46 min
Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber - "Why Not! - Advocacy, Options, and Community " ResetMD
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Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, a California native, is an internist and professor of medicine at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership in Athens, GA. As the president of the American Medical Women's Association, her passion is equity in medicine and healthcare, both for physicians and the community.
In this episode, Theresa talks about her unique path to medicine and the resets she has made as a clinician-educator. Who knew that baton twirling would have the outcome it did! She shares her strategy to determine the timing for those resets noting it is ok to sometimes need a change of scenery. Her outlook on options as a physician, particularly as a generalist, is a refreshing take.
We recorded this interview in mid-June 2022 prior to the Supreme Court decision but she was already highlighting the powerful need for advocacy in all aspects but particularly equity and women's reproductive health. She appeals "Let's not go backwards."
Listen in to learn more about AMWA, the Power of Women book she just read, and the power of a community of physicians.
Pearls of Wisdom:
1. Finding a supportive community can lead to opportunities of "Why Not!"
2. Being a part of larger organization can help sort out the rough edges, give perspective, and be a source of support and strength in numbers. It can give you visibility on a larger scale and help you find your place in the world.
3. Consider a five-year check in to determine if you are getting the same amount of joy out of a role that you were before.
4. Doctors have options and remember there are so few of us around!
5. Know the importance of advocacy- even on the 1:1 level. Advocacy work helps you get a better understanding of how your community works.
6. Be Proactive.
Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, a California native, is an internist and professor of medicine at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership in Athens, GA. As the president of the American Medical Women's Association, her passion is equity in medicine and healthcare, both for physicians and the community.
In this episode, Theresa talks about her unique path to medicine and the resets she has made as a clinician-educator. Who knew that baton twirling would have the outcome it did! She shares her strategy to determine the timing for those resets noting it is ok to sometimes need a change of scenery. Her outlook on options as a physician, particularly as a generalist, is a refreshing take.
We recorded this interview in mid-June 2022 prior to the Supreme Court decision but she was already highlighting the powerful need for advocacy in all aspects but particularly equity and women's reproductive health. She appeals "Let's not go backwards."
Listen in to learn more about AMWA, the Power of Women book she just read, and the power of a community of physicians.
Pearls of Wisdom:
1. Finding a supportive community can lead to opportunities of "Why Not!"
2. Being a part of larger organization can help sort out the rough edges, give perspective, and be a source of support and strength in numbers. It can give you visibility on a larger scale and help you find your place in the world.
3. Consider a five-year check in to determine if you are getting the same amount of joy out of a role that you were before.
4. Doctors have options and remember there are so few of us around!
5. Know the importance of advocacy- even on the 1:1 level. Advocacy work helps you get a better understanding of how your community works.
6. Be Proactive.
46 min