Take the Impossible and Make it Possible with Dr. Sheri Dewan

Episode 40: Have you heard these myths? Women can't handle the pressure of medical school. Women physicians and surgeons aren't as competent as men. Women should choose family over their profession. But the truth is women can handle the demands of medical school and beyond. Women physicians are just as competent as any man. Women should be able to have a fulfilling career and a family. Dr. Sheri Dewan shares her insights and experiences on the challenges faced by women physicians and how to overcome them with a positive mindset and support system.

In this episode:

• Discover how to remain focused and resilient in the demanding fields of medicine and surgery.
• Explore the unique hurdles women physicians face and how they can overcome them.
• Uncover the crucial role that wellness and meditation play in maintaining harmony in one's life.
• Learn about the importance of collaboration and equity in healthcare systems.
• Gain insights on cultural competence and its link to improved patient outcomes.

She is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon affiliated with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. As one of a limited number of board-certified women neurosurgeons in the US, Dr. Dewan's educational background includes neurosurgery residency at Brown University and a graduate degree from Northwestern University.

Check out Dr. Dewan's book, Cutting a Path

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