The sound of the hot comb, the smell of relaxer, do these things trigger you? We all have a trauma linked to our hair journey. Countless hours and dollars we will never get back. Toiling over a journey clouded in respectability politics Have you ever changed your hair to get a job or for professional interviews? Do your co-workers compliment your hair when it is blown out or processed but confused when it is in it's natural state? Have they ever asked to touch your hair? If you said yes to...

One woman decided to take a stand!  She decided to address the "not so" micor-aggression that she was confronted with. She remained calm, cool and collected. She stood up for herself. When she did this she effectively stood for all #blackwomen and created an opportunity to bring to light to a very serious topic.  #racialgaslighting.  Her name is Dr Rosario, and this episode is dedicated to her. Racial Gaslighting is the product of a society riddled with #white privilege #entitlement and...

Our conversation with Camile Roney is what Healthy Mentorship sounds like!   As physicians mentorship is a part of our journey.  Guiding future female physicians into healthy and successful careers where they feel fulfilled is a gift that keeps giving.  The greatest lesson from mentorship is that learning doesn't happen in one direction!  While it is our responsibility to provide support and guidance we should also leave room to learn from our mentees.  Our guest is a vibrant and inspiring...

Dr Jana Mckenzie, Dr Kandice Waul Bennet discuss with Dr Kristen Scatliffe and Dr Akua Ampadu about the balance required to have a  family and a career in medicine.  Some of the questions they address: When is the right time to have a baby?  Are Residency programs supportive of expectant mothers?  How much time do you get off for postpartum?  Breastfeeding and Pumping is not sexual!  Mothers can be successful physicians and can pursue fellowships and research etc. Having a Family...

Dear Patient,  This episode was produced and directed for you! For each and every one of our patients. From those we see in the outpatient clinics to those we admit in the hospital and even those we tend to in urgent care.  We wanted to take this opportunity to educate and enlighten our patients on some of the basics of healthcare.  Every physician has had the thoughts we verbalize in this episode.    From inhalers to antibiotics, from bed placement to billing each of us take time to share...

MDFEME is committed to making the voices of those who have been ignored and silenced heard! In this episode Mrs Wilma King Bennett tells her story. She allows herself to be vulnerable and share her experience so that the cycle can be broken. Black women are categorically ignored and we have too many stories of patient experiences where they felt ignored, not heard, or their pain was minimized, or they weren't involved in their plan of care.  Implicit Bias and Structural Racism can affect the...

This is for the culture! For the Allies who want to learn. For the physicians who want to be the change they want to see.  For the patients who want to help. If we have learned anything from James Baldwin it should be that a thing can not be changed if it is not confronted. Racism exists. Implicit Bias is real. Racism is Learned. Slavery was fundamental to the foundation of this American nation and the machinery of capitalism. The effects still ripple through out current society.  If we can...

In this episode we focus on one of the most difficult and sensitive topics in medicine, End of Life decisions and Goals of Care. When asked what patient's wanted from physicians at this difficult juncture in their lives most answered: clarity, transparency or honesty. Palliative Care  focuses on helping individuals with serious diagnoses at any stage of illness with the total effort of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating their care from the time of diagnosis throughout treatment to...

Throughout #medicalschool #residency and even #fellowship we admit when interacting with our past teaching attendings we were people pleasers.   We did all that we could to get the glowing #LORs (letters of recommendations).  We went above and beyond like most of us do. However, in hindsight (which is always 20/20) We now see that we learned behavior that would prove harmful to our careers.  So to all of our past Attendings here are the things we wish we said...  #tokenism...

Our system of democratic self-government is failing us. Most #Americans no longer feel represented by their elected officials. Money overpowers citizen voices. Trust in Congress is at an all-time low.  Americans appear to have voted in the 2020 presidential election at their highest rate in 120 years. More than 140 million voted in this presidential #election.  So it is evident that THE FIRST 100 Days of the #BidenHarris administration will set the tone for their presidency. This is a...

Our system of democratic self-government is failing us. Most #Americans no longer feel represented by their elected officials. Money overpowers citizen voices. Trust in Congress is at an all-time low.  Americans appear to have voted in the 2020 presidential election at their highest rate in 120 years. More than 140 million voted in this presidential #election.  So it is evident that THE FIRST 100 Days of the #BidenHarris administration will set the tone for their presidency.  This is a...

MDFEME kicks off Season 2 with some Sex Education.   We address consent, safe sex practices, squirting, and many other topics.  Dr Akua Ampadu, Dr Jana McKenzie and Dr Kimberly works join Dr Kristen Scatliffe for a phone call where  they play a game of question and answer.  The questions focus on some of the most commonly misunderstood things about sex.  This is our effort to separate truths from myths .   THE CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONS AGE 18 OR OLDER. --- Support this...

SEASON 2 IS HERE! . This listening experience is tailored to both physicians and patients.  We are a multicultural collective of women physicians who share experiences, educate patients, dispel myths, and address current issues. This is not scripted or rehearsed.  We are transparent, honest and vulnerable. We Listen We Care.  We are MDFEME --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mdfeme-inc/support

Vaccines have become a heated topic.   Our newest member Dr Kimberly Works a board certified pediatrician joins Dr Scatliffe, Dr Shay and Dr Chaudhry to discuss this engaging topic.  We answer some of the most common questions about vaccines like: What is the point of vaccines? Isn't measles just a rash? Don't Vaccines contain harmful chemicals? Can't we spread out the administration schedule? Do vaccines cause Autism? These are just some of the questions we cover on this episode. We hope to...

How do you identify a toxic connection? Whether it’s a relationship, a friendship or even a business partnership being able to identify a destructive connection is vital to you protecting your mental health. What do you do when you recognize you are in a toxic connection? Do you completely cut the person off or is it better to try to fix it? And is it healthy to stay connected for the sake of the other person? New episode drops on Friday 24th on all major platforms. Stay Locked! We Care We...

20/20VISION MAY MEAN THROWING AWAY YOUR VISION BOARD! Your Vision Board is Blocking your Breakthrough! 2020 threw some punches and it’s not over yet you need to adapt, adjust, revamp that Vision! Your Goals are still within reach! Your Board should be as dynamic as your destiny! Amazing podcast with Dr Emily Shay, Ms Lethisha Andrews and Dr Kristen Scatliffe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mdfeme-inc/support

MDFEME says ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We are outraged by the recent displays of systematic racism in America.  Our docs are tired, hurt, angry and frustrated with the recent police killings of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade. In this episode we discuss how systematic and institutional racism effects healthcare.  We talk about the importance of unity and economics.  We discuss the pertinence of influential people  using their platforms to address this topic. We dissect the...

Dr Kristen Scatliffe, Dr Akua Ampadu, Dr Lubna Chaudhry, and Dr Kandice Waul Bennett of #MDFEME talk about health care disparities and how #COVID19 is making these issues more apparent. We discuss what we have been seeing as #frontline #healthcareworkers We also delve into preexisitng conditions and focus on how you can manage your mental health during this time especially during May #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters This episode is filled with great plugs to different resources to make...

DR JANA MCKENZIE THOMAS, DR KANDICE WAUL BENNET, DR AKUA AMPADU, DR EMILY SHAY AND DR KRISTEN SCATLIFFE HAVE A TRANSPARENT ICE BREAKER ABOUT GENDER IN MEDICINE. ITS A CONVERSATION THAT DISCUSSES EVOLVING ROLES,  BEING THE "BREAD WINNER"  AND WHAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED AS FEMALE PHYSICIANS OF COLOR.  IS THE PLAYING FIELD THE SAME FOR ALL WOMEN? YOU'LL HAVE TO LISTEN TO SEE WHAT WE SAY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Dr Lubna Chaudhry, Dr Emily Shay and Dr Kristen Scatliffe have a fun filled conversation about the National Residency Match Program and Match Day 2020.  They offer congratulations to those successful in the match and focus on helping those that did not. You need a plan and we at MDFEME INC. want to help you formulate a strategy for conquering a challenging situation. .Don't be discouraged every path is different, and your path is just beginning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

Dr Kristen Scatliffe (Pulmonary Critical Care), Dr Akua Ampadu (Internal Medicine), and Dr Emily Shay(Infectious Disease and Critical Care) discuss the COVID 19 Pandemic.  We go over the recommendations by the CDC, discuss the science behind why we are telling you to do these things and try to provide reassurance during a stressful time. We at MDFEME INC. want to remind you DON'T PANIC, PLAN.  Information is power. Visit www.cdc.gov for the number one source of information regarding...

We talk with Dr Lubna Chaudhry a Family Medicine physician from the greater Chicago area about the challenges and obstacles she faced in balancing planning a family and practicing medicine.  Her testimonial is one that any working mother or mom-to-be should listen to.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mdfeme-inc/support