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...

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, JDJosh 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...

Guest: (@AmyKotsenas) #RADxxHosts: 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...

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. 

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.

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...

“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.

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. National Council of Nonprofits: www.councilofnonprofits.org @NatlCouncilNPs GuideStar:...

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. Deeper Dive: Kern National Network for Caring and Character in...

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. Follow Dr. Anderson on Twitter @AlexAndersonMD Connect with the team on Twitter @MayoGRIT @anjalibhagramd @SMoeschlerMD Deeper Dive: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Magic Lessons...

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. For a deeper dive, check out these resources: Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do 2011 Edition by Claude M....

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. Find the community on Twitter @MayoGRIT and the hosts @anjalibhagramd & @SMoeschlerMD Be sure to use the hashtag #MayoGRIT and let us know what you think