Interview: Dr. Ellen Taliaferro

Ellen Taliaferro, MD (aka Dr T) is a recovering emergency physician now serving as the Medical Director of the San Mateo Medical Center Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention in San Mateo, CA. Using her background in emergency medicine, stress management, and writing, she has created a program called Healing the Wound Within with a personal Writing Practice Prescription. In addition, she continues to speak on Domestic Violence As A Health Issue and The Medical Aspects Of Manual Strangulation As A Form Domestic Violence Assault. Dr T grew up in Will Rogers country and loves country humor. She sees herself as a true Okie: "Sooner born, Sooner bred, and when I die I’m California dead." Of note, she finished her clinical career at UTSW medical school and Parkland Hospital. While there, the Dallas Morning News named her as one of the 100 most influential Texas women — an amazing feat for an Okie. Pro-Track Profile Dr. T. is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. She's also a Board Member of the Northern California Chapter. Ellen is one of a growing number of established members who have enrolled in the 2009 Pro-Track class in order to take their career to the next level. To hear what Dr. T has to say about professional speaking, well writing and Pro-Track, click on the podcast icon below.