Our Voices, Our Future

Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Self-Advocate

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Briana Calcagno-Davi, a pediatric neuropsychologist based in New York, who reminds us of the importance of self-advocacy and building a professional identity among colleagues. During this episode, we discuss Dr. Bri’s transition from training into clinical practice, the challenges she has faced as a woman in the clinical setting, and the non-clinical skills that have helped her navigate her career in clinical psychology. To learn more about Dr. Bri, you can find her on social media: Instagram: @dr.bcd_neuropsych [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DP4mkwgklOu/#] TikTok: @bri.c.d You can also reach out to Dr. Bri via email: BCalcagnoDav@northwell.edu [BCalcagnoDav@northwell.edu] You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/] You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/] If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/] Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

Physician Assistant and Competitive Dancer

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Becca Gerrits, a PA-C in inpatient gastroenterology, to explore her journey from a small town in Wisconsin to practicing at a major hospital. During this episode we talk about how her background in competitive dance shaped her work ethic, the pressure to fit traditional expectations in medicine, and the importance of embracing authenticity and individuality in healthcare. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/] You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/] If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/] Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

Student Doctor and Generational Dreamer

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Sehaj Pahwa, a fourth-year medical student at St. George’s University and member of the Gender Equity Task Force through the American Medical Women’s Association, to explore how generational sacrifice, gender expectations, and financial barriers shape who gets to pursue medicine, and who doesn’t. During this episode we talk about the emotional weight of fulfilling a dream her mother was not allowed to pursue, the motivation and pressure that come with generational progress, and the persistent inequities women still face in medical education and leadership. Sehaj shares reflections on resilience, representation, women’s health advocacy, and what it means to create new possibilities for the next generation. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/] You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/] If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/] Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

Doctor and Community Advocate

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Rafia Qutab, a board-certified family medicine physician, founder of Rutland Family Health Center in rural Massachusetts, and a nationally recognized advocate for international medical graduates (IMGs) and women physicians. Dr. Qutab shares her journey from medical training in Pakistan to building a thriving primary care practice in the United States. She reflects on the professional and personal challenges of navigating the U.S. medical system as an IMG and her decision to serve a rural community. We also explore the common challenges IMGs face when transitioning to practice in the U.S., and the importance of mentorship and advocacy in providing the support needed to help them thrive as they build new lives abroad. To learn more about Dr. Qutab, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/raffia.qutab [https://www.facebook.com/raffia.qutab] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffia-qutab-md-34a13661/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffia-qutab-md-34a13661/]

Student Doctor and Global Health Advocate

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Alexis Thompson, a fourth-year medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and Board President of the Wombs of the World Foundation. Alexis shares her journey into global maternal health, the experiences that shaped her passion for birth justice, and the work she leads to advance equitable, community-centered care for women and birthing people around the world. During this episode we talk about the mission and unique approach of Wombs of the World, the importance of culturally responsive and community-led maternal care, and how integrating traditional knowledge can transform outcomes in underserved communities. Alexis also reflects on ethical global health practices, balancing leadership with medical training, and actionable ways clinicians and advocates can uplift birthworkers and ancestral wisdom in their own work. To learn more about Wombs of the World Foundation, visit their website at https://www.wotwfoundation.org/ [https://www.wotwfoundation.org/] You can also reach out to Alexis Thompson via email at alexis@wotwfoundation.org [alexis@wotwfoundation.org] You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/] You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/] If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org [getf@amwa-doc.org] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ [https://www.amwa-doc.org/] Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!