Tech for Her: Revolutionizing Women’s Health
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Release Date: 04/25/2024
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info_outlineWhile everyone’s journey into medicine is unique, it may not be unconventional. But those are the ones that bring an incredibly fresh perspective on carving one’s own path.
Dr. Kate Arnold, an OBGYN Hospitalist, Laborist, and co-founder of FemInnovation is one of those unconventional paths. Having started as a psychology major with no science background, she ventured into medicine a bit later than her peers, navigated through a post-baccalaureate pre-med program, and engaged with Alzheimer's patients before pursuing medical school at Georgetown. Her multifaceted career, including stints in academia, federally qualified health centers, and now in femtech, along with her personal life of adopting three children during her fourth year of medical school, provides a wealth of inspiration and guidance for both traditional and non-traditional medical students.
In this episode, Dr. Arnold not only speaks with Dr. Erkeda DeRouen about her journey into medicine but also the intersection between health tech and FemTech and the role of technology in medicine.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Career Flexibility: Medicine's beauty lies in its adaptability to life's changes. Learn how Dr. Arnold transitioned from a psychology major to an OBGYN, embraced family life by adopting three kids during med school, and transitioned into Femtech.
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The Impact of Femtech: Dr. Arnold illuminates the crucial need for physicians' involvement in Femtech to ensure accuracy and prevent the exacerbation of health disparities.
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Parenthood & Medicine: A candid discussion on adopting and raising children during medical training, offering honest insights into the challenges and triumphs of dual roles as a parent and doctor.
- [00:00] Introduction to The Prospective Doctor
- [00:53] Introduction to Dr. Kate Arnold
- [01:58] Dr. Arnold’s role as a laborist
- [04:21] The Intersection of Dr. Arnold’s Work and Family Life
- [12:40] Fem Tech and Health Tech
- [16:52] Risks in Health Tech
- [19:59] Healthcare Mindset vs. Tech Mindset
- [23:24] What Dr. Arnold Wishes She Knew Before She Started Medicine
- [26:00] Parting Words
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You can find Dr. Arnold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecarnoldmdmba/
Learn more about FemInnovation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/feminnovation/
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