Becoming the first licensed woman physician in America was tough, convincing male surgeons to wash their hands between patients was even tougher. Today Josh and Chuck pay tribute to a genuine pioneer in medicine and society.
Nov 2024
Well, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your Health
How do women gain social influence?
Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices heard and their expertise recognized, even in highly qualified fields like medicine.
The consequences of this could be dire, both fo ... Show More
49m 19s
Jul 2024
SMNTY Classics: The Mothers of Gynecology
J. Marion Sims is hailed as the father of gynecology, but his legacy is tainted by his experimental surgeries on enslaved women. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline contextualize Sims' controversy, diagnose medicine's racist past and honor the unsung mothers of gynecolo ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
Episode 121: Leading the way: Women in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
<p>In this episode with Dr. Rania Esteitie, Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Central Michigan, and a strong advocate for women in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Michigan and at the American Thoracic Society, we share her jo ... Show More
31m 11s