Our Voices, Our Future

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Brianna Clark about breastfeeding medicine and lactation advocacy.To learn more about lactation advocacy please reference the following:Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Rosen-Carole, C., Godcharles, C., Kumar, D., & Gebhard, R. (2024). The rights of physicians and future physicians who are lactating, breastfeeding, or chestfeeding: An American Medical Women’s Association Position article. Breastfeeding Medicine, 19(7), 568–572. https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2024.0073Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk 2025-2026: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology: 9780826100207: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com.You can also reach out to Dr. Clark via email: [email protected] can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Rosy Thachil about women in medicine and leadership, with a particular focus on the leaky pipeline.To learn more about the leaky pipeline, and the articles and podcast episode referenced in the interview, please see the citations below:Jackson, M. A. (2023). The leaky pipeline in academia. Missouri Medicine, 120(3), 185–187.Patel, D., Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Georgakas, J., Drobny, M. A. S., Marshall, A., Gebhard, R., & AMWA Gender Equity Task Force (2025). A Commitment to Gender Equity in Medicine: An American Medical Women's Association Position Paper. Journal of women's health (2002), 34(4), 451–457. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2024.0958Nandy, S. (2024, April 22). Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Conversation With Rosy Thachil MD, FACC. American College of Cardiology. https://www.acc.org/Membership/Sections-and-Councils/Fellows-in-Training-Section/Section-Updates/2024/04/19/20/49/Breaking-the-Glass-CeilingAnanya (Host). (2023, January 23). Dr. Rosy Thachil—A South Asian Women in Medicine–Imposter Syndrome and Establishing Credibility [Audio Podcast]. In The Desi Reality. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desi-reality/id1547099128?i=1000595564045You can also reach out to Dr. Rosy Thachil via email: [email protected] can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected]

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Teresa Lazar about mentorship, what this means in medicine, and why it is so important. To learn more about mentorship and the articles referenced in the podcast, please see the citations below:Shen, M. R., Tzioumis, E., Andersen, E., Wouk, K., McCall, R., Li, W., ... & Malloy, E. (2022). Impact of mentoring on academic career success for women in medicine: a systematic review. Academic Medicine, 97(3), 444-458.Purkey, Neha J. MD; Han, Peggy MD; Woodward, Amanda MLIS; Davis, Alexis S. MD, MS; Johnston, Lindsay MD, MEd; Klein, Robin MD; Krawczeski, Catherine D. MD; Leeman, Kristen T. MD; Machut, Kerri Z. MD; Patel, Meghna D. MD; Scala, Melissa MD; McBride, Mary E. MD, MEd. Advancing Women Physicians in Academic Medicine: A Scoping Review. Academic Medicine ():10.1097/ACM.0000000000006052, March 26, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000006052You can also reach out to Dr. Lazar via email: [email protected] can find more about AMWA’s Mentorship Committee committee at: https://www.amwa-doc.org/about-amwa/member-benefits-amwa/mentoring/ You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Meghan and Laura talk with Dr. Joanna Georgakas about her experience starting the podcast and looking back at season one. Dr. Georgakas is a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. She is an active member of the GETF through AMWA and of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). If you see her at a conference– don’t hesitate to say hello!You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future we are excited to introduce the new hosts: Meghan, Meenu, and Laura. Each of us brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for advancing gender equity in medicine. We are deeply honored to carry forward the conversations that Joanna so thoughtfully began in her episodes, which laid the foundation for this important work.During this episode, we talk about our vision for the future of Our Voices, Our Future. We reflect on the powerful groundwork Joanna created and share how we plan to expand the conversation — centering it more intentionally around gender equity in all aspects of healthcare, from medical education to leadership to global health. We discuss our personal journeys, why this work matters to each of us, and how we hope to inspire, inform, and advocate through this podcast. As we move into this next chapter, we invite our listeners to join us in shaping a future where every voice is heard and valued.You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

In this introduction to the series learn more about the podcast and what is to come. If you are interested in learning more or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today https://www.amwa-doc.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=wB41KTrfZbE&redir_token=trkuxBddWRYIt7-EDiUpEnr7OsV8MTU4ODM2MDc5OUAxNTg4Mjc0Mzk5&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwa-doc.org%2F) Looking forward to hearing from you and as always ---- thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____ we chat with Dr. Kristina McAteer - the series co-producer and podcaster herself. We will discuss how this series got started, her podcast money minutes, and general tips for those of you interested in getting your own podcast started.Be sure to check out Dr. McAteer's podcast Money Minutes for Doctors below!Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=B1VRajypXzyT3McMipegu2RXPY58MTU4ODM2OTM0MEAxNTg4MjgyOTQw&v=7nZjdhVxG6o&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fmoney-minutes-for-doctors%2Fid1396041737&event=video_description)Blog page: http://brownemblog.com/blog-1/2018/1/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=B1VRajypXzyT3McMipegu2RXPY58MTU4ODM2OTM0MEAxNTg4MjgyOTQw&v=7nZjdhVxG6o&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbrownemblog.com%2Fblog-1%2F2018%2F1%2F23%2Fmoney-minutes-for-doctors&event=video_description) If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured in an upcoming episode - feel free to contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today https://www.amwa-doc.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=B1VRajypXzyT3McMipegu2RXPY58MTU4ODM2OTM0MEAxNTg4MjgyOTQw&v=7nZjdhVxG6o&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwa-doc.org%2F&event=video_description)Looking forward to hearing from you and as always ---- thanks for tuning in :)Should we back date the episodes?

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Kerry Wilkins - a Child Psychiatrist and Education Consultant. Dr. Wilkins talks about how she got involved with consulting and her work with schools and educational collaboratives. She also discusses the development of her initiative, Serenity Homeschooler, to support those homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Wilkins’ work with Serenity Homeschooler, you can find her website here: https://www.kerrywilkinsmd.com/serenityhomeschoolerOr connect via facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/serenityhomeschooler/You can follow Dr. Wilkins on twitter @KerryWilkinsMDIf you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Harselle, a Psychiatrist, Mental Health Speaker/Advocate , and Hollywood Movie Consultant. To get started with your own social outreach and consulting: https://www.helpareporter.com/about/If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Teresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, a Pediatrician, Professor of clinical internal medicine and pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, an active member and past president of the American Medical Women’s Association, and a writer for the Adolescent Medicine Review Course. Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber is passionate about the impact of healthy lifestyles and volunteers to speak on local and national radio and television programs to help advocate for health promotion. She is also an advocate for Gender Equity.During this episode we talk about gender equity in medicine, how to be an advocate in medicine, and work-life balance. Dr. Rorh-Kirchgraber also offers advice on how we can serve as our own advocates and better negotiate.To learn more about Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber’s work, visit IU’s Center of Excellence in Women’s Health at: https://medicine.iu.edu/obgyn/clinical-care/womens-health-center/contacts or https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/6506/rohr-kirchgraber-theresaYou can also reach out to Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber via email: [email protected] can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to Dr. Roberta Gebhard at [email protected] you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Wellington - a neonatal ICU doc, entrepreneur, and wellness coach. If you are interested in learning more about Nurturing MDs, you can find her website here: http://nurturingmds.com/You can reach Dr. Wellington via email at [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we continue our conversation with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and Active member of the American Women’s Hospital Service and advocate for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement.If you are interested in learning more about the American Women’s Hospital Service you can find their site at: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/american-womens-hospital-services/ or reach the organization via email at [email protected] you are interested in being more involved - AWHS is now looking for new members. Applications are due 5/29/2020 - link to apply is below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4xntnA4sftP0BZsDOf9vEetXuoxrbcF3VMwdgow6JA8UyLg/viewformMore information about the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement can be found here: https://pnhp.org/what-is-single-payer/ and https://medicare4all.org/about/If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and White River Raft Guide.Be sure to stay tuned for our next episode, where we continue our conversation with Dr. Helfman and discuss her role with the American Women’s Hospital Service and her Activism work for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement.If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Looking forward to hearing from you and as always - thanks for tuning in :)