist), Dr. Sabrina Arshed (Medical Intensivist), and Dr. Sulynn Walker (Emergency Room Physician), we discuss what we can do for women in healthcare to overcome the many challenges they face. We can overcome these challenges through collective efforts and celebrate their invaluable contributions to the healthcare industry.

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What You Will Learn:

[00:00] Intro and a bit about our guests today 

[01:32] The greatest challenge affecting women in healthcare

[06:10] Timely advice to young female medics aspiring to the ranks in their specialties

[11:51] What can be done to achieve the actionable change needed

[15:38] How men can be part of the solution 

[17:22] Dr. Moller’s views on the pressing issues with medical training and possible solutions

[25:03] Other ways to support more women in the medical leadership

[30:56] How to start a support group for women in healthcare

[31:40] Episode wrap-up and call to action 

Standout Quotes:

“Data suggests that 50% of all female medical students are going to be sexually harassed or assaulted at some point.” - Dr. Arshed [02:13]

“Women have been increasing in residency, a highly male dominated field, but the percentage is still not satisfactory.”- Dr. Walker [03:53]

“Having men who champion for women in medicine is vital for the collaborative work of reducing challenges that women face in this industry.”- Dr. Coombs [15:38]

“Female physicians suffer infertility four times higher than the rest of the population.”- Dr. Moller [18:59]

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Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon, Friends of Medicine Founder, and host of Behind the Scrubs)

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Dr. Mecker Moller  (Academic Surgical Oncologist)

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Dr. Sabrina Arshed (Medical Intensivist)

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Dr. Sulynn Walker (Emergency Room Physician)

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