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Operating In A Room of One’s Own with Chantal Simons, MD | Episode 16
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المحتوى المقدم من Ugo Ezema, MD, Ugo Ezema, and MD. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Ugo Ezema, MD, Ugo Ezema, and MD أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 where we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Chantal Simons. Raised in Ghana and now a trailblazer in the field of Urology, Dr. Simons shares her incredible journey from her early days in Ghana to her current fellowship in neuro-urology and pelvic reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan. This episode delves into the challenges of navigating a career in medicine as an international student, the importance of representation in surgery, and balancing professional aspirations with personal life. Join us as Dr. Simons discusses her passion for creating more inclusive spaces in medicine and her commitment to mentorship and education. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to support our channel!
🔍 In This Episode:
- Dr. Simons' upbringing in Ghana and her path to Yale University for undergrad.
- The transition from pre-med to Urological surgery, including the pivotal moments that shaped her career choice.
- Dr. Simons' fellowship in neuro-urology and pelvic reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan.
- The challenges faced as an international student in the US medical education system.
- Dr. Simons' work in education and focusing on increasing diversity and inclusion in medicine.
- Being an advocate for ones self
- Balancing life as a surgeon, educator, mother, and wife.
- The impact of mentors and the importance of mentorship in her career
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