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Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and Dr. Tracy Sanson are well known on the Emergency Medicine Speaker Circuit. In their FIX19 talk, they share the lessons they have learned as they have built this important part of their careers.  Watch the video... The post Your Voice & Your Value: Lessons for the Speaking Circuit appeared first on FemInEM.

Joannie Yeh MD is a primary care pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Yeh uses her personal experiences and growth to explore self... The post Taking a Cue from EQ appeared first on FemInEM.

In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power within our communities to be advocates for vulnerable populations and... The post Advocacy in Emergency Medicine: Impacting Change in our Communities appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Viveta Lobo is Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Program and Director of the Patient and Family Advisory Group at Stanford University.  In her FIX19 talk, she shares very personal experiences as a patient and a patient’s family member and... The post Redefining the Care Team appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Patsy McNeil is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Physician Chair of the Women’s Initiative of the USACS Diversity and Inclusion Council.  In her FIX19... The post Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: Tales from a Professional Mentor appeared first on FemInEM.

In this podcast, Jenny and Dara sit down with Jennifer and Corey Feist, the founders of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Dr. Lorna Breen was one of us. On April 26, 2020, she died by suicide.  In a period... The post FIX20 Dedication – Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Snider is an Emergency Physician and Youth Violence Researcher. In her FIX19 talk, she shares the story of the tragic death of a patient in the ED waiting room in Winnipeg. She explores the implicit bias that contributed to this... The post The Deserving Patient appeared first on FemInEM.

In their FIX19 talk, Dr. Ebony Hunter and Dr. Dina Wallin share heartfelt account of their experiences not having children and remind us to include women like them in our fight for gender equity.  Read their post and watch the... The post The Journey to Otherhood appeared first on FemInEM.

In her very powerful talk “Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism” Dr. Ogle recounts her life with an abusive parent.  Watch the video version of her talk and read her blog post here. The post Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism appeared first on FemInEM.

Again, Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Carolyn Commissaris... The post FIX20 – Get to Know the Faculty Episode 2 appeared first on FemInEM.

In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Mary McLean explores her personal journey with weight and how the world perceives it and tackles to often taboo topic of physician bias epidemic.  Read her blog post and watch the video version of her... The post The Weighting Room: Our Collegial Physician Obesity Bias Epidemic appeared first on FemInEM.

Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Tricia Swan and... The post FIX20 – Get to Know the Faculty Episode 1 appeared first on FemInEM.

We have appreciated your patience through this COVID pandemic with an understanding that our community has been hit strongly as frontline workers.  We have some amazing news!  The demand for FIX was so strong, we have responded to the call... The post FIX20 Announcement!! appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Tracy Madsen is an Assistant Professor, the Associate Director of the Division of Sex and Gender, and the ED Director of Acute Stroke Services within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  In... The post My Take on Taking Care of Women appeared first on FemInEM.

In her FIX9 talk, Dr. Jordana Haber highlights where we struggle to lead change, and steps we can take to bring our ideas to fruition. Read her blog post and watch the video version of her talk here. The post From Vision to Action appeared first on FemInEM.

In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Kelly Quinley delivers a call to action – it is time for us to improve the emergency department care for patients with a miscarriage.  Miscarriage forms part of emergency medicine, and if we participate in... The post HERstory in the Making: A Call to Action for Improving Emergency Miscarriage Care appeared first on FemInEM.

With growing concerns about racism in America, doctors have the professional mandate to advocate for health equity as part of the oath we take to do no harm. But when race is used in medical practice and research, it’s often... The post It’s Time to Talk about Racism in Medical Education appeared first on FemInEM.

As doctors, you take an oath to do no harm. But what about when harm comes to you? That’s the focus of “In Harm’s Way” by Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins. As physicians, what can you do to make sure the ones... The post In Harm’s Way appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Milne is the Chief of Staff at South Huron Hospital Association in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. He is passionate about skepticism and critical thinking. He is the creator of the knowledge translation project, The Skeptics’ Guide to Emergency Medicine.  In... The post From EBM to FBM appeared first on FemInEM.

What’s it like to be the patient? Not many of us know. Dr. Alin Gragossian does. In her FIX19 talk “My Change of Heart” Dr. Gragossian provides the unique prospective of what it’s like to go from doctor to critically... The post My Change of Heart appeared first on FemInEM.

Resa speaks with Sex and Gender Medicine subject matter experts Tracy Madsen and Alyson McGregor  Tracy Madsen MD ScM is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and the Associate Director for the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine within... The post Sex Matters w/ Drs. Alyson McGregor and Tracy Madsen appeared first on FemInEM.

In this FIX19 talk, Dr. Breena R. Taira wants to make sure you know that we, as health care practitioners, have not only an ethical obligation, but also a legal one based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act... The post Achieving Language Justice in the Emergency Room appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Ayesha Khan and Dr. John Purakal have both had personal experiences with pregnancy loss and they are ready to share them. In their powerful FIX19 duo, they speak out about not speaking out on miscarriage. Watch the video version... The post The Misculture of Miscarriage appeared first on FemInEM.

Ageism, bias against an individual due to their age, disproportionately affects women. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Anita Rohra explores ageism and the unique position physicians are in to help combat it. Read her post and watch the video version... The post The Beauty of Experience appeared first on FemInEM.

Mommy guilty is a very real and common issue among female physicians. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Rose Diaz, third year resident at University of Michigan, takes us through her journey to becoming a physician and how that journey impacted... The post Saying Goodbye to Mommy Guilt appeared first on FemInEM.

The line separating physicians from patients is thin, and it is not something we should be afraid of. Our shared experiences and humanity can make our practice stronger. Nicole Battaglioli, MD is currently an Assistant Professor at the Emory University.... The post My Unexpected Use of Postpartum: How my Postpartum Depression Made Me a Better Doctor appeared first on FemInEM.

In this FIX19 podcast, Dr. Shyam Sivasankar, an Emergency Medicine trained Pediatric EM physician, explores his love of Harry Potter and reveals how embracing his inner Hermione helped him become a better doctor. Watch the video version of his talk... The post Unleashing Your Inner Witch or Wizard appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Joelle Borhart graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed emergency medicine residency training at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She is currently an Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown. You... The post You Need a Walk-Up Song! appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Tsion Firew is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and Global Health Faculty at Columbia University and she also serves as an advisor to the Minister of Health of Ethiopia on Strategic Partnership and Emergency Care.  She is an advocate for the... The post Women Leaders in a Man’s House appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Hannah Janeway is currently an International and Domestic Health Equity and Leadership (IDHEAL) Fellow at UCLA. Her current work is focused on vulnerable populations at the US-Mexico border, utilizing healthcare as a mechanism for social justice, and educating healthcare... The post You Are More Powerful Than You Think appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Anwar Osborne is an associate professor of both internal medicine and emergency medicine at Emory University. He serves as an assistant program director for the EM residency.  He is a national expert in observation medicine and has published multiple... The post Bruh…that’s not okay: Intersectional Ally Behaviors appeared first on FemInEM.

Yvette McQueen, MD is a global physician on a mission to education about health, travel wellness and disease prevention.  She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and Travel Doctor, working as a physician across the US and the Caribbean.  In her... The post Diversity in Travel: What a Doctor Looks Like appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Emily Sbiroli is a current third year emergency medicine resident at UC San Diego Health. She has been passionate about climate change since childhood  and plans to pursue a fellowship in Climate and Health after residency. In her FIX19... The post On the Front Lines of Climate Change appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Rhonda Acholonu is a pediatric hospitalist, Vice Chair for Education and the Co-Director of the Leadership, Engagement & Diversity program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY and a founding member of TIME’S UP Healthcare. Her... The post TIMES UP Healthcare: The Clock Is Ticking appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Michelle Lall an Associate Professor of emergency medicine at Emory in Atlanta. In her FIX talk she focuses on the history and power of women’s anger. She explores the lessons she has learned about her own anger and how... The post Angry Women Can Be Effective Women appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Aditi Joshi is an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician and Telehealth expert working on improving healthcare through technology. She is the Medical Director of JeffConnect, Jefferson’s telehealth platform and has worked in this modality for over 5 years in education,... The post Virtual Care and the Modern Doctor: Why the Future is Now appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Hiral Tipirneni has dedicated her life to serving her community, solving problems, and improving lives. She’s served the Phoenix area for more than 20 years as an emergency room physician, cancer research advocate and, most recently, on the board... The post Empathy, Equity & Empowerment: How Women Physicians Will Heal Our Nation appeared first on FemInEM.

Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or its components. Goals: Season 1... The post Gender Bias Affects Patient Care – Closing the Gap Sn 1 Ep 5 appeared first on FemInEM.

Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or its components. Goals: Explore why... The post Implicit Bias Leads to Inequalities in the Workplace – Closing the Gap Sn 1 Ep 4 appeared first on FemInEM.

Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or its components. Goals: Consider how... The post The History and Progress We Have Made – Closing the Gap Sn 1 Ep 3 appeared first on FemInEM.

Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or its components. Goals: Recap Episode... The post Why Should We Care – Closing the Gap Sn 1 Ep 2 appeared first on FemInEM.

Disclaimer: The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or its components. Goals: Debunk myths... The post Framing the Problem – Closing the Gap Sn 1 Ep 1 appeared first on FemInEM.