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​| April 18, 2020 |

EPISODE 4

Women in Medicine: "Faces Like Mine"
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In honor of Women's History Month, our team had the privilege of hearing stories from four incredible female physicians about the importance of representation in medicine. Our guests share powerful and personal examples of overcoming cultural expectations, racial barriers, and gender-based stereotypes to become the exemplary physicians they are today.
TRANSCRIPT

Show Notes

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[0:00] - Intro
  • Introduction to Dr. Bisi Alli
​
[01:55] - Dr. Aisha Van Pratt Levin’s story
  • What a doctor looks like: Dr. Van Pratt Levin tells us a story about the impact of representation in role models

[09:30] - Dr. Bridgette Jones’ story
  • Knowing your worth: Dr. Jones recounts the obstacles she faced on the road to medical school as a result of racial discrimination

[15:00] - “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.”  -- Alice Walker, The Color Purple

[22:47] - Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas’ story
  • Innovative disruption: Dr. Ramas speaks to the importance of standing up for what she believes in
[29:10] - Dr. Ana Benitez-Graham’s story
  • Road to success: Dr. Benitez Graham shares how she broke free of societal expectations to achieve her own dreams

[38:18] - Call to Action: Let’s continue to build each other up!

[40:30] - Outro

Credits:
Co-hosts: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Bisi Alli
Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Bisi Alli 
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producer: Dr. DJ Gaines
Editors: Josh Wang, Jinglu Wang, Deepti Yechuri
Production Assistants: Joanna Jain
Website/Art design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman

Special thanks to the Women’s Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) Program, the American College of Physicians, and Alice Lin.

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  • EPISODES
    • Table of Contents
    • SEASON 1 >
      • TRAILER
      • EPISODE 1 >
        • WELCOME TO THE DEI SHIFT
      • EPISODE 2 >
        • MEET THE DEI SHIFT: MORNING HANDOFF
      • EPISODE 3 >
        • MENTORSHIP & RECRUITMENT OF URIMS
      • EPISODE 4 >
        • Women in Medicine: "Faces Like Mine"
      • EPISODE 5 >
        • Disparity Exacerbation, Triggered by COVID-19
      • EPISODE 6 >
        • Hidden in the Data: Understanding Bias in Informatics
      • EPISODE 7A >
        • At the Intersection of Asian + American + Female + Physician + Leader (Pt. 1)
      • EPISODE 7B >
        • At the Intersection of Asian + American + Male + Physician + Leader (Pt. 2)
      • EPISODE 8 >
        • Promoting Inclusive Healthcare Environments for LGBTQ Patients
      • EPISODE 9 >
        • The Hidden Curriculum
      • EPISODE 10 >
        • Women Physicians Mid Career Transitions
    • SEASON 2 >
      • EPISODE 1 >
        • Minority Tax
      • EPISODE 2 >
        • A Native Narrative: Caring for American Indian and Alaskan Native Patients
      • EPISODE 3 >
        • Anti-Racism in Healthcare Education
      • EPISODE 4 >
        • Religious and Spiritual Diversity in Healthcare
      • EPISODE 5 >
        • Doctors As Patients
    • SEASON 3 >
      • EPISODE 1 >
        • Voices of URiM Premeds
      • EPISODE 2 >
        • Seize the DEI: Shaping the Future of I.M.
      • EPISODE 3 >
        • Digital Health Equity and Bridging the Divide
      • EPISODE 4a >
        • Food Insecurity- Part 1
      • EPISODE 4b >
        • Food Insecurity- Part 2
      • EPISODE 5 >
        • The Breadth of Addiction Medicine
      • EPISODE 6 >
        • The Power of Primary Care
      • EPISODE 7 >
        • Healthy Policy and Advocacy
    • SEASON 4 >
      • EPISODE 1 >
        • ACP IM 2022 Live
      • EPISODE 2A >
        • Trauma Informed Care Part 1
      • EPISODE 2B >
        • Trauma Informed Care Part 2
      • EPISODE 3 >
        • Pediatric-to-Adult Transitions of Care
      • EPISODE 4 >
        • Medical Misinformation and Disinformation
      • EPISODE 5 >
        • Immigrant/Migrant Health
      • EPISODE 6A >
        • Houselessness Part 1
    • SEASON 5 >
      • EPISODE 1
  • Sponsored Podcasts
    • Obesity Management Series
    • Pain Management
    • Proud To Be GIM Week
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