WISER podcast (2024)

27/03/2024

Today we are excited to feature our first CT surgeon, Dr. Kristen Freeman, a cardiovascular surgeon at the University of Florida! In this episode, Lara Schwieger (M4) and Helen O’Leary (M3) team up to interview Dr. Freeman on her experiences training in hospitals around the country, the pros and cons of integrated vs traditional residency pathways to CT surgery, and the transition from surgical trainee to attending.

You can listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56LqHl490yVZaXypn2llom?si=IbECQSBFQtqHk8rZl6xGww

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03/01/2024

Today we are excited to spotlight a special guest and recent Emory Grand Rounds Speaker: Dr. Megan Tracci! Dr. Tracci is a vascular and endovascular surgeon at the University of Virginia, as well as the founder and co-medical director of the UVA Northridge Vein Clinic. She is our first surgeon with a JD to be featured on the podcast! In this episode Lizzie Rieger (M4) and Helen O’Leary (M3) team up to ask Dr. Tracci about being a dual MD-JD, health policy including her time as a fellow in the US senate, and vascular surgery.

You can listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bgH11lbguuqD0BZddksKz?si=82zb-IOvR4muIs5EYMPWJg

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12/07/2023

Breaking news on this : Dr. Olamide Alabi, assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Emory University School of Medicine, joined us on to discuss her experiences in medical school, residency, and as a vascular surgery attending. She also touches on her role and insights with regard to mentorship within surgical training and education.

Special should out to Dr. Jessica Keilson (PGY4) and Dr. Emma Rooney (vascular surgery fellow) who teamed up to interview this amazing !

You can listen now on wiserpodcast.com, Apple Music, or Spotify!

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wiser/id1434950306

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05GxLaN8UXuH381ZJYQWne?si=79106721d59f4d0a

01/03/2023

Happy ! Be sure to check out the discussion panel hosted by the Women in Science and Medicine happening today from 12-1 pm in SOM 130.

22/02/2023

Posted •

Dr. Helen M. Johnson and team lay out a comprehensive look on how we can further support surgical families.

The Association of Women Surgeons is grounded in supporting and uplifting surgical families and the challenges they face throughout training and beyond.

This article dives into specific recommendations that can lay out a basis for an initiative to help surgical families feel more supported.

Without family friendly policies our specialty will continue its challenge with underrepresentation.

What policies have you seen that you believe helped support surgical families in your training? 🤔

15/02/2023

New episode alert!!

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Priscilla Strom, the first female graduate of the general surgery residency program at Emory University.

She completed medical school at Emory in 1976, general surgery residency at Emory in 1981, and a trauma surgery fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 1982. She also holds master’s degrees in both theological studies and bioethics.

She is currently the interim Program Director at the general surgery program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and practices in Gainesville, Georgia.

Lara and Cameron teamed up for this interview to ask about Dr. Strom’s missionary work in India, being the first female trainee at the Emory general surgery residency program, the ACGME implementation of the 80-hour work week, as well as asking advice for residents and fellows going through training now (from a program director!).

14/02/2023

Posted •

This article hits close to home! 🥳

Dr. Helen M. Johnson and team lay out a comprehensive look on how we can further support surgical families.

The Association of Women Surgeons is grounded in supporting and uplifting surgical families and the challenges they face throughout training and beyond.

This article dives into specific recommendations that can lay out a basis for an initiative to help surgical families feel more supported.

Without family friendly policies our specialty will continue its challenge with underrepresentation.

What policies have you seen that you believe helped support surgical families in your training? 🤔

08/02/2023

We can’t believe we are onto Season 5 of the WISER podcast! We have been able to keep producing episodes thanks to generous donations that help us cover website fees and podcast editing software.

Recently, we switched to a different software which allows us to do all of our editing in one place. We hope that you have seen the improvement in our editing from season to season, and can help us continue this trend, as this software subscription does charge a monthly fee.

For our fundraising this year, we are setting a goal of $1,000 in order to cover costs and keep WISER going!

Show your support by visiting the link in our bio.

02/02/2023

Tune in to this weeks episode with Dr. Frances Jenkins!! We had so much fun recording this episode. It focuses on advice for 4th-year medical students navigating application season, including ERAS tips, navigating virtual interviews, and formulating rank lists (!!) She also reflects on her intern year experiences and shares where she imagines herself and her career in the future. Finally, we ask about the best music for the OR, bonding with co-residents, and losing your car in the parking garage. Listen on and via .ee link in our bio 🎧

30/11/2022

“The ideal surgeon should have the eye of an eagle, the heart of a lion, and the hands of a woman.”-Fifteenth century English proverb

Check out this article by Dr. Wendy Chen and Dr. Allyne Topaz recently published in Hand Clinics!

23/11/2022

Wishing our listeners a 🍁Happy Thanksgiving🍁 and safe travels to all who are visiting loved ones this holiday season!

26/10/2022

Posted • Join the AWS Committee for a virtual Cross-Mentorship Workshop Series, taking place monthly from November 2022 to April 2023! This six-part series will facilitate dialogue on mentoring the diverse group of mentees in surgery.

Register: womensurgeons.org/page/Workshop

21/09/2022

This week we’re telling important stories that highlight how far we’ve come, and remind us that there is still more work to be done. In this episode, Dr. Vivian Wang and Patience take a step back in time and focus on women throughout history that have gone against the grain and pursued their passions for surgery despite obstacles and opposition.

22/07/2022

Introducing our new Director, Dr. Jessica Keilson! Dr. Keilson is back in the OR after completing impressive investigating cholangiocarcinoma and gastrointestinal malignancies as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Winship Cancer Institute.

Outside the hospital, she can be found hiking with Jack on her back, traveling, and hanging with her family and two dogs, Izzy and Delilah. Everyone please wish Jack a Happy 1st Birthday and join us in welcoming Dr. Keilson to WISER leadership!

21/07/2022

Introducing our new Advisor, Dr. Jessica Liu McMullin! We are ecstatic that she will be staying on to work in a new role as WISER Advisor as she moves into her endocrine surgery fellowship!

29/06/2022

Posted • LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT!

We are looking for diverse candidates who are trailblazers in their field or are making a significant impact with their actions. We expect varied applications from health policy and advocacy, to research and community engagement.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 30!

Click here to learn more: https://www.womensurgeons.org/page/Top40Under40

25/05/2022

Happy ! Our newest episode is out with Dr. Caron Rockman, the Florence and Joseph Ritorto Professor of Surgical Research and Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine! We interviewed Dr. Rockman when she came to Emory to give the Garland Perdue Lectureship. Her lecture topic was The Management of Carotid Disease in Women: How Underrepresentation of Women and Other Groups in Clinical Trials Influences Medical Practices. In this episode, we discuss research involvement in surgery and the role of “mom” - both in medicine as Program Director and in family life. This episode is co-hosted with Audible Bleeding.

09/03/2022

For fundraising this year, we are excited to offer custom WISER gear! By popular demand, we are planning to sell WISER coffee travel tumbler mugs and compression socks! To make sure we meet minimum quantities, fill out the following pre-order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5mItbH5e6QldhrKOTYtbTi3c8LA9cL-MSjx_iLckKv4jxPA/viewform The deadline for pre-orders is Friday, March 15th. We expect to be able to deliver the items to you about 6-8 weeks after the deadline.

24/11/2021

Attention: new podcast release for all your Thanksgiving travels! 🦃 🍁

S4E3: Dr. Caprice Greenberg, on Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings 🚺💥🪞🩺

Dr. Greenberg is a renowned surgeon scientist and a true visionary in the world of health services research. In episode 3, we make reference to two of her talks that made waves in the world of surgery. The first talk, called “Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings”, was her 2017 Association for Academic Surgery Presidential Address. Her 2018 follow-up talk, which she gave at the Michican Medicine Department of Surgery as part of a DEI Lecture Series, is called “Stop Fixing Women”.

Both of these talks are available for viewing on YouTube. We cannot recommend them enough and they provide important context for the interview you’re about to listen to.

Enjoy our podcast via the link in our bio. S4E3 is available on our website, Spotify, apple, etc.

24/11/2021

Attention: new podcast release for all your Thanksgiving travels! 🦃 🍁

S4E3: Dr. Caprice Greenberg, on Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings 🚺💥🪞🩺

Dr. Greenberg is a renowned surgeon scientist and a true visionary in the world of health services research. In episode 3, we make reference to two of her talks that made waves in the world of surgery. The first talk, called “Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings”, was her 2017 Association for Academic Surgery Presidential Address. Her 2018 follow-up talk, which she gave at the Michican Medicine Department of Surgery as part of a DEI Lecture Series, is called “Stop Fixing Women”.

Both of these talks are available for viewing on YouTube. We cannot recommend them enough and they provide important context for the interview you’re about to listen to.

Enjoy our podcast via the link in our bio. S4E3 is available on our website, Spotify, apple, etc.

17/11/2021

Thanks to everyone who helped make the
Wiser/AWS Undergraduate Suture Workshop
a success!

We had a great turnout and LOTS of fun!!

10/11/2021

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28/10/2021

S4E2: Staying Strong with Dr. Stephanie Drew 👩🏻‍⚕️🎨🩺

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month🎀, we are excited to release a special episode:

Dr. Drew, an incredible Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon 🦷and breast cancer survivor, shares her cancer journey, the coincidence that led to her diagnosis, insights gained from being a physician-patient, and her experience living as a survivor.

We also discuss gender inequality in OMFS, her love of art and the role of art and humanity in medicine. 💉🦠🎨👩🏻‍🎨

Overall, an exciting conversation with Dr. Drew: a surgeon, cancer survivor, artists, leader, and advocate!

Streaming available on Apple,Spotify, or via link in bio.

28/10/2021

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month🎀, we are excited to release a special episode: Staying Strong with Dr. Stephanie Drew 👩🏻‍⚕️🎨🩺

Dr. Drew, an incredible Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon 🦷and breast cancer survivor, shares her cancer journey, the coincidence that led to her diagnosis, insights gained from being a physician-patient, and her experience living as a survivor.

We also discuss gender inequality in OMFS, her love of art and the role of art and humanity in medicine. 💉🦠🎨👩🏻‍🎨

Overall, an exciting conversation with Dr. Drew: a surgeon, cancer survivor, artists, leader, and advocate!

Streaming available on Apple,Spotify, or via link in bio.

06/10/2021

Join us for an intro to WISER, and a chance to mingle with Emory surgery residents, fellows and attendings. Oh wait!! Don’t forget to stay for the WISER merch raffle 😊

We will provide (individually packaged) snacks as well.

27/09/2021

Can’t get enough of the new Reunion episode??

Join us for a special this week at 8pm EST. We will be on Instagram for a live Q&A for S4E1!!

We will answer live questions from the chat as well as addressing questions submitted via our story or DMs throughout the week. We can’t wait to answer all your questions!!!

22/09/2021

S4E1: An Emory Grad Reunion – The Transition from Resident to Attending

To start our 4th season, we thought we’d check in on some of the Emory General Surgery co-chiefs from 2019 as they are completing their first “real job”. 🚑👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

Listen to our podcast (link in bio) for all their tips and tricks on job hunting and the transition from trainee to faculty member.

Featuring:
Dr. Vivian Wang
Dr. Priya Rajdev
Dr. Maggie Diller
Dr. Adekemi Egunsola

22/09/2021

To start our 4th season, we thought we’d check in on some of the Emory General Surgery co-chiefs from 2019 as they are completing their first “real job”. 🚑👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

Check out our podcast (link in bio) for all their tips and tricks on job hunting and the transition from trainee to faculty member.

10/03/2021

Repost from
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One of the challenges of pregnancy is experiencing your body rapidly transform. Robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery each pose their unique position challenges with my growing baby bump! Hydration, compression hose, and adjustments of the table height have allowed me to keep my surgical practice going despite these body changes.

03/03/2021

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With International Women’s Day 2021 just around the corner (March 8), the AWS National Medical Student Committee fourth quarterly event is celebrating successful women surgeons from around the world. We hope to highlight diverse stories of success to encourage students to pursue their own pathways. Join us at this exciting event on Sunday, March 7 from 10-11:15am! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/l5cnk5hb
Link in bio as well!

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