I Am Responsible TO Others, Not FOR Them
Once upon a time, I went to counseling, for a year. The reason was that I had lost my empathy somewhere along the way in medical training. It was my husband who suggested I get help, because the numbness could no longer be turned ‘on’ and ‘off’ for my work and I remained frozen and […]
Career Series: Q&A with a Sports Medicine Physician
Ever wondered what its like to be a sports medicine doctor or what it takes? Dr. Jessica Huerta, a primary care sports medicine physician, shares the inside scoop in our latest Q & A. What is your field? Primary care sports medicine How did you decide to go into your field? I loved the idea […]
We Don’t Need to Fix Women, We Need to Fix the Leaky Leadership Pipeline
Data show over the past decade that more than 47 percent of medical students are women, yet the number of practicing physicians is around 33 percent. Even with the increasing numbers of women entering the field, the number in leadership positions is discouragingly low, especially in top leadership positions. The leaky pipeline, or the disappearance […]
Gun Safety: A “Touchy” Public Health Concern
On January 23rd 2018, a 15-year-old student shot sixteen people at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, killing two other 15-year-olds. Majority of the victims were between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. Thirty-two miles north from Benton, a 1997 school shooting killed three students in West Paducah, KY. Violence is traumatizing, […]
Gift Guide for Women Doctors
Finding the right gift for women who are doctors can be a daunting task. The authors of “The Chronicles of Women in White Coats” can help with this sometimes grueling process. Here are some suggestions for gifts that your special person will love. TOTE BAG “At the beginning and end of my shift, I can go into […]
My Life, My Choice: Putting My Priorities First
I remember the day clearly. I was sitting in my living room with my dad, crying. Seemingly out of nowhere, my marriage was imploding and I was in a high state of anxiety. I was working two part-time jobs, one clinical doing college health and the other in medical education, was a mom of two […]
Decisions: Choosing Myself or Fellowship
Around the halfway mark of my second year of residency, I was asked to apply to be a neurocritical care fellow. Instead of being thrilled about it, I became nervous. Was this what I really wanted to do? Maybe this would give me some more time to grow into the doctor that I felt I […]
What Women Doctors Should Know About Intimate Partner Violence
On November 19, 2018, the country and the medical community were shocked by yet another mass shooting at Mercy Hospital Medical Center Chicago. Dr. Tamara O’Neal, Officer Samuel Jimenez, and pharmacist Dayna Less were the victims of a lone gunman. When an event like this happens, before details are known, so many questions are raised. […]
Should you see a OB/Gyn BEFORE getting pregnant?
Preconception counseling is often over looked and under rated. Preparing your mind, body and soul is necessary for optimizing your pregnancy. So, what is the first step? Meet with your physician. This is pertinent to ascertain possible risk factors that you and your partner may have that could serve as road blocks to a healthy pregnancy. […]
Dr…Who!?!? What’s My Name?
It’s my first day at a new facility and I’m prepped with food, snacks, and a closed lid container for my morning coffee to allow me to refill it in the afternoon with water. You never really know how stringent the policies will be for water containers at your new work station, or whether food […]
