Women in Pre-Medicine

In recognition of National Women Physicians Day, this solo episode discusses the history behind the day and the role of women in medicine today, and key lessons shared by women physicians.

In this solo episode, I talk about perfectionism, grades, productivity, and the quiet pressure to tie self-worth to achievement as a pre-med student. It’s an honest conversation about learning to feel enough before medical school, not after.

In this episode of Women in Pre-Medicine, Sophia sits down with Dr. Julia Coleman, a trauma surgeon, to talk about what life is really like in one of medicine’s most intense specialties. They discuss finding the right fit, making decisions under pressure, navigating burnout, and what it means to be a woman in a traditionally male-dominated surgical field. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and showing up for patients, and yourself, when it matters most.

Join host Sophia Costantine as she sits down with Dr. Kara Rood, a Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialist, to talk about her journey through medical school, the moments that shaped her career, and what it’s really like caring for high-risk pregnancies. We talk about confidence, burnout, gender bias, and the experiences that pushed her to work in this field. It’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation full of advice, encouragement, and genuine insight for any woman considering a future in medicine.