I’m a Physician and a Mom 

Several years ago I was on my way to pick up my son from preschool before doing an overnight shift at the hospital. As I approached a stoplight, a car sped through the intersection and struck a pedestrian walking his dog. I knew instantly the man was seriously injured, so...

As a woman in medicine, where the odds for pay, promotion, and leadership are stacked against me, I strive to light the path for younger women who come behind me.   

It has taken me a while to be comfortable with my style of leadership, own my own voice, be able to regroup after rejection, and t...