Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Lead with curiosity and compassion. Health care will challenge you intellectually and emotionally, but your empathy and integrity will always be your strongest tools. Listen deeply to patients, families and your colleagues. Be guided by evidence but never lose sight of the person behind the data. Don’t wait for permission to lead; leadership starts with how you show up every day.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
With so many paths in health care, allow yourself the freedom to explore where your skills and passions truly fit. Don’t box yourself into what you think you should be doing. Explore your career beyond your initial expectations.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Be honest – especially when you don’t know something. Say it plainly, then follow it with, “but here’s how I’m going to find out.” That simple habit will earn you more trust than trying to look like you have every answer. Be accountable when you make mistakes. People don’t need perfect leaders; they need leaders they can trust. Own your part; don’t blame circumstances or other people and apologize when necessary.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Women new to the health field should be relentless, stay organized and trust their analytical mind. Success isn’t about luck; it’s about persistence, careful planning and tackling challenges head-on. Step up, lead projects from start to finish and always look for ways to elevate patient care and streamline work flow. And don’t underestimate the power of being bilingual; it’s a true asset, letting you break down language barriers and make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Know what you know and know what you don’t know – both are equally important. Don’t be afraid to admit when you don’t immediately know the answer but always do your best to find it.
Tell us about a time when being a woman in health care offered an advantage.
Many of my patients, particularly women, tell me they feel comfortable talking to me about sensitive issues such as reproductive/sexual health and experiences of trauma. I think this allows me to obtain a more complete history and better diagnostic information.