Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and Dr. Tracy Sanson are well known on the Emergency Medicine Speaker Circuit. In their FIX19 talk, they share the lessons they have learned as they have built this important part of their careers.  Watch the video version of their talk here.

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Joannie Yeh MD is a primary care pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Yeh uses her personal experiences and growth to explore self awareness and emotional intelligence. Watch the video version of her talk here.

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In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power within our communities to be advocates for vulnerable populations and make positive change for our communities.  Watch the video version of her talk here.

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Dr. Viveta Lobo is Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Program and Director of the Patient and Family Advisory Group at Stanford University.  In her FIX19 talk, she shares very personal experiences as a patient and a patient’s family member and how this compelled her to change the way she cares for patients as well as her career.  Read more about her story and watch the video version of her talk here.

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Dr. Patsy McNeil is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Physician Chair of the Women’s Initiative of the USACS Diversity and Inclusion Council.  In her FIX19 talk, she discussed cultural factors the impact the ambition of women in our society and concrete ways to overcome your fear of putting yourself forward.  Watch the video version of her talk here.

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In this podcast, Jenny and Dara sit down with Jennifer and Corey Feist, the founders of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.

Dr. Lorna Breen was one of us. On April 26, 2020, she died by suicide.  In a period of three weeks this spring, Lorna treated confirmed COVID patients, contracted COVID herself, and returned to an overwhelming, relentless number of incredibly sick patients. 

In response to her death the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation was formed by her family.  The Foundation’s mission is to reduce burn out of health care professionals and safeguard their wellbeing and job satisfaction. 

We envision a world where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for health care professionals.

The Foundation has begun its work focusing on awareness and has already touched over 65 million people. As a continuation of this awareness, we will be dedicating the FIX20 conference to our friend and colleague, Dr. Lorna Breen.

We also ask that you join us in supporting her Foundation. Please consider donating at least $50 in honor of Lorna’s 50th Birthday and read about the Foundation’s important work here.

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Dr. Snider is an Emergency Physician and Youth Violence Researcher. In her FIX19 talk, she shares the story of the tragic death of a patient in the ED waiting room in Winnipeg. She explores the implicit bias that contributed to this event, shares her experience confronting her own implicit biases and asks that we all become more familiar with our own implicit biases. Watch the video version of her talk here.

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In their FIX19 talk, Dr. Ebony Hunter and Dr. Dina Wallin share heartfelt account of their experiences not having children and remind us to include women like them in our fight for gender equity.  Read their post and watch the video version of their talk here.

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In her very powerful talk “Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism” Dr. Ogle recounts her life with an abusive parent.  Watch the video version of her talk and read her blog post here.

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Again, Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet:

Dr. Carolyn Commissaris and Dr. Tracy Sanson  – Bringing Connectivity Back to Virtual Presentations

Dr. Alison Haddock and Dr. Hilary Fairbrother – Councils Committees and Beyond: Your Personal Map to Professional Organization Leadership

Dr. Vanessa Peters – Money Honey! Learn How to Leverage Passive Income

Dr. Alicia Kurtz – Real Talk: Not Your Average Wellness Program

Dr. Melanie Yates – Starting a Women’s Mentorship Program

Check out this fun set of podcasts as you get excited for Virtual FIX and decide on your workshop sessions!

Don’t delay your registration! Tickets are going fast! Register here!

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In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Mary McLean explores her personal journey with weight and how the world perceives it and tackles to often taboo topic of physician bias epidemic.  Read her blog post and watch the video version of her talk here.

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