Doctor and Hopeful Human

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Eileen Barrett, a nationally recognized leader in internal medicine and addiction care. From her roots in public health to her presidency of the American Medical Women’s Association, Dr. Barrett shares powerful insights on inclusion, institutional change, and the emotional resilience required for sustained advocacy. We discuss the importance of everyday actions, and what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. Whether you're a student, clinician, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine equity in healthcare.To learn more about Dr. Barrett’s work, please see the links below:https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20220202/blog-one-small-grand-rounds-innovation-to-increase-equityhttps://www.wimedicine.org/blog/a-more-inclusive-medical-school-graduation-ceremonyYou can also reach out to Dr. Eileen Barrett via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-barrett-md/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/ 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/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected] If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!