Women in Diagnosis
For this episode of WDx, Sharmin and Kaylin are joined by Dr Alice Mao to discuss what they have learned about burnout so far and how their perspectives have changed over time. Alice Mao’s Bio:Dr. Alice Mao is an internal medicine and geriatric medicine physician who… Read More »Episode 451: WDx #41: Burnout, Existential Dread, and Everything in Between
Kaylin, Sharmin, and Cheryl are joined by Kassidy Lovins, MS3, and Ann Marie Kumfer, MD, to discuss a case of a 35-year-old man with fevers, diffuse myalgias, and weakness. Bio:Kassidy Lovins is a third-year student at UNC School of Medicine, approaching the end of her clinical… Read More »Episode 442: WDx #40: Clinical Unknown with Kassidy and Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer
In this episode of WDx, Cheryl, Kaylin, and Sharmin are joined by Kuchal and Ann Marie, two wonderful members of the CPSolvers Academy. Kuchal presents a case of a young man with fevers to Ann Marie and Sharmin. Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS
Kaylin and Sharmin were joined by UCLA Cardiology fellows, Drs. Rachel Ohman and Angela Duvalyan, to discuss a case of a 49 year old woman with acute chest pain. Angela Duvalyan, MD is a second year Cardiology Fellow at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).… Read More »Episode 422: WDx #38: Clinical Unknown with UCLA Cardiology fellows
In this episode of WDx, Dr Sukriti Banthiya joins Kaylin, Sharmin, and Cheryl and presents a case of a 78-year-old man initially presenting with generalized weakness and a fall. Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS
Description: Kaylin and Sharmin are joined once again by Dr. Julia Armendariz to learn from her approach to a “struggling” learner. The discussion focuses on the value of using low-inference statements to accurately describe the behavior, how to identify the underlying problem(s) the behavior may… Read More »Episode 398: WDx #36: How to Approach a “Struggling” Learner
Description: Dr. Julia Armendariz joins Kaylin, Sharmin, and Cheryl to discuss feedback. She shares why giving feedback is so critical as well as an approach to feedback and goal-setting with learners. She also debunks common myths, highlights potential pitfalls, and shares her strategies to create a positive… Read More »Episode 390: WDx #35: Demystifying Feedback
Description: Kaylin, Sharmin, and Cheryl are joined by Dr. Arghavan Salles. They discuss career transitions/pivots, challenging workplace experiences, social/digital media use, and thoughts on allyship and gender biases/stereotype threat as self-identified angry women. Bio: Dr. Salles is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon. She completed… Read More »Episode 374: WDx #34: It’s Not a Meritocracy
In this episode of WDx, Sharmin, Yaz, and Kaylin are joined by Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn. Tune in to hear Dr. Woc expertly discuss a case of a young woman with a worsening headache, followed by a roundtable discussion about what drew her to infectious diseases… Read More »Episode 369: WDx #33: Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr Laila Woc-Colburn
Kaylin, Sharmin, Cheryl, and Jane discuss two cases of volume overload. Kaylin reviews the pathophysiology behind constrictive pericarditis and restrictive cardiomyopathy, normal pericardial and thoracic anatomy and pressure changes with respiration, and the difference in treatments between the two disease processes. Download CPSolvers App here… Read More »Episode 362 – WDx #32: Stiff Shells and Stiff Hearts—Dissecting Constrictive Pericarditis & Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
To celebrate the new academic year, Kaylin and Sharmin sit down with Dr. Alice Mao to share a few memorable stories from their intern year. They reflect on tough days, lessons learned, power moves, and the importance of community. We hope these stories and reflections make you… Read More »Episode 348: WDx #31: “Guardian Angels, Mistaken Identities, and Code Blues: Stories from Intern Year”
Sharmin, Kaylin, and Jane interview Anu Gorukanti, MD and Laura Holford, RN MSN, the co-founders of Introspective Spaces. They discuss their journeys in healthcare and what motivated them to build an inclusive space to foster connection, cultivate contemplative practice, and empower women in healthcare through introspective and… Read More »Episode 341: WDx #30: Introspective Spaces
In this episode of WDx, Dr Nidhi Patel joins Jane, Kaylin, and Sharmin and presents a case of a 23 yr old woman with worsening dyspnea and orthopnea. Nidhi is a current CPSolvers Academy member and a PGY2 in internal medicine at Emory University. She… Read More »Episode 335: WDx #29: The One Where Sharmin and Kaylin Discuss a Clinical Unknown
In honor of Women’s History month in the United States, Sharmin, Kaylin, and Jane discuss the Matilda Effect, the current state of gender inequality, and reflect on some of the many incredible women scientists that came before us and helped pave the way for a… Read More »Episode 327: WDx #28: “Anonymous was a Woman”
Sharmin and Kaylin sit down with Dr. Denise Davis to discuss communication as a procedure, continuous and incremental improvement, and the interrelationship between social and health justice Denise L. Davis is a general internist and Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California… Read More »Episode 320: WDx #27: “There is No Innocent Eye”
Sharmin, Kaylin, and Jane are joined by Dr. Risheen Reejhsinghani, cardiologist extraordinaire, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford, and Associate Program Director of the cardiology fellowship. They discuss her journey through medical training as an international medical graduate, how her love for cardiology developed, and how her career has evolved to allow… Read More »Episode 310 – WDx Episode #26: “You are Resilient, even if You Don’t Know It”
Sharmin & Kaylin are joined by María Jimena Alemán, CPSolvers co-director of internal operations & future neurologist with a passion for global health. They discuss how her upbringing has informed & shaped her passions & values, how she got involved with CPSolvers, the growth that… Read More »Episode 303: WDx #25: “Do Small Things with a Big Heart” with María Jimena Alemán
In this episode of WDx, Dr Casey Albin joins Kiara, Jane, & Sharmin to discuss a clinical unknown. Presented by Kiara, the case starts with the chief concern of difficulty recognizing family members. Casey Albin, MD is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of… Read More »Episode 297: WDx #24 – Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr. Casey Albin
In this episode of WDx, Dr Rebecca Berger joins Kara, Jane, & Sharmin to discuss a clinical unknown. Presented by Kara, the case starts with a young woman presenting with chronic isolated thrombocytopenia. Dr. Rebecca Berger Rebecca is an academic hospitalist and assistant professor of… Read More »Episode 288: WDx #23: Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr Rebecca Berger
Sukriti and Maani present a clinical unknown to Dr. Reza, followed by a brief discussion about addressing roadblocks that women in medicine face. Dr. Nosheen Reza Dr. Nosheen Reza is a cardiologist and translational researcher at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on advanced heart failure… Read More »Episode 272: WDx #22 – Clinical Unknown with Guest Expert Dr. Nosheen Reza
Maani and Emily are joined by Dr. Rachael Lee for a clinical unknown. Dr. Rachael Lee @DoctorRachael Dr. Lee joined the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases at UAB in 2016 and is currently an Associate Professor. She is the UAB Chief Healthcare Epidemiologist and… Read More »Episode 268: WDx #21 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Rachael Lee
In this WDx episode, Sharmin and Dr Lekshmi Santhosh delve into the world of written evaluations: why are they important, implicit biases they can contain and how to do a better job in both writing and interpreting evaluations. Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh is… Read More »Episode 260: WDx #20 – Exploring the World of Evaluations with Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh
In this episode, Dr. Ashley McMullen, Dr. Simone Vais, and Jane Lock share stories of setbacks in medicine related to the theme, “I thought I was alone.” Session moderated by Madellena Conte. Interested in sharing a story during a future Setbacks in Medicine discussion? Fill… Read More »Episode 251: WDx #18 – Setbacks in Medicine: “I thought I was alone”
In this episode, Maani and Sharmin are joined by Dr. Tara Gadde who presents a clinical unknown case to Dr. Aimee Zaas followed by a discussion on leadership, mentorship, and career transition points. Uttara (Tara) Gadde Uttara (Tara) Gadde is an internal medicine resident at… Read More »Episode 242: WDx #17 – “The Next Play”
Dr. Blythe Butler presents a case to Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng, followed by a discussion about her experience as a woman in an Internal Medicine procedural subspecialty. Alexandra “Jay” Teng Alexandra “Jay” Teng hails from Berkeley and graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in… Read More »Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng
Emma presents a case to Dr. Yao Heng, followed by a discussion about her experience as a woman in Internal Medicine procedural subspecialty. Dr. Yao Heng Dr. Yao Heng was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She immigrated to the US in her 20’s. After graduating from… Read More »Episode 218: WDx #15 – Iron Lady, GI Edition
Sharmin and Dr. Kaylin Nguyen delve deeper into the imposter phenomenon. They discuss the origin of the term, the problems with the mainstream definition, and how it should be reframed. Imposter Syndrome Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom Contextualizing the Impostor “Syndrome” Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome End Imposter Syndrome in Your Workplace Dr.… Read More »Episode 206: WDx #14 – Feeling like an Imposter? Let’s Talk.
Dr. Titer, Dr. Williams, Maani and Lindsey discuss macro/microaggressions in the clinical setting. Dr. KeAndrea Titer Dr. KeAndrea Titer is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham. She was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She received her Bachelor of… Read More »Episode 197: WDx #13 – Macro/microaggressions
Dr. Julia Armendariz presents a clinical unknown to Dr. Laura Huppert. Dr Laura Huppert Laura Huppert, MD, is a third year Hematology/Oncology Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her clinical interest is in solid tumor malignancy, including the treatment of breast cancer… Read More »Episode 191: Wdx # 12 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Laura Huppert and Dr. Julia Armendariz
Simone and Lindsey present a case to Dr. Kirsten Austad, followed by a discussion about women in leadership and “the double bind” Want to test your learning? Take our episode quiz here Dr. Kristen Austad Kirsten Austad MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at… Read More »Episode 184: Wdx #11- Clinical Unknown with Dr. Kirsten Austad
Dr. Katrina Armstrong and Dr. Vineet Arora join the #bosslady Wdx team to discuss navigating negotiations as women in medicine Dr. Katrina Armstrong Dr. Katrina Armstrong is the Jackson Professor of Clinical Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief of… Read More »Episode 177: Wdx #10 – Negotiations
During this WDx VMR series episode, Kiara presents a case of chest pain to Priyanka, Ana Clara, Elena, and Anna. Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Schema Episode Quiz Ana Clara Ana Clara Miranda is a 4th-year medical student from Brazil. She grew up in Belo… Read More »Episode 172: WDx #9 – VMR: Chest pain
Sarah Onorato presents a case to Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer & Dr. Debra Bynum Want to test your learning? Take our episode quiz here Dr Ann Marie Kumfer is a new residency graduate and academic hospitalist at UNC. After completing medical school at Texas Tech University,… Read More »Episode 165: WDx #8 – Clinical unknown with Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer & Dr. Debra Bynum
Maani, Priyanka, and Lindsey discuss a clinical unknown with Dr. Jori May. Want to test your learning? Take our episode quiz here Dr. Jori May Jori May, MD, is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham… Read More »Episode 158: WDx #7 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Jori May – Vaginal Bleeding
Dr. Amara Finch presents a case of abdominal pain at VMR to Maani, Maria, Anna and Smitha. Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post– by Smitha Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Schema Want to test your learning? Take our Episode… Read More »Episode 151: WDx #6 – VMR: Abdominal pain
Sharmin, Lindsey, and Alex discuss a clinical unknown with Dr. Natasha Chida from Johns Hopkins Want to test your learning?Take our Episode Quiz here Dr. Natasha Chida Dr. Chida is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University School… Read More »Episode 142: WDx # 5 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Natasha Chida – Altered Mental Status
Dr. Steph Le shares a story of gender discrimination and Emma and Annette discuss gender biases and stereotypes with UCSF’s Department of Surgery Chair, Dr. Julie Ann Sosa Dr. Julie Ann Sosa Julie Ann Sosa, MD MA FACS is the Leon Goldman MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair… Read More »Episode 134: WDx Episode #4 – The CPSolvers discuss gender biases and stereotypes with special guest Dr. Julie Ann Sosa
Zari Zahra, Mel Fellay, Lindsey, Emma, and Sharmin discuss gender biases through stories. Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post– by Smitha Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Melanie Fellay Melanie Fellay is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spekit, the leading in-app… Read More »Episode 127: WDx special episode with Mel Fellay, Zari Zahra & CPSolvers
Dr. Steph Sherman, Lindsey, Emma, and Sharmin tackle a case presented by Anna Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post– by Smitha Want to test your learning? Take our Episode Quiz here. Dr. Steph Sherman Dr. Stephanie Sherman is a hospitalist and residency associate program director… Read More »WDx Clinical Unknown with Dr. Steph Sherman and the CPSolvers
Episode Description Emma, Lindsey and Sharmin tackle a case presented by Sarah. Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post– by Smitha
The Gender Gap in Diagnostic Reasoning: The Launch of Women in Diagnosis (WDx) Smitha Ganeshan, MD MBA Acknowledgements: Sharmin Shekarchian, MD, Emma Levine, MD, and Lindsey Shipley, MD, Daniel Minter, MD Medicine has a gender problem. Women are less likely to become full professors or… Read More »“The Gender Gap in Diagnostic Reasoning: The Launch of Women in Diagnosis (WDx)” – Smitha Ganeshan