The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview Series
The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview Series
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Welcome to The Treasure Hunt, an interview series of some of the most influential and recognizable health leaders of our time. We are privileged to gather these trailblazers within The Carol Emmott Foundation community, and we invite you to hear their stories. Spend some time to get to know these colleagues better. Find out what motivates each of these extraordinary individuals to be a part of our mission to achieve gender and racial equity in healthcare, and hear some interesting stories along the way.
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The podcast explores themes of gender and racial equity in healthcare, networking within health professions, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting story-driven discussions like Mary A. Pittman's insights on advocacy, the impact of mentoring in public health, and the importance of building social capital.
Welcome to The Treasure Hunt, an interview series of some of the most influential and recognizable health leaders of our time. We are privileged to gather these trailblazers within The Carol Emmott Foundation community, and we invite you to hear their stories. Spend some time to get to know these colleagues better. Find out what motivates each of these extraordinary individuals to be a part of our mission to achieve gender and racial equity in healthcare, and hear some interesting stories along the way.
In this podcast episode from The Treasure Hunt, Dr. Andrew Wiesenthal, a seasoned pediatrician and mentor to the Carol Emmott Fellows, discusses his extensive background and experiences in pediatrics, public health, and consulting.
The conversation begins with the fun exploration of Dr. Wiesenthal's time spent as a disc jockey during his college years, offering an intriguing glimpse into his diverse interests before transitioning to medicine. He shares insights into his time as an epidemic intelligence service officer with the CDC, emphasizing his journey through the world of pediatric infectious diseases and the connections he formed within the medical community during the early 1980s.
Dr. Wiesenthal reflects on his passion for pediatrics, rooted in his childhood experience of being hospitalized for an injury. He recalls the emotional impact of his hospital stay and how it inspired him to provide a better experience for children in healthcare settings. He highlights the significance of empathy in medicine, revealing how personal experiences can shape professional paths.
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