The Resting Stitch Face Podcast
The Resting Stitch Face Podcast
Podcast Description
Join Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding, two Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons with busy practices and even busier lives, as they peel back the surgical drapes and get real about the joys and challenges of being women in medicine. From career pivots to parenting, friendships to failure, and burnout to boundary-setting, nothing is off limits!
We talk about what it's really like behind the surgical mask and why we all need a room of our own. Because surgery is hard...but life can be harder.
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Focuses on the complexities of being women in medicine, covering topics such as career transitions, managing burnout, and the impact of gender in surgical fields, with specific episodes discussing misunderstandings about oral surgeons and the challenges of imposter syndrome.
Join Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding, two Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons with busy practices and even busier lives, as they peel back the surgical drapes and get real about the joys and challenges of being women in medicine. From career pivots to parenting, friendships to failure, and burnout to boundary-setting, nothing is off limits!
We talk about what it’s really like behind the surgical mask and why we all need a room of our own. Because surgery is hard…but life can be harder.
In this episode, Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding discuss the challenges and emotional toll of board exams in the dental and oral surgery fields. They share personal experiences, study strategies, and the systemic issues surrounding board certification, including the pressures of patient dynamics and the need for diversity in leadership roles within the profession.
Takeaways
- Board exams are often seen as a professional hazing ritual.
- The process of finding patients for board exams can be stressful and ethically questionable.
- Many students experience burnout during board preparation.
- The oral surgery boards have different requirements compared to other specialties.
- The emotional toll of board exams can linger long after completion.
- Confidence plays a crucial role in performing well on board exams.
- Study groups and collaboration can enhance understanding and retention of material.
- The board certification process can feel like a money grab rather than a true measure of competency.
- Diversity and inclusion in leadership roles are essential for the future of the profession.
- The evolving nature of board recertification is a positive change for practitioners.
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