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Circulated to thousands of physicians and medical students, Doximity's Women in Medicine digest drives and fosters discussion around issues in healthcare from a uniquely female perspective. The monthly digest covers topics including, but not limited to: women in science and research, leadership development, and work-life balance. Here are some of the articles you can expect to receive:

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Beating the Imposter Syndrome

Like many female physicians, especially early-career women in medicine, my first few years were haunted by that unsettling feeling that I was unprepared, not smart enough, or just not up to the job. Then there was that creeping suspicion that not only was I not good enough, but that soon enough I’d say or do something stupid enough that everyone would find out. Turns out, I wasn’t alone...continue reading

6 Lessons from My Six Years as a Physician Mother

I brought my first son home from the hospital on Mother’s Day, and remember thinking how appropriate it was that I was starting my real life as a mother on this special day. Of course, at the time, I had no idea how much my definition of ‘mother’ would evolve. I had certainly never considered the unique implications of being a physician mother. Over the years, I’ve learned...continue reading

An Anesthesiologist Encourages Women to Lead in Medicine

One of the most difficult things about the practice of anesthesiology is the unpredictable nature of surgery. This can be very stressful on an individual physician, especially those with families. For those who are parents, if our children need us we must physically ask another partner to step in for us, as we cannot leave surgery...continue reading

The Word “Mrs” Is Painted on the MD Glass Ceiling

I know my patients know that I am their doctor. They allow me to treat them — for cancer. But some of them are apparently unsure of, or perhaps incapable of, addressing a female physician as “Doctor.”
Not long ago, a very polite older man that I had been treating for over a year said to me at the end of the visit, in a hesitant voice, “What do I call you — I’ve been wondering?...continue reading

“MommyDoc” on Understanding the Greys Between Motherhood and Medicine

I actually am the doctor to my children, which I am very open about. I’ve taken care of them since they were born; my dad took care of me. Obviously, if there is something that is outside of the scope of what I do for other children, then I won’t do it. It’s a controversial thing, because many people will say that my children aren’t getting a choice. But, they don’t know my children, and it also may change...continue reading

Tale of an Immigrant “All-American Girl”

In 2015, I was honored to give the following speech as I retired from The Joint Commission Board of Commissioners after nine years of service. Though a “thank you” speech is usually in order on an occasion like this, I decided to break rank a bit and say “thank you” by sharing my personal story...continue reading

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