My experience in the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program was foundational in shaping my early leadership identity. ELAM, designed specifically for women in academic medicine, created a powerful environment of shared experience, mutual support, and gender‑focused leadership development. It gave me a strong sense of belonging and helped me understand the unique challenges women face in academic leadership. The curriculum emphasized navigating institutional

My leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that effective leadership in health and academic medicine requires integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advancing equity. I view leadership not as a position of authority, but as a responsibility to create environments where people and ideas can thrive. This means leading with clarity of purpose, humility in practice, and accountability in action. I believe strong leaders cultivate trust by listening deep

Why is public health important? Public health improves our quality of life, helps children thrive, reduces human suffering and saves money. Every day, the public health field is working – often behind the scenes – to prevent hazards and keep people healthy. For example, public health is responsible for: Tracking disease outbreaks and vaccinating communities to avoid the spread of disease. Setting safety standards to protect workers. Developing school nutrition programs to ens

Analysis suggests visa-sponsored surgeons are more concentrated in rural and high-poverty counties By Jess Allerton Conexiant March 25, 2026 The number of surgeons sponsored for H-1B visas in the US increased over the past decade, and these physicians were more concentrated in rural and high-poverty counties, according to a research letter published in JAMA Surgery. The H-1B visa program allows US health care organizations to hire non-US citizens for specialized positions, i

Mass layoffs, funding cuts, and violence disrupt CDC operations, raising concerns about long-term public health capacity. By Jess Mador, WABE KFF Health News March 25, 2026 On the coffee table at her home in Atlanta, Sarah Boim has a pile of documents from her old job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are printouts of her employment records. Boim lost her job in the first big wave of CDC firings — more than 1,000 people were suddenly let go last Februa

Mentorship helps by giving people a bridge between where they are and where they want to go, especially during moments of transition, uncertainty, or growth. It works on multiple levels at once—practical, emotional, relational, and even identity‑shaping. How mentorship creates momentum Mentorship accelerates progress because it gives people access to experience they haven’t yet lived. A mentor (or femtor) offers: Perspective — They help someone see the bigger picture, under