Building confidence: The role of AI in medicine, developing surgical skills and more
Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine
Release Date: 04/15/2025
Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine
In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS, an ophthalmologist and clinical professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences and the Jim O’Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, about how we can better advocate for patients. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS 0:35 ● Tell us a little bit about where you are now and how you got there 1:45 ...
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In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Anna Momont, MD, an ophthalmologist at University of Wisconsin–Madison and past Women in Ophthalmology (WiO) Summer Symposium program chair, about how we can practice resilience in our daily and professional lives. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing Anna Momont, MD 0:47 ● How did you get involved in WiO? 1:10 ● Tell us about...
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In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests William Flanary, MD, and Kristin Flanary, also known as the Glaucomfleckens, about their podcast, Knock Knock, Hi, as well as their story and journey through social media. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing the big wigs, William “Dr. Glaucomflecken” Flanary, MD, and Kristin “Lady Glaucomflecken” Flanary 0:53 ● Who is Lady Glaucomflecken?...
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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests Mahsaw Mansoor, MD, and Emily Schehlein, MD live at the Women in Ophthalmology summer symposium about practicing sustainability in ophthalmology. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing Mahsaw Mansoor, MD and Emily Schehlein, MD 0:38 ● Tell us what we need to know about sustainability in ophthalmology? 0:51 ● What’s EyeSustain? 2:39 ...
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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39 How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and background in technology now? What do you see in the future for AI and what is it going to do for us? 1:45 The hosts and guest discuss the use of AI in medicine. 4:27 The hosts and guests...
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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Cynthia Pong, JD, about combating burnout, changing up careers, ‘career insurance’ and how to negotiate your contract successfully. Intro 0:03 Cynthia Pong, JD 0:36 What was the pivotal moment in your career and how did you make that happen? 2:52 The hosts and guest talk about physician burnout. 5:52 How do you make the change when you experience burnout? 6:44 How do you stay attune to the voice in your head? How do you take steps to move into alignment with that voice? 10:55 The hosts and...
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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina, discussing the pivotal moments in one’s career and knowing when and how to take the leap of faith. Intro 0:02 Live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 0:13 In this episode 1:11 Zhu discusses her career and the current crossroads she faces. 1:42 McCabe discusses the various crossroads one may face throughout their career. 3:19 Zhu discusses reflection and asks McCabe about her pivotal moments in her career. 4:43 McCabe discusses reinventing the self and taking the leap of faith. 5:28 What prompted you to...
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On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Eyecelerator discussing the work life balance with guests Rupa Wong, MD, and Carolyn Pan, MD. Intro 0:02 In this episode 0:17 Tell us about yourself. 0:36 You both are very busy. How is the Eyecelerator meeting for you so far? 2:15 Enyedi discusses balancing motherhood and work. 3:05 The hosts and guests discuss the balance between parenting and career. 4:19 The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a program that offers childcare. Can you talk about that? 7:19 The hosts and guests discuss balancing meetings and...
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In this special crossover episode, Eyeluminaries hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are joined live by Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, at Eyecelerator 2024 in Chicago, IL. Intro :07 Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 3:14 In this episode 5:02 Intro of Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD 5:11 What started you on this journey to do humanitarian work? 5:30 MacDonald discusses the role of parents in defining of happiness. 10:56 Hovanesian discusses the background of his humanitarian work in Armenia. 11:36 What about the funding...
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On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, Laura Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the meeting, their takeaways, empowering women and the practice of gratitude. Intro 0:02 In this episode 1:10 What brings you to Women in Ophthalmology? What excites you about this meeting? 1:30 Periman discusses private practice management. 3:06 Zhu and Periman discuss the obstacles women face as leaders in medicine and managing private practice. 4:10 Enyedi, Periman and Zhu discuss the “why” in medicine. 6:22 Enyedi, Zhu and Periman talk about...
info_outlineOn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital.
- Intro 0:04
- Mara Schenker, MD 0:20
- Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39
- How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and background in technology now?
- What do you see in the future for AI and what is it going to do for us? 1:45
- The hosts and guest discuss the use of AI in medicine. 4:27
- The hosts and guests discuss the ups and downs of artificial intelligence. 10:53
- What do you like to use AI for right now? 11:46
- The hosts and guests discuss the use of AI in everyday life. 14:34
- How did you become interested in orthopedic surgery? What were gender disparities like in the field of orthopedics? 15:33
- The hosts and guest discuss mentorship and the impacts of mentors. 18:53
- The hosts and guest discuss women in leadership. 19:52
- How did you build and maintain your surgical confidence? 23:52
- Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise and The Confidence Code 28:10
- Grit 28:40
- Schenker describes her ‘deliberate practice’ talk. 28:56
- How do you go about bringing on new technology? 29:25
- The hosts and guest discuss building confidence, building skill and asking for help. 30:58
- How do you find balance with everything you do? 33:32
- The hosts and guest discuss when to say ‘yes’ and when to say ‘no’. 35:56
- What are your words of wisdom and advice for trainees and young physicians? 38:38
- The hosts and guest discuss being brave and going with your gut. 42:07
- Thanks 44:14
Laura Enyedi, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Duke Eye Center and medical director of South Durham Ophthalmology in North Carolina.
Cathleen McCabe, MD, is chief medical officer of Eye Health America and medical director of The Eye Associates in Sarasota, FL.
Mara Schenker, MD, is an orthopedic trauma surgeon and chief of orthopedics at Grady Memorial Hospital and professor of orthopedics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is also the associate chief medical information officer for Grady, board certified in clinical informatics and has extensive EHR build and analytics certifications. Schenker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAMC, American College of Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. As the 2001 World Champion in Taekwondo, she has a particular interest in the intersection between sports and surgery, as it relates to human performance optimization. Her clinical practice is based at Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Disclosures: The hosts and guest report no relevant financial disclosures.