GRIT in Medicine

Guest: Amy M. Seegmiller Renner, Ph.D., M.S. (@SeeRenPhD) Host: Alexandra L. Anderson, M.D. (@AlexAndersonMD) Impostor syndrome is that feeling or inner monologue telling you that you’re not good enough. You’re not alone in these feelings. Drs. Seegmiller Renner and Anderson discuss how to combat impostor syndrome through various techniques. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Janine R. Kamath, M.A., M.B.A. (@JanineKamath) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Janine R. Kamath, M.A., M.B.A., states that GRIT is, “having a passionate vision followed by ideas and action…GRIT is not just about dreaming, but it is also about doing…It’s dreaming and doing with a higher purpose.” As technology moves forward with artificial intelligence and machine learning, how can we as healthcare providers ensure that we don’t lose that higher purpose – the human element necessary for quality care? Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D. (@AmyOxentenkoMD) Hosts: Alexandra L. Anderson, M.D. (@AlexAndersonMD) Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D., discusses the significance of mentors and sponsors in overcoming the barriers for women into leadership positions. They talk about how to find and ask someone to have your back, as well as the importance of when and how to become a sponsor yourself to make and give those opportunities to others. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Lois E. Krahn, M.D. (@LoisKrahn) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Lois E. Krahn, M.D., discusses her thoughts on leadership styles, including the differences between men and women in leadership roles. What are influence and the role of likability in leadership? How can you renew yourself and stay true to your style while being an effective leader? Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Joshua B. Murphy, J.D. Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) “Privilege is invisible to those who hold it” – Josh Murphy, JD Josh Murphy distinguishes men as colleagues and men as allies in this episode of GRIT in Medicine. What makes someone an ally? How do you find one or become one? Josh discusses the role of fear and privilege in making progress on gender balance and equity in medicine. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Amy L. Kotsenas, M.D. (@AmyKotsenas) #RADxx Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Amy Kotsenas, M.D. discusses the integration of artificial intelligence, focusing on patient safety, increasing value, and improving outcomes. Dr. Kotsenas walks through the problems they’re trying to solve, what will benefits patients the most, and how to communicate to those outside of medicine who are building the algorithms. She also shares leadership pearls for navigating transformation and the importance of sponsoring others. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Bobbie S. Gostout, M.D. (@GostoutMD) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) As a leader, how do you balance taking risk and the need to feel safe? Dr. Bobbie Gostout discusses how leadership is a very visible and vulnerable place but it’s that place of vulnerability and taking risk that creates a space of incredible creativity, innovation, and joy. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Mariela Rivera, M.D. (@marielariveram) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Professional presence and identity isn’t a new concept, but it’s a newer concept in application to medicine. Not having a professional presence can hinder your advancement. How do you want others to see you? Dr. Mariela Rivera discusses the need to be intentional about forming your professional identity, having a goal and a role model, and giving it a few minutes of thought each day. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Esther Choo, M.D. (@choo_ek) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Joshua B. Murphy, J.D. As a health policy researcher, Dr. Esther Choo approaches problems analytically; critically examining the data and sharing the insights. She’s applied this to her work with TIME’S UP Healthcare to address gender equity and sexual harassment in medicine. Some of the same barriers that create health disparities impact the healthcare workforce. Addressing these issues will require changing organizational culture, how do we move to a more horizontal power structure without sacrificing all of the efficiencies of a vertical structure? Deeper Dive: https://www.nap.edu/read/24994/chapter/1

Guest: Julia A. Files, M.D. (@JuliaFiles) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) “We’re on the brink of a seismic shift in medicine.” From the days of overt discrimination to today’s second-generation bias, Dr. Julia Files lays out the data on gender inequity in medicine. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.

Guest: Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. Hosts: Alexandra L. Anderson, M.D. (@AlexAndersonMD) Does the thought of volunteering bring up thoughts like, “I’m too busy, there is no way I can fit more into my already packed schedule?” Maybe you don’t feel you have anything to offer that could be helpful, Dr. Dawn Davis discusses the solutions for common barriers to participating in community service, how enriching and rewarding it can be, and how you can get started. Deeper Dive: www.councilofnonprofits.org@NatlCouncilNPswww.guidestar.org@GuideStarUSAwww.greatnonprofits.org@GreatNonprofits@RMHMN

Guests: Andrea N. Leep Hunderfund, M.D., M.H.P.E. and Stephanie R. Starr, M.D. (@StephRStarr) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) How can we create environments and systems that support caring, character, and professional development? Drs. Leep and Starr get into the development of caring and character at all levels of medicine, starting with how we interact with our patients, our teams, and our systems. They call for making space for these conversations and explain the overlapping influence these have on our development as practitioners. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT. Deeper Dive: https://www.medednext.org/KNN/About.htm

Guest: Alexandra L. Anderson, M.D. (@AlexAndersonMD) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Do you express your authentic self within your practice of medicine? What challenges do we face when trying to be our authentic selves and how do we work through these? Dr. Alex Anderson lays out her journey to authentic self-expression and finding joy in her practice, along with discussing how you can do the same. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and #MayoGRIT Deeper Dive: https://apple.co/2miq5zhhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/free-solo/

Guest: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. (@SharonneHayes) Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) What is stereotype threat? How might you be impacted by it and what can you do to mitigate it? How can you help those you mentor and teach, fight against these factors? Dr. Sharonne Hayes discusses the impact of “de-skilling,” the differences from impostor syndrome, and detailing out what you can do about these situations. Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT. Deeper Dive: https://claudesteele.com/book/https://www.npr.org/2012/07/12/156664337/stereotype-threat-why-women-quit-science-jobs

Hosts: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. (@anjalibhagramd) and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. (@SMoeschlerMD) Drs. Anjali Bhagra and Susan Moeschler kick off the GRIT in Medicine podcast with a brief review of how the GRIT for Women in Medicine CME conference started and where they're headed. Let us know what you think on Twitter! Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the community with #MayoGRIT.