How a Young Med Student Founded a Movement in Sexual Medicine | Dr.Jen Romanello

Sexual health is often misunderstood and neglected in medical training. What happens when a passionate student decides to challenge the system and ignite change?The medical field often hesitates to tackle less-explored topics, but Dr. Jen Romanello is breaking new ground as a young advocate for advancing sexual medicine.As a medical student, Jen identified a glaring gap in education on female sexual health and decided to act. She founded the Medical Student Forum on Female Sexual Medicine, an initiative that has expanded to impact students across the U.S. and beyond.In this episode, we delve into Jen’s journey from medical student to resident, exploring her mission to tackle the stigma surrounding sexual health in medical education. From collaborating with leading experts like Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Andrew Goldstein to hosting groundbreaking symposiums, Jen has made waves in an underserved area of healthcare.We also explore the challenges of navigating medical systems that often overlook sexual medicine and how Jen’s leadership is paving the way for students, clinicians, and patients alike. Whether it’s addressing medical trauma or fostering a deeper understanding of patient care, Jen’s work highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and a patient-first approach.Her insights go beyond the clinic, offering practical advice for medical students, residents, and professionals interested in bridging gaps in education and care.Join us for an inspiring conversation that showcases how one person’s determination can spark systemic change and improve countless lives.Don’t miss this eye-opening episode. If you enjoyed the conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network to spread awareness about the importance of sexual medicine. Your feedback helps us continue these critical discussions!Dr. Romanello’s Bio:Jen Romanello MD is an intern physician in internal medicine at NYU and attended medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago. She is President of the Medical Student Forum on Female Sexual Medicine (The Forum), which she founded in 2020. The Forum is an independent trainee-led organization that has facilitated over 1000 trainees to connect to educational, writing, research, conference, and mentorship opportunities in the field of Female Sexual Medicine (FSM).Her professional interests include sexual medicine and menopause, reproductive mental health, neuroplastic pain, metabolism and nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Her clinical research and publications have focused on topics including clitoral adhesions,chronic pelvic pain, and medical education.  She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, the Menopause Society, and the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. She loves speaking with medical students who are deciding which specialty to pursue about how there are many great ways to approach this field.Don’t miss this eye-opening episode. If you enjoyed the conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network to spread awareness about the importance of sexual medicine. Your feedback helps us continue these critical discussions!Get in Touch with Dr. Romanello:WebsiteInstagramMedical Student ForumAcademic ArticleGet in Touch with Dr. Rahman:WebsiteInstagramYoutube