#womeninmedicine Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #womeninmedicine hashtag.
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 | #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Welcome to #WomenInMedicine chat! We'll get started in 6mins w/ Q1. Plz introduce URself & make sure 2use #WomenInMedicine 4all of UR tweets4 2nite's chat on assertiveness as a core skill of connecting&managing conflict w/ my, @petradMD's, amazing co-moderator @NatsForDocs. https://t.co/fldPdzk5Wt |
 | Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello everyone! I’m Natasha a Nephrologist at Baylor in Houston! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Good evening! It's conflict-avoidant Indu Partha from AZ. Academic GIM. Putting the final touches on my grad speech for Friday. Hope you all are doing well! #womeninmedicine |
 | Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi all! It has been so long since I have been home on a Sun to participate! Excited to join tonight! I am a GI doc and am the IM program director at Mayo in Rochester. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Lynne Maxwell MD, FAAP @ubudoc RT @kirklal: Professor Filipescu recommends these articles about gender inequality. Heed the call for more female committee members @esa #medtwitter #ohsu @PedsAnesthesia @PedsAnes @PediAnesthesia #WomenInMedicine @kirklal #Anesthesiology #anesthesia https://t.co/KXu0gVyykl |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Tonight for #WomenInMedicine chat we have 5 questions, so just a guideline to keep us organized. Questions will be labelled Q1, Q2 etc. please answer with the corresponding A1, A2 etc. at the beginning of your tweet Thanks! https://t.co/CWALELJmrL |
 | Carey Jansen, PhD @careyjans @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi everyone! Carey, here.I'm an MD/PhD student at Emory University in Atlanta. Aspiring academic oncologist and cancer immunology researcher.. Looking forward to tonight's chat! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Ruth Habte, MD @ruthmhabte @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hey everyone! My name is Ruth Habte, I’m an incoming OBGYN resident! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Jennifer Mitzman @Mitzman_EMPEM @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello. I’m Jen Mitzman. An EM and PEM physician in Columbus Ohio. #womeninmedicine |
 | Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi everyone! I am Lexie Mannix, an academic #EmergencyMedicine doc in Florida and the co-founder of @sheMDTweets! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba Hi all. I'm Shereese here in Maryland. I help doctors become the great leaders they're intended to be. I also help rhem hate tech a little less. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/0jwWYquAKK |
 | Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi All! So excited to be able to participate tonight after a few weeks. I am a soon to be a rising med-peds chief (start the process tomorrow)! and am very excited for tonight's topic. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo I’m Jen, hospitalist in Tampa, @GirlMedMedia board member, and newly debt free after paying off my student loans this week!! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Love the topic and glad to have a chance to participate! I’m a cardiac anesthesiologist and love all discussions related to #WomenInMedicine. |
 | Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari Hi everyone! I'm Shireen, palliative doc from California. Excited to join tonight #womeninmedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @jennifermcaputo @GirlMedMedia CONGRATULATIONS! Thats amazing! #WomenInMedicine |
 | colleen christmas @CchristmColleen @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi, everyone. Primary care geriatrician here. Definitely not the most assertive person you’re ever going to meet #womeninmedicine |
 | Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Greetings! I’m Marguerite Duane a #FamilyPhysician @MMMedCare a #DirectPrimaryCare housecalls based practice & also Executive Director of @FACTS_Fertility mission is to educate medical colleagues about #FertilityAwareness based methods for #womenhealth #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @Mitzman_EMPEM @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi friend! #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/Ageao4veT7 |
 | Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi. Rheum and regional director in CLE. Survived my daughter’s high school graduation today with my emotions intact #WomenInMedicine |
 | Dr Courtney Howard @courtghoward Go, @drgigiosler! You know, possibly I have met more than my fair share of fantastic people. Glad you’re one of them :) @CMA_Docs #WomenInMedicine #Leadership |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: What is assertiveness to you? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/HYTItkd6En |
 | betsycurtin 🇺🇸 @betsycurtin Interesting topic... |
 | Priyanka V. Chugh, MD, MS @AntiWheatGirl @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi all! I’m Priyanka. Recent grad from @coopermedschool starting general surgery residency really soon @BMCSurgery! Excited to chat with you all tonight!! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @gjkwon @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Welcome to the #WomeninMedicine chat and tribe! https://t.co/YlvpGrUaCQ |
 | Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF @IBD_Afzali @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello, IBDologist in #ColumbusOH @OSUWexMed and happy to join again this Sunday 🤗 #WomenInMedicine |
 | Ilana Krumm @IlanaKrumm @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi everyone! Ilana, medicine R2 (almost R3 😳) from Seattle. Missed last week while I was on call, happy to be back!#WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Welcome Natasha! This is an awesome group of #WomeninMedicine |
 | Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Jennifer Hunt, chair of path at Univ of Arkansas. Love these chats, but they crossover my bedtime so I’ll try to hang in there as long as I can! #womeninmedicine |
 | Claudia Chou, MD @czchou @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi, I'm Claudia, #hpm fellow and neurologist at Ohio State. I'll be in and out as I prepare for the week ahead! #WomenInMedicine |
 | meshmd @msmemesha @womeninmedchat A1: assertiveness to me is advocating for myself and my interests. That being said I have less than mastered this and am trying to find the best way to be assertive and still be myself. #womeninmedicine |
| Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo A1 Standing form by your belief and giving voice to it, especially in the face of push back #WomenInMedicine |
| Priyanka V. Chugh, MD, MS @AntiWheatGirl @womeninmedchat A1 Speaking up for myself and others. Knowing what I want/need to achieve goals and doing what it takes to get there #WomenInMedicine |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat A1: Assertiveness is being able to stand up for what you believe in and doing it in a "public way." Holding your own when others are trying to push your thoughts/ideas/feelings aside. Making your voice heard, but it doesn't have be done by yelling. #womeninmedicine |
 | Priya Kantesaria, MD @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello all! Priya, M3 from NJMS. I love this topic and can't wait to chat with everyone! #WomenInMedicine |
| Claudia Chou, MD @czchou @womeninmedchat A1: The ability to confidently advocate for oneself or what one thinks is right #WomenInMedicine |
 | Dr. Kayla @DrKaylaB @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi everyone. I'm Kayla, a psychiatrist about to complete fellowship in Boston. #womeninmedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari A1: Assertiveness to me means being willing and able to speak up for yourself and others, and it often takes courage to do so. Word can have negative connotations, and doesn't seem to be equally applied to women and men... #womeninmedicine |
 | Dr Stephanie @stephpommerel Hi all! It's Monday in AU and I "should" be studying. Final medical school exams at the end of this week, so forgive me if I drop in and out. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Monia Werlang, MD @MoniaWerlangMD @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi! I am from Brazil, living in Jacksonville, FL. GI fellow at Mayo Clinic FL! #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Mitzman @Mitzman_EMPEM @womeninmedchat A1: the ability to confidently state your needs and perspective. Sometimes seen as a positive for men. Sometimes perceived as bitchiness for women. #WomenInMedicine |
| Priyanka V. Chugh, MD, MS @AntiWheatGirl @ShireenNHeidari Very true. As I tried to answer this just now I kept thinking of it as a bad thing...when it’s definitely not. I have to unlearn some of that myself! #WomenInMedicine |
| Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @womeninmedchat Speaking up when necessary to advocate for patients and for myself, in a professional way. #womeninmedicine |
| Priya Kantesaria, MD @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat A1: I think assertiveness is sticking up for yourself and your beliefs, especially when someone/something tries to diminish them. #womeninmedicine |
| Ilana Krumm @IlanaKrumm @womeninmedchat A1: I think it is making your voice heard. Even when those around you don’t want to hear it. Which is what makes being assertive scary at times. Especially when asserting yourself as a woman can come w/ unpleasant labels. #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @DrPoorman @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Thanks for all you do for #WomeninMedicine and #MedEd |
| Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @womeninmedchat A1. Assertiveness means being able to advocate for your ideas/goals/plans. Helps inengaging in the process #WomeninMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @womeninmedchat A1: Assertiveness is showing confidence and instilling that belief in those around you. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Christle Nwora, MD @ChristleNwora @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello! I’m Christle - MS 4 in Houston and hopeful #MedPeds! Happy to join in the #womeninmedicine conversation |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat A1: Being assertive to me expressing myself effectively and standing up for what I believe to be true all while still respecting beliefs of others. Assertiveness is not being aggressive #WomenInMedicine |
 | Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat A1. Assertiveness is expressing yourself in a way that exudes confidence in order to get what you want, for yourself and others you are responsible for - whether patients, students, mentees, colleagues. #WomenInMedicine |
| colleen christmas @CchristmColleen @womeninmedchat A1. Respectfully identifying and securing resources needed to succeed. Ideally ego does not come in to play #womeninmedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @petradMD @womeninmedchat @NatsforDocs @sheMDTweets Thanks! Now that Game of Throne is over, I'm back :) #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A1. To me, assertiveness can be defined in simplist terms by: 1) Having a need, and 2) Having the ability to state that need or get that need met. It takes confidence, passion, vision and a fire in your belly. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Med4Pete 🐝💙 Pete to Biden @Med4Pete RT @womeninmedchat: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: What is assertiveness to you? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/HYTItkd6En |
| Ruth Habte, MD @ruthmhabte @womeninmedchat A1. Assertiveness to me means speaking up for both your own interests and things that you value. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @womeninmedchat A1: Being able to actually say and advocate for what you believe without fear (of reprisal, judgment etc) #WomenInMedicine |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba Q1 Assertiveness is sharing your point of view on any subject, with the courage of your convictions and proof to back it up. #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat A1: Assertiveness is standing your ground/advocating for yourself without being too aggressive or too passive. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Emily Tharp, MD @EmilyTharpMD @womeninmedchat Starting M3 year next week here in Arkansas! 👋 #WomeninMedicine A1 asking for what i want and remembering that i don’t need constant !!! in my emails |
 | Uppie MPH, FNP @Uppieup @womeninmedchat Sorry about the auto text grammar problem & forgot to A1 & #womeninmedicine |
| Christle Nwora, MD @ChristleNwora @womeninmedchat A1: Boldness. Something that must be reckoned with. #WomeninMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd RT @czchou: @womeninmedchat A1: @womeninmedchat A1: The ability to confidently advocate for oneself or what one thinks is right #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @MParshleyMD @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Beautiful picture from a beautiful #WomenInMedicine Thanks 🙏🏼 |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd RT @InduPartha: @womeninmedchat A1: @womeninmedchat A1: Assertiveness is being able to stand up for what you believe in and doing it in a "public way." Holding your own when others are trying to push your thoughts/ideas/feelings aside. Making your voice heard, but it doesn't have be done by yelling. #womeninmedicine |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @Mitzman_EMPEM @womeninmedchat This is a really unfortunate form of gender bias. I hate that women are treated differently when they use the same tactics as men #WomenInMedicine |
 | Jana Ivanidze @jana_ivanidze @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi all, excited to participate! I’m Jana, academic neuroradiologist/molecular imaging physician/ researcher in NYC. Definitely could use more assertiveness. Look forward to learning from you all #WomenInMedicine |
 | Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat #WomeninMedicine A1: Being confident enough to know when you are (at least mostly) correct and sticking up for that even if it defies “traditional” beliefs or reasoning. |
| Monia Werlang, MD @MoniaWerlangMD @womeninmedchat A1: assertiveness to me is being able to communicate your thoughts/ideas/goals/wishes politely and directly. #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD RT @AmyOxentenkoMD: @womeninmedchat A1. To me, assertiveness can be defined in simplist terms by: 1) Having a need, and 2) Having the ability to state that need or get that need met. It takes confidence, passion, vision and a fire in your belly. #WomenInMedicine |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @NatsforDocs @womeninmedchat Most certainly! Balancing strong emotions with the need to not be dismissed b/c you're unable to clearly state your thoughts--which sometimes strong emotion can cloud. #womeninmedicine |
 | Shahrzad Tehranian (Shar) @SharTehranian @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hello, my name is Shar. I am an MD, current research trainee at Division of Nephrology @MayoClinic, Rochester. Plan to apply to IM residency this year. Happy to be here at #WomeninMedicine. 🤗😊 |
 | David Lee Scher, MD @dlschermd @ShereesePubHlth Respectfully, docs don’t hate tech. They hate the user experience, irrelevant mandated documentation and design. #womeninmedicine. |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A1: #womeninmedicine https://t.co/i8GC4m0z3l |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @jhuntpath @womeninmedchat I agree that “assertive” has a negative connotation when used to describe women. Which is really unfortunate, as women should be able to pursue their goals and voice their opinions with the same confidence and authority as a man and not get labeled. #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs @sheMDTweets YAY! So glad :) The shirts are my favorite- so comfortable! I basically live in mine now. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Marjorie Cross @MarjorieCross @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat #womeninmedicine I think putting kindness and respect for the other enables assertiveness @womeninmedchat |
 | Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP @abbyWUim @womeninmedchat Speaking your truth thoughtfully, clearly, respectfully, unapologetically, and with confidence. #WomeninMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A1: #WomeninMedicine https://t.co/G6C4x172IR |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba @petradMD Hi Petra. I trust you had a great weekend? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/28YDg0A2XQ |
 | Connie @connieliszt @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi there, I am so glad to be able to join this tonight! I’m Connie, a PhD student study obesity and diabetes. #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD RT @SusanHingle: @womeninmedchat A1: @womeninmedchat A1: #WomeninMedicine https://t.co/G6C4x172IR |
| Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi everyone, #tweetiatrician actually participating on east coast time tonight (college reunion/visiting family)! 😋 #WomenInMedicine |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Awesome input everyone! Keep those great ideas coming! Now it's time for Q2: How do you show assertiveness? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/KIes71MJTO |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba @dlschermd As you wish, Dr. Scher. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/C4gJaM2fDz |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @SaraBelPonMD @womeninmedchat This is a great definition...in an ideal situation. However, some people are assertive and they still let things cloud their judgement. It comes down to whether they are also a listener and here the feedback on things. #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo A2 I don’t, this is a big weakness of mine, need some advice from the group on how to develop this skill #WomenInMedicine |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @AmyOxentenkoMD @jhuntpath @womeninmedchat Could not agree with this more! When a woman is assertive, she gets labeled as intimidating or aggressive which I know for me has resulted me in being more quiet and not speaking my truth #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @Uppieup @womeninmedchat Me too! A way to truly view assertiveness positively! #WomeninMedicine |
| Emily Tharp, MD @EmilyTharpMD @womeninmedchat A2 #womeninmedicine i guess i already answered that... less !!!, less qualifiers. Please and thank you is polite enough, right? |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @womeninmedchat A1. Many brilliant women have already shared such great responses which I readily echo - also, doing and speaking up about what truly matters to you in a direct way. #WomenInMedicine #SoMeDocs #girlmedtwitter #MEDed |
 | Carrie Bernard MD she/her @carriedbernard @connieliszt @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Happy to have time to be here tonight Carrie FamMed #WomenInMedicine |
 | sheMD @sheMDTweets @jennifermcaputo @ALMannixMD @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs We are so glad to hear you all are loving your #sheMD swag! #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari A2: want to echo what I'm seeing in A1: you show assertiveness by calmly advocating for yourself/others without shutting down other people. You can be assertive when needed and still respectful. At least that's what I shoot for. #womeninmedicine |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat Keeping emotions in check has helped my credibility. When I have data to back me up, I feel more confident in being assertive. #womeninmedicine (2/2) |
| Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @DrPoorman @womeninmedchat For sure, no's to protect values and one's time is important! But would add also: not taking accepting a "no" for an answer from those in power when its that important. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba A2 In whatever way needed; through your voice, body language, tone, and stance. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/oI5XrnhlpH |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A2: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/5iKZec30ZH |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A2. Speaking up at meetings so my voice is heard. Asking for things I need. Expressing interest in future roles or opportunities. Saying no when that is the best answer. #WomenInMedicine |
| Ilana Krumm @IlanaKrumm @womeninmedchat A2: I’m working on not letting my voice get lost in a crowd. Speaking up is terrifying at times, particularly when you’re the only voice of dissent, but it’s so important! #WomenInMedicine |
| Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @womeninmedchat A2. It is more than verbal speech. Look at the nonverbal cues...eye contact, the lean in, posture, holding your head up high. The confidence you project can speak more than whatever words come out of your mouth #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @womeninmedchat A2: assertiveness is voicing a well-considered, thoughtful, relevant opinion while power posing, after listening intently/deeply to others. Assertiveness is as much listening as it is talking. It is calm, quiet, and steady confidence in your own value. #womeninmedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A2: #WomenInMedicine Learn to say NO! SO important! https://t.co/xMzsgaKQto |
| Priya Kantesaria, MD @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat A2: I find that I do this by trying to keep my voice fairly level and taking the time to repeat myself if I feel I'm not being heard. Also I try to abide by the call in vs call out method (it can be SO hard tho!) #WomenInMedicine |
| Priyanka V. Chugh, MD, MS @AntiWheatGirl @womeninmedchat A2 with practice! I feel that when I get into a situation where I need to be assertive, it helps to have thought through what I want to say and even practice it in my head a few times to make sure it comes out how I want and I can be more effective #WomenInMedicine |
| Christle Nwora, MD @ChristleNwora @womeninmedchat A2: Mostly through a steady and firm voice. However, I will say that my presence alone (aka my blackness) will often code all of my comments as assertive to certain crowds. #womeninmedicine |
| Marjorie Cross @MarjorieCross @womeninmedchat #WomenInMedicine Q2. You demonstrate assertiveness when it’s necessary and then with courtesy and stayng kind to the other ( or others )Does depend on the situation AND you back others who stand up for their rights |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A1: #WomeninMedicine https://t.co/Vishzan56x |
| Dr. Kayla @DrKaylaB @womeninmedchat A2: I always speak my mind. I've gotten much better at doing it diplomatically with respect for others, but I was raised to advocate for what I feel is right. #womeninmedicine |
| Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat #WomenInMedicine A2: Still trying to remove “I think” or “I feel” from a lot of statements, instead using more objective/confident language like “This paper shows this finding...” or “I am concerned this patient has ___ because...” |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat A2. This isn’t easy; takes practice. Be dispassionate in your speech (hard for me) and come across as authoritative. Use confident speech - no waffling or nuance. Say what you mean to say, politely but firmly. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Cindy_Ku_MD_D.ABA @Cindy_Ku_MD @womeninmedchat #WomenInMedicine A2. Seems like we all know what assertiveness is but this is the difficult question. Leadership courses/Coaches say to stand tall, speak clearly & w/ calm & decisive tone. Easy to do w/ high acuity situation, but harder when emotions are high. Here to learn! |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @abbyCCim @womeninmedchat These phrases always come naturally when one is not in the moment, but so hard to find them when you most need them! This is why it is helpful to practice saying these out loud so they can come naturally when needed. #WomenInMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @womeninmedchat A2. I show #assertiveness by making direct eye contact, speaking firmly and deliberately with a clear and unwavering voice. Knowing my inner strength & making sure my feet are planted firmly on the ground makes it possible #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @jhuntpath: @womeninmedchat A2: @womeninmedchat A2: assertiveness is voicing a well-considered, thoughtful, relevant opinion while power posing, after listening intently/deeply to others. Assertiveness is as much listening as it is talking. It is calm, quiet, and steady confidence in your own value. #womeninmedicine |
| Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @womeninmedchat A2: I ask for what I need for myself (or for others) and explain or show data on "why" its important. Data-driven assertiveness! #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @Doctorkuch: @womeninmedchat A2. It is more than verbal speech. Look at the nonverbal cues...eye contact, the lean in, posture, holding your head up high. The confidence you project can speak more than whatever words come out of your mouth #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @IlanaKrumm: @womeninmedchat A2: @womeninmedchat A2: I’m working on not letting my voice get lost in a crowd. Speaking up is terrifying at times, particularly when you’re the only voice of dissent, but it’s so important! #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @AmyOxentenkoMD: @womeninmedchat A2. Speaking up at meetings so my voice is heard. Asking for things I need. Expressing interest in future roles or opportunities. Saying no when that is the best answer. #WomenInMedicine |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat A2: Trying to master this! My goal is to always speak my truth calmly, being open to opposing views & listening, and then respectively respond. I am working harder to push back as sometimes I equate more experience =more knowledge and I must be wrong mentality. #WomenInMedicine |
| Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @womeninmedchat A2. Maintain eye contact. Know your facts and USE them. Always be professional and courteous. Maintain your stance but listen to the other side and be flexible if needed. #WomenInMedicine |
| Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF @IBD_Afzali @womeninmedchat A2: sitting in front, at the table; speaking up; answering and asking questions; saying yes or saying no when appropriate #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A2: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/aWlNe84nEx |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @InduPartha @womeninmedchat It is actually great insight that you realize you do this with your voice, as this is something I have given feedback to other women who sound less confident by ending their sentences with a question-mark like inflection. It takes practice, but you got this! #WomenInMedicine |
| Jana Ivanidze @jana_ivanidze @womeninmedchat A2 - and this is something I need to get better at - speak in a composed and confident manner, avoid sounding like you are asking a question when you are actually making a statement, remove phrasing such as “I just wanted to ask...” from emails. #WomenInMedicine |
| Carrie Bernard MD she/her @carriedbernard @AmyOxentenkoMD @abbyCCim @womeninmedchat Great advice @AmyOxentenkoMD . Some of my best interactions happened because I practiced #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat What’s the call in method? #womeninmedicine |
 | Michael Sinha @DrSinhaEsq Hi #WomenInMedicine @womeninmedchat! Checking in from Boston! Watching #GSWvsTOR Game 2, tired of #GoldenStateWarriors winning everything. #WeTheNorth https://t.co/HPbynyNlvp |
 | Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat A1: Assertiveness is basic assurance. #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @msmemesha @womeninmedchat I feel the same at times too - participating in chats like these and speaking to other female colleagues has helped me! #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi Susan, I agree this is such a wonderful group and great topic! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Dr. Mira Brancu @MiraBrancu RT @womeninmedchat: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: What is assertiveness to you? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/HYTItkd6En |
 | Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat A1/ believing in yourself and standing up for that belief (hopefully with data behind you) #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari A2: Being assertive doesn't mean being louder. Try to keep tone calm, even, body language is strong, engaged, not trying to run away. Taking time to listen as well as respond. Knowing when to step up and step back. #womeninmedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat A2: I show assertiveness by speaking up when necessary. #WomenInMedicine |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Thanks for sharing everyone! Now it's time for Q3: What are barriers to you being assertive? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/y8iSLS4x2w |
| Monia Werlang, MD @MoniaWerlangMD RT @AmyOxentenkoMD: @womeninmedchat A2. Speaking up at meetings so my voice is heard. Asking for things I need. Expressing interest in future roles or opportunities. Saying no when that is the best answer. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Caroline Southwell @CSouthwell19 @womeninmedchat A2: By first noticing what it is that I need/want, then finding an appropriate way (given the relationship at hand) to express what I need/want such that I think the other person will really hear me. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @jana_ivanidze: @womeninmedchat A2 - and this is something I need to get better at - speak in a composed and confident manner, avoid sounding like you are asking a question when you are actually making a statement, remove phrasing such as “I just wanted to ask...” from emails. #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @NatsforDocs @womeninmedchat Not sure I can answer that! I would have to ask the person on the other end of the conversation! 😊. But when it is something I feel passionately about, I probably lean forward a bit, direct eye contact, and try to keep sentences brief to avoid babbling. #WomenInMedicine |
 | Gigi Liu @G2Disrupt RT @SusanHingle: @womeninmedchat A2: @womeninmedchat A2: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/5iKZec30ZH |
| Dr. Kayla @DrKaylaB @womeninmedchat A3: the culture in medical education, the hierarchy, and the mistreatment that some experience. #womeninmedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi all👋🏾 #WomenInMedicine |
| Priya Kantesaria, MD @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat A3: The stigma for sure! I've seen assertiveness being called out as cold, intimidating, bitchy, and etc! It can't be further from the truth! #womeninmedicine |
| Claudia Chou, MD @czchou @womeninmedchat A3: It's not something that comes naturally. I think it can be developed with time and practice, though! Love hearing these strategies from you all! #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A3: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/fYvlrBZbrG |
 | Rena Malik, MD | Urologist @RenaMalikMD @womeninmedchat A2 I agree with eveything said above. I also try "save" being assertive when something is very important or valuable to me. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba A1 IMHO, assertiveness also comes w/ experience. Early on in our careers, especially among women, assertiveness is complicated & approached carefully. After growing & going through some things in our careers, we learn to be more assertive attributable to need. #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A3: #WomeninMedicine https://t.co/ysYKNfqsyQ |
| Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat #WomeninMedicine A3: Naturally having more modest/quiet personality, bad experiences after speaking out in past (I’m sure all of us have had at least one), and TBH, a lifelong fight against patriarchical society including small ways I didn’t even recognize until adulthood🙃 💪🏼 |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat A3. I don’t have barriers - perhaps this comes with age. However, I do sometimes diminish myself after an ‘assertive episode.’ I question whether I should have said whatever it was. Don’t know why I do that. Maybe lingering #ImposterSyndrome? #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari A3: Barriers to being assertive: not wanting to be known as bossy, difficult, aggressive. Wanting to be a team player. Even if being assertive is advocating, have to know when to speak up and when to gather more info. #womeninmedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat A3: A common barrier is new environements. Initially, it’s difficult to know reception. #WomenInMedicine |
| Carrie Bernard MD she/her @carriedbernard @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat Thanks for this @SusanHingle !#WomenInMedicine |
| Ilana Krumm @IlanaKrumm @womeninmedchat A3: I think the fear of being perceived as “difficult” has given me pause and been my own self-imposes barrier #WomenInMedicine |
| Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF @IBD_Afzali @womeninmedchat A3: Imposter Syndrome. Period. Makes one doubt they are able, ready, or correct. 🤦🏻♀️ part of why second-guessing, underestimating, etc. starts to kick in and assertiveness out. #WomenInMedicine |
| Christle Nwora, MD @ChristleNwora @womeninmedchat A3: Rank as a medical student! But learning different ways to speak up about my concerns, many of those ways learned from @jenniferlswails’s inter professional education sessions. #womeninmedicine |
| Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo Themes I’m seeing in the responses: Clear voice Eye contact Data to back up what you’re saying #womeninmedicine |
| Rena Malik, MD | Urologist @RenaMalikMD @womeninmedchat A3 it's intimidating! You have to practice and remain calm typically when you are very passionate or feel strongly about something. #WomenInMedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @petradMD @womeninmedchat @NatsforDocs Thank you❗️ #WomenInMedicine |
| Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @jennifermcaputo Start small in your social environment...change the tone of comments. Eliminate “sorry, but if you don’t mind...” and replace it with the want..”I want x to happen” As you get comfortable, move the conversation to work related things. You can do it #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A3. Biggest barrier is that it is not my innate personality. I consider myself introverted by nature. However, one quickly learns that assertiveness is a muscle that needs to be flexed and trained, otherwise you may find you lose out in the competition. #WomenInMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @NatsforDocs @Uppieup @womeninmedchat The field I work in - women’s reproductive health - can be very volatile because many people have very strong conflicting opinions. We use principles of respectful dialogue to constructively engage in conversation & educate colleagues about #Fertility awareness #WomenInMedicine |
| Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @womeninmedchat A3. Feeling that you are more junior than the person you are talking to. #impostersyndrome for sure. When the other side is unnecessarily aggressive. Feeling like you don’t have backup or support. #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @womeninmedchat A3: real, appropriate fear. Too many women in leadership ostracized or killed off because they spoke their truth. #womeninmedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @IBD_Afzali: @womeninmedchat A3: @womeninmedchat A3: Imposter Syndrome. Period. Makes one doubt they are able, ready, or correct. 🤦🏻♀️ part of why second-guessing, underestimating, etc. starts to kick in and assertiveness out. #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Mitzman @Mitzman_EMPEM @womeninmedchat A3: the criticism that comes with it. Being assertive is my nature but one can only see evaluations with “is too assertive and hard to approach” or “be less assertive and smile more” so many times. Esp when those things affect career success. #WomenInMedicine |
| Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat A3/ Barriers are getting caught up with work & life 👨👩👧👦👩🏽⚕️👩🏽💻🌜 and therefore not being intentional with your assertiveness. We need to crush the status quo! #WomenInMedicine |
| Jana Ivanidze @jana_ivanidze @womeninmedchat A3 - that’s an easy one 🤦♀️ Lack of confidence in my knowledge and skills; imposter syndrome; feeling intimidated by more experienced/ authoritative/etc colleagues #WomenInMedicine |
| Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @pskantesaria @womeninmedchat Ugh hate when assertiveness is interpreted as bitchiness! It is disdained in women but praised and admired in men! #WomenInMedicine |
| Marjorie Cross @MarjorieCross RT @MaryCushmanMD: @womeninmedchat A3. I don’t have barriers - perhaps this comes with age. However, I do sometimes diminish myself after an ‘assertive episode.’ I question whether I should have said whatever it was. Don’t know why I do that. Maybe lingering #ImposterSyndrome? #WomenInMedicine |
| colleen christmas @CchristmColleen @womeninmedchat A3. Have definitely been burned before, so often spend much energy crafting just the “right” gentle, collaborative message that it loses all assertiveness #womeninmedicine |
| Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP @abbyWUim @womeninmedchat A3: being assertive can be labeled as aggressive, bitchy, difficult, “leaning in too far” & pretty much every other insulting term used to silence #WomenInMedicine who speak their mind intelligently. |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat I've been able to stand up more assertively with time, age, self-confidence, and b/c of strong beliefs in what I think are right and wrong. (2/2) #womeninmedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai RT @SusanHingle: @womeninmedchat A2: @womeninmedchat A2: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/5iKZec30ZH |
 | aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Hi there. Al'ai Alvarez, #EMergencyMedicine in san francisco. #womeninmedicine #heforshe |
 | CJ McAdams MD PhD @carriejm007 @womeninmedchat A3: Figuring out who has power can be complicated. A lot of meetings I’ve attended no one had any ability to create change. It is a waste of everyone’s time and my energy to be assertive in these spaces. #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD @jennifermcaputo A3 Fear of conflict #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @Doctorkuch @jennifermcaputo Excellent example! Women say "sorry" all the time, and removing it is a great step towards assertiveness. #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @MaggieHulbert @womeninmedchat Great to be able to realize this. If we all wait for data, we will be waiting a long time! You can consider yourself as having an expert opinion just based on your experience alone, even if you don’t have a p-value! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Ann Young @AnnYoungMD @womeninmedchat A3 #WomenInMedicine: I think I have the opposite problem from many women. I'm a naturally pretty assertive person, but I can become over-confident quickly and not easily see other POVs. So a barrier for me being assertive is staying open-minded and objective. |
 | Margot Zarin-Pass MD @MargotZarinPass A3 interesting people are identifying place in hierarchy. I feel you can be assertive from any position, even can be assertive when saying "I don't know". #womeninmedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @ALMannixMD: @Doctorkuch @jennifermcaputo Excellent example! Women say "sorry" all the time, and removing it is a great step towards assertiveness. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba A3 We have to deal with the fear of being proven wrong, imposter syndrome, perception, & lack of confidence. These are all barriers, but as I teach my clients, you can't lead from a place of fear. Bravery spawns assertiveness #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/UcdDBDfWwJ |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @DrDaniJ @womeninmedchat Bingo. This is the biggest concern as well. Especially when we see others being labeled in such a way for being “assertive”. #WomenInMedicine |
| Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @womeninmedchat A3: Not for me personally necessarily but in general in academic medicine: paternalism, discrimination, hierarchy, implicit bias, "passion tax" for #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @CchristmColleen: @womeninmedchat A3. Have definitely been burned before, so often spend much energy crafting just the “right” gentle, collaborative message that it loses all assertiveness #womeninmedicine |
| Monia Werlang, MD @MoniaWerlangMD @womeninmedchat A3: I think for the most part I am pretty assertive for my background... but still, honestly, I wish I knew my barriers better so I could fix them and be better at my assertiveness game! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Deanna Behrens, MD (she/her) @DeannaMarie208 @womeninmedchat Hi! Deanna, #PedsICU, Chicago, a little late A2. In meetings, when another woman has a good idea, I'll consistently respond "Great idea, Petra" or otherwise reinforce the statement. That was a strategy women used in the Obama White House to be recognized #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A3: #WomeninMedicine https://t.co/VYx5kTiHw7 |
| Ruth Habte, MD @ruthmhabte @womeninmedchat A3. The biggest barrier for me is the negative label that often comes with it, which often leads to me strategically choosing when to be assertive. I’m hoping this will improve as my training progresses. #WomeninMedicine |
| meshmd @msmemesha @womeninmedchat A2: honestly just by showing up and trying my best to work hard. I’m trying to be present and make people feel like I belong at the table. Again - ups and downs but trying hard #WomenInMedicine |
| Emily Tharp, MD @EmilyTharpMD @womeninmedchat A3 #womeninmedicine wanting to be liked 😬 |
 | Mariah Robertson MD MPH @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat @petradMD @NatsforDocs Mariah, primary care Chief Resident and future primary care Geriatrician #WomenInMedicine |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat A3: Fear of coming off intimidating or unapproachable. Imposter Syndrome also plays a role in this. And as much as I hate to admit this, fear that being assertive fulfills perceived stereotypes of my many identities as a woman, WOC, young doc, from the East Coast #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat A3: I have many internal barriers - fear of rejection and not being approved of are the two major themes. Sometimes I second guess myself before being assertive on what to say/how they will react/does it ever matter.. #WomenInMedicine |
 | EdelD @delawaredub RT @LoewenthalMd: |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD @womeninmedchat A3: Role strain. Trying to balance being confident while not being "bitchy" #WomenInMedicine |
 | Dr Ivy “Here to Address Inequity” Bourgeault @DrIvyBourgeault RT @AMarshallMD: Dr. Osler #WD2019 5 tips for #WomenInMedicine leaders ✅ Defy #impostorsyndrome ✅ Engage #leaders in change ✅ Change organiz culture ✅ Mentors/allies ✅ Develop leadership skills @JulieSilverMD @arghavan_salles @SharonneHayes @AmyOxentenkoMD @ShikhaJainMD https://t.co/aX7TJmt7ca |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @NatsforDocs A3. I primarily work out of my home so rarely have in person time with colleagues. I find it so much easier to be assertive in person rather than over the phone or even worse via email #WomenInMedicine #girlmedtwitter #SoMeDocs @faithfulMDcoach @BarriBurch @rn2sahm |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Great insights everyone! Now it's time for Q4: What helps you to speak up and be assertive in the moment where it's needed? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/gUNq3r5ffm |
| Emily Methangkool MD, MPH @dremilym @MaggieHulbert @womeninmedchat This is a common problem for #womeninmedicine - we feel like we need to have every qualification before we actually do something! |
| Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @AnnYoungMD @womeninmedchat A3. Barrier is perceived bias. Assertive women come off as B*****S A man could say the exact same thing, in the same tone and viewed as confident. And the bias lies in both men and women. #WomenInMedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat A4: Born this way. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shahrzad Tehranian (Shar) @SharTehranian @womeninmedchat Being labeled as tough, rude or even intolerable #WomeninMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A4: #WomeninMedicine channel Eleanor! https://t.co/UP5kII6XLU |
 | Kerri Johannson MD MPH @KerriBerriKerri @womeninmedchat Lifelong reinforcement that thoughts accompanied by feelings are ‘emotional’ therefore female thus wrong and irrational. Constant second-guessing of thought validity. Like fine wine however, I’m improving on all this with age... #WomenInMedicine |
| Mariah Robertson MD MPH @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat A3: I feel like assertive as a woman is not always received well in the workplace. It doesn’t mean we don’t keep practicing assertiveness but I feel like innately the reactions I get to my assertiveness at times serve as a barrier to my continuing it #WomenInMedicine |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat A4: I have a very strong moral code, standard of ethics. If I think they are being breached, no problem speaking up-whether on my on behalf or for someone else. #WomenInMedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @DrPoorman @womeninmedchat Aye‼️ #WomenInMedicine |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @IlanaKrumm @RenaMalikMD @womeninmedchat Yes!!!! I had a very prominent older white male physician that labeled my response to a patient care plan that I did not agree with when I used the phrase "if that was my mother" as "being too emotional" and it really deterred me from speaking my truth with him #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat You know it!!! 🏋🏻♀️. I was going to say that this is the one muscle you can flex and remain injury free, but it is not to say that there may not be ramifications based on the delivery and how it is received. #WomenInMedicine |
| Dr. Kayla @DrKaylaB @womeninmedchat A4: It's how I was raised. It was encouraged and praised so now it's a way of life. #womeninmedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A4: #WomeninMedicine Dress in a way that makes you feel confident and comfortable https://t.co/R2Gmgy5vVY |
 | Emily Smith-Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist @ersmith2016 “It means taking less pride in being busy+efficient. We need to stop letting our hyper-productivity-oriented academic culture disconnect us from our values.” Surprisingly (?) I’m more productive once I learned to set boundaries. This has been my #1 advice to my mentees! |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba A4 When I hear misinformation being circulated, when I feel I have a different but credible approach, and/or when I feel I can provide a uniques perspective, I use assertiveness as a strategy. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/uiUuZXw0Xc |
| Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @womeninmedchat A4: It helps to re-focus on your motivation for speaking up. Disentangling your emotions by focusing on your values and why you're asserting yourself is key. #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari @womeninmedchat A4: it's easier now that I'm not a trainee. I remember how much more worried I was to speak up then, that there may be others who want to /don't feel empowered to. That doesn't mean pushing every issue, but being more willing to come to table & ask questions #WomenInMedicine |
| Uppie MPH, FNP @Uppieup @womeninmedchat #womeninmedicine |
| Claudia Chou, MD @czchou @womeninmedchat A4: Knowing that in some situations, I'll just end up kicking myself later for not being brave enough to speak up #WomenInMedicine |
| Ilana Krumm @IlanaKrumm @womeninmedchat A4: I didn’t get fired or ostracized the first time I did it. And I realized no one is going to advocate for me more than me, so I better start speaking up. #WomenInMedicine |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy @womeninmedchat A3: #implicitbias for sure. Here's a study in #emergencymedicine on what an ideal resident is like. Mostly masculine characteristics: https://t.co/di4cOfxDcg It's challenging to be assertive with these biases in place. #WomeninMedicine #HeforShe https://t.co/wICt1slnKQ |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat Q4: Listening to inspirational people and how they’ve stood up to adversity really helps- on the way to work, before a big meeting I’ll listen to lectures/motivational speeches.. it helps me calm down/gives me a little confidence! #WomenInMedicine |
| Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat A4/ #WomeninMedicine 👩🏽💻 Go in being prepared. 📝 Have the data/knowledge. ❤️ Know your why. |
 | Training With A Purpose Too @training_too RT @ShereesePubHlth: A4 When I hear misinformation being circulated, when I feel I have a different but credible approach, and/or when I feel I can provide a uniques perspective, I use assertiveness as a strategy. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/uiUuZXw0Xc |
| CJ McAdams MD PhD @carriejm007 @womeninmedchat A4: Sadly, my recognition that there’s no one else voicing my concerns or recognizing the problematic issues. #WomenInMedicine |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A4: #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/xNUCCu4bDz |
| Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat #WomenInMedicine A4: I ask myself if ___ needs to be said for someone’s ultimate benefit: myself, a patient, a trainee, the team, etc. Sometimes you have to pick your battles (also to avoid the “aggressive” reputation trap) 🤷🏻♀️ |
| Caroline Southwell @CSouthwell19 @womeninmedchat A3: Barriers to being assertive - Fearing what others might think. Fearing the reaction of others if I am disagreeing with them and their beliefs. Fearing the dismissal of others if I stand up for my needs/wants. #WomenInMedicine |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy RT @SusanHingle: @womeninmedchat A4: @womeninmedchat A4: #WomeninMedicine channel Eleanor! https://t.co/UP5kII6XLU |
| Marie Kuchynski MD @Doctorkuch @womeninmedchat A4 Comfort level...the more you do it, the more you do it! #WomenInMedicine |
 | Madeleine Verhovsek, MD FRCPC @MVerhovsek @womeninmedchat A4: Feeling that I am speaking on behalf of more than just me! Also it helps to have colleagues who I know are supportive in the room and/or to have talked through the "main points" with them ahead of time - this adds confidence and purpose to the assertiveness #WomenInMedicine |
 | Sarai Ambert-Pompey, MD @SAmbertPompey @womeninmedchat A2: I try to be thoughtful about when to be assertive. I wish I was less nervous on occasion my voice might crack but I might still do not. On occasions I wished I had been. One some occasion I wish I hadn’t. Regardless I try to learn. #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A4. How many times have you walked out of a meeting and shortly thereafter wished you had said X,Y, or Z? I have, many times. With that in mind, make it a point to leave nothing unsaid in a meeting that may have changed the outcome to what you had hoped. #WomenInMedicine |
| Lexie Mannix, MD @ALMannixMD RT @alvarezzzy: @womeninmedchat A3: @womeninmedchat A3: #implicitbias for sure. Here's a study in #emergencymedicine on what an ideal resident is like. Mostly masculine characteristics: https://t.co/di4cOfxDcg It's challenging to be assertive with these biases in place. #WomeninMedicine #HeforShe https://t.co/wICt1slnKQ |
 | Catherine Dibble @DrTao RT @LoewenthalMd: |
| Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @womeninmedchat A4: when I coach women on this, I encourage them to consider how they add value. And then to consider how they are actually cheating people out of the value they bring when they stay quiet. #womeninmedicine |
| Mariah Robertson MD MPH @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat A4: a deep desire to do what is right. Injustice of any sort allows me to overcome any fears about being assertive. That and having an awesome girl gang to serve as role-models, to vent with and to strategize with so I know I’m not alone and am supported! #WomeninMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat KNOW. YOUR. WHY. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/htgxZy61Hd |
| Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF @IBD_Afzali @womeninmedchat A4: "Speak the truth even if your voice shakes" It's our duty to stand up for what's right and to advocate for ourselves and our patients. We are assertive for those who helped create our path & for those we're setting it for #payitforward #ifightformypatients #WomenInMedicine |
| Margot Zarin-Pass MD @MargotZarinPass @womeninmedchat A4: I was fortunate to participate in @FASPEnews , ethical fellowship that studies behaviors of doctors in Nazi Germany. Sounds extreme, but reading Lipton's "The Nazi Doctors" gave me an ethical north star that I will follow to the end. #womeninmedicine |
 | Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH @ownyourcrohns RT @IBD_Afzali: @womeninmedchat A4: @womeninmedchat A4: "Speak the truth even if your voice shakes" It's our duty to stand up for what's right and to advocate for ourselves and our patients. We are assertive for those who helped create our path & for those we're setting it for #payitforward #ifightformypatients #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @abbyCCim: Love this #WomenInMedicine email translator. Thanks @danidonovan for sharing! #MedEd https://t.co/qzc498eDq9 |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy @womeninmedchat A4: May I be strong in the face of hate and may my resolve never falter. May I seek justice with mercy and embrace righteousness and equity. May I be a source of compassion and kindness and hope. May I be a pursuer of peace. #WomenInMedicine #HeForShe |
| Caroline Southwell @CSouthwell19 @womeninmedchat A4: Remembering that my needs are important & that I'm allowed to want what I want & speak for it. Remembering that by being assertive I'm being a role model for other people to do the same. #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A4. I often keep in mind the group I am representing in a meeting (my residents, my leadership team, etc), and I feel that it is my responsibility to make sure my voice is heard given I may be speaking for others as well. #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat Can’t emphasize how important it is to have a awesome girl gang! #WomenInMedicine |
| Ruth Habte, MD @ruthmhabte @InduPartha @womeninmedchat That’s how I feel as well! #WomenInMedicine |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat A4: Getting more natural as I am getting further in my training as no one is a better advocate for me and my needs. Having phrases in my back pocket as @abbyCCim mentioned is something I am developing and leaning on all the amazing female docs that model this #WomenInMedicine |
| Dr. Kayla @DrKaylaB RT @NatashaNDave: @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat Can’t emphasize how important it is to have a awesome girl gang! #WomenInMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @womeninmedchat A4. when I applied for Med school & learned I needed to speak up for myself or it could impact my entire life. AMCAS made an error on my application resulting in schools putting my file on hold. If I didn’t discover the error & call every school ...?!?!? #WomenInMedicine @aafp |
 | Adrienne Smallwood, MD, MEd @adrismallwood @womeninmedchat Super late! A3: I have a super calm, unflappable disposition and I naturally like to listen to others input. The barrier I’m working on is making sure my thoughts/ opinions are heard and don’t get overshadowed. #WomeninMedicine |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat Great ideas/advice everyone. Now it's time for Q5: Let's get practical. What are some examples of assertive language you've used? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/fwOv2acoW9 |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba RT @womeninmedchat: Great ideas/advice everyone. Now it's time for Q5: Let's get practical. What are some examples of assertive language you've used? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/fwOv2acoW9 |
| Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP @abbyWUim RT @mdbdesai: @womeninmedchat A4: @womeninmedchat A4: Getting more natural as I am getting further in my training as no one is a better advocate for me and my needs. Having phrases in my back pocket as @abbyCCim mentioned is something I am developing and leaning on all the amazing female docs that model this #WomenInMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @rheum_cat @womeninmedchat This is important, especially depending on your role, where you are there to speak for and protect others! #WomenInMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd RT @abbyCCim: Love this #WomenInMedicine email translator. Thanks @danidonovan for sharing! #MedEd https://t.co/qzc498eDq9 |
 | Dr Vanessa Britto @VanessaBrittoMD @womeninmedchat A4 #WomenInMedicine: What helps me speak up is the instant it takes me to think about those coming behind me or who are around me. I have a responsibility to course correct on their behalf. Someone undoubtedly paid it forward on my behalf & I may or may not have been in the room! |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai RT @womeninmedchat: Great ideas/advice everyone. Now it's time for Q5: Let's get practical. What are some examples of assertive language you've used? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/fwOv2acoW9 |
| Indu Partha, MD FACP @InduPartha @womeninmedchat A5: "I need some time to consider this." "That is a great opportunity but right now I need to dedicate my time to xyz instead. Thank you for thinking about me." #womeninmedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @VanessaBrittoMD: @womeninmedchat A4 #WomenInMedicine: @womeninmedchat A4 #WomenInMedicine: What helps me speak up is the instant it takes me to think about those coming behind me or who are around me. I have a responsibility to course correct on their behalf. Someone undoubtedly paid it forward on my behalf & I may or may not have been in the room! |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat This is so true. And so vitally important. #WomenInMedicine |
| Michael Sinha @DrSinhaEsq Impetus on #MenInMedicine to check gendered perceptions and interpret assertive language from #WomenInMedicine as they would a male colleague. Men = self-confident but women = aggressive when making the same statement? NO! #HeForShe |
| Rena Malik, MD | Urologist @RenaMalikMD @womeninmedchat A4. My Husband is my biggest proponent and always pushes me to speak up for myself. I try to think what would he want me to do and that helps out me in the right mindset. #WomenInMedicine |
| Adrienne Smallwood, MD, MEd @adrismallwood @InduPartha @womeninmedchat This is so me as well! I’m used to a “be seen but not heard” and “no back talk!” upbringing. It has taken conscious effort to unlearn some of this! #WomeninMedicine |
| Uppie MPH, FNP @Uppieup @womeninmedchat A5. "I'd like to add another perspective to this discussion..." #womeninmedicine |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat #WomeninMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat A5: Saw this tweet a while back, this is a great example on how to email “like a boss”.. https://t.co/6DkunpKAua |
| Kerri Johannson MD MPH @KerriBerriKerri @womeninmedchat I am trying to say things like ‘I want’ whatever it is. Because I do. And if I need to justify it I will, but I aim to not excuse my wants before even asking for them. eg. I want a larger sum of start-up funds :) #WomenInMedicine |
| Dr. Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP 林 明 堯 @DrJenChen4kids @womeninmedchat #WomeninMedicine A5: “I AM the doctor” 🤦🏻♀️ See also: “I’m the supervising physician for the team...” |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat A5: No. #WomenInMedicine |
| Natasha N. Dave @NatashaNDave @womeninmedchat #WomenInMedicine |
| Sarai Ambert-Pompey, MD @SAmbertPompey @womeninmedchat A3: Barriers are that assertiveness can be perceived as loud, aggressive, bully, and overly ambitious. I keep learning from my self and from other reaction to tailor with integrity #WomeninMedicine |
| Paneez Khoury, MD (she/her) @KhouryMD @womeninmedchat A5: 1/"Sounds like a promising opportunity. I need more specifics before I can commit but I look forward to continuing the conversation"#WomenInMedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat Great visual #WomenInMedicine |
| Shahrzad Tehranian (Shar) @SharTehranian @womeninmedchat A4: Speaking up for me mostly depends on the environment and how much I am confident that it worths to say something 🤔 Maybe I am a conservative person. #WomeninMedicine |
| Emily Tharp, MD @EmilyTharpMD @womeninmedchat A4 #womeninmedicine we can’t forget that “assertiveness” is perceived differently when you aren’t white. White women, let’s remember to lift up other women. Be good bystanders, check yourself for implicit bias, etc #intersectionality |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A5: #WomenInMedicine List of assertive statements https://t.co/dZFQ9unCSj |
| Susan Hingle @SusanHingle @womeninmedchat A5: From TeamSTEPPS #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/K0FWRuDtE5 |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba My assertiveness is usually laced with sarcasm. I work in a male-dominated space & sometimes they tend to challenge my abilities. That's when I have to get assertive like . . ., "https://t.co/wvpC4bwRXJ" #WomenInMedicine |
 | Nicole Bajic, MD @NBajicMD RT @AMarshallMD: Dr. Osler #WD2019 5 tips for #WomenInMedicine leaders ✅ Defy #impostorsyndrome ✅ Engage #leaders in change ✅ Change organiz culture ✅ Mentors/allies ✅ Develop leadership skills @JulieSilverMD @arghavan_salles @SharonneHayes @AmyOxentenkoMD @ShikhaJainMD https://t.co/aX7TJmt7ca |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy @womeninmedchat A5: I've learned a ton from @fierce_inc ("Fierce Conversations") and @candor ("Radical Candor"). @NatsforDocs also runs a workshop on this, which was very helpful. #foreverastudent #WomenInMedicine #HeforShe |
 | Name @SheSaidItLoudly RT @MLJohnsonMD2: #ASCOiSpy @CharuAggarwalMD in the Women Networking Center, S502.#WorkLifeBalance @ASCO @SarahCannonDocs @HemOncWomenDocs |
| Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF @IBD_Afzali @womeninmedchat A5: "I'll have to think about this some more". "I would be able to contribute more on [project, committee etc] X than Y. Would you consider a switch or change"? "I am going to say no to this opportunity but thank you for considering me" #WomenInMedicine |
| Adrienne Smallwood, MD, MEd @adrismallwood @womeninmedchat A2: As an intern, I got the great feedback of working to “swallow” unnecessary apologies! Hard at first, but is so worth it! 🤭#WomeninMedicine |
| Rena Malik, MD | Urologist @RenaMalikMD @womeninmedchat A5 I respectfully disagree.... #WomenInMedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd @womeninmedchat @FACTS_Fertility - I supervise many women & one thing I remind them of is DON’T say “I’m sorry” if you have done nothing wrong, mean or hateful. Making a mistake is none of these. At a recent speaker training I said if you miss a point, pause but don’t apologize #WomenInMedicine |
 | Heather Logghe, MD @LoggheMD RT @DrHowardLiu: Important paper for all @AAMCtoday leaders to read. #WomenInMedicine #HeForShe @JulieSilverMD @TomVargheseJr @arghavan_salles @RUBraveEnough @drjessigold @TIMESUPHC @LoggheMD @APAPsychiatric @theNAMedicine |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD @womeninmedchat A5. I really like your idea and this has been a great discussion. I wanted to add that ...... perhaps if we do it this way.... #WomenInMedicine |
| Uppie MPH, FNP @Uppieup RT @abbyCCim: Love this #WomenInMedicine email translator. Thanks @danidonovan for sharing! #MedEd https://t.co/qzc498eDq9 |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A5. “Before this meeting ends, I need to make the following point...” “Speaking on behalf of ____, here is another view that needs to be presented.” “For me to be successful in what you are asking me to to do, I am going to need ____.” #WomenInMedicine |
| Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @womeninmedchat A5: sometimes the most assertive thing you can do is to bottom-line something for the group. Very powerful to paraphrase. “I’d like to encapsulate some of the themes I’ve been hearing.” “Let me see if I can summarize what I’ve heard.” #womeninmedicine |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy RT @NatsforDocs: |
| Carrie Bernard MD she/her @carriedbernard @NatsforDocs @MaggieHulbert @womeninmedchat Such a great idea @NatsforDocs ! #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari A5 Examples of assertive language: No Can you tell me what you mean when you say... I'd like us to consider... I see things a little differently Thank you, I'm already committed to another project (looking forward to see what others write...) #WomenInMedicine |
| Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat A5/ I can not commit to that at this time, but I would love to offer ______ (name of deserving #WomenInMedicine) to take that role. |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @jhuntpath: @womeninmedchat A5: @womeninmedchat A5: sometimes the most assertive thing you can do is to bottom-line something for the group. Very powerful to paraphrase. “I’d like to encapsulate some of the themes I’ve been hearing.” “Let me see if I can summarize what I’ve heard.” #womeninmedicine |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD RT @womeninmedchat: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: Please feel free to keep introducing yourselves, while we get started with Q1: What is assertiveness to you? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/HYTItkd6En |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD RT @womeninmedchat: Awesome input everyone! Keep those great ideas coming! Now it's time for Q2: How do you show assertiveness? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/KIes71MJTO |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD RT @womeninmedchat: Thanks for sharing everyone! Now it's time for Q3: What are barriers to you being assertive? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/y8iSLS4x2w |
| Brinda Desai, MD @mdbdesai @womeninmedchat A5: - Using good body language including eye contact, speaking clearly - Using "I" statements vs "you" statements - Keeping my response brief - Validate others' feelings #WomenInMedicine |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD RT @womeninmedchat: Great insights everyone! Now it's time for Q4: What helps you to speak up and be assertive in the moment where it's needed? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/gUNq3r5ffm |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat A5. Here is chart someone posted recently. So perfect for this convo. Click on it to see the whole thing. Shows how to replace soft verbiage with something a little bolder and direct. #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/4oXxc5HC3D |
| Mary Cushman 🫀🧠🩸 @MaryCushmanMD RT @womeninmedchat: Great ideas/advice everyone. Now it's time for Q5: Let's get practical. What are some examples of assertive language you've used? #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/fwOv2acoW9 |
| Mariah Robertson MD MPH @MLRobertsonMD @womeninmedchat A5: “What specifically about this opportunity made you think of me?” I find that in my current position I’m asked to take on things that aren’t building my toolkit. Instead of avoiding or saying yes I now put people to the fire to tell me why it’s right for me. #womeninmedicine |
| Rena Malik, MD | Urologist @RenaMalikMD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat That last point is great! If they dismiss you without an understandable and fair reason then they clearly dont care about your success...🚩 #WomenInMedicine |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy RT @ShireenNHeidari: A5 Examples of assertive language: A5 Examples of assertive language: No Can you tell me what you mean when you say... I'd like us to consider... I see things a little differently Thank you, I'm already committed to another project (looking forward to see what others write...) #WomenInMedicine |
| aL'Ai alvarez, MD @alvarezzzy RT @jhuntpath: @womeninmedchat A5: @womeninmedchat A5: sometimes the most assertive thing you can do is to bottom-line something for the group. Very powerful to paraphrase. “I’d like to encapsulate some of the themes I’ve been hearing.” “Let me see if I can summarize what I’ve heard.” #womeninmedicine |
 | Terry Kind, MD MPH @Kind4Kids Specific example that works? Be assertive on behalf of the other women in the conference room. Endorse and amplify. “I think she said it best, a few minutes ago...” #WomenInMedicine |
| Dr Vanessa Britto @VanessaBrittoMD A3/#WomenInMedicine: @drSinhaEsq you are such a #champion #HeForShe but I heard one of your colleagues emphatically “suggest” at @ACPinternists Annual Mtg #womeninmedicine NOT engage in too much #activism (aka #assertiveness) or we would not be viewed as ##HonestBrokers”! |
| Shahrzad Tehranian (Shar) @SharTehranian @womeninmedchat I believe we should speak up for ourselves and others if necessary. At the end of the day, we all are responsible for the things that we should have done and we did not. #WomeninMedicine |
| #WomenInMedicine Chat @womeninmedchat TYVM to all of you #WomenInMedicine chat people for participating tonight! Make sure to give @NatsForDocs a big TYVM for her awesome questions. I, @petradMD, hope to see you all back next week for another fantastic chat! Have an lovely week! https://t.co/2VvkZ8oBpE |
| Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD @MVGutierrezMD RT @jhuntpath: @womeninmedchat A5: @womeninmedchat A5: sometimes the most assertive thing you can do is to bottom-line something for the group. Very powerful to paraphrase. “I’d like to encapsulate some of the themes I’ve been hearing.” “Let me see if I can summarize what I’ve heard.” #womeninmedicine |
 | Basia Jenkins,MD @Docbasia RT @MaryCushmanMD: @womeninmedchat #WomeninMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @AmyOxentenkoMD: @womeninmedchat A5. “Before this meeting ends, I need to make the following point...” “Speaking on behalf of ____, here is another view that needs to be presented.” “For me to be successful in what you are asking me to to do, I am going to need ____.” #WomenInMedicine |
| Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @DrMamaKai @womeninmedchat @NatsforDocs @petradMD You have a great week too! #WomenInMedicine |
| Shireen Heidari, MD @ShireenNHeidari RT @NatsforDocs: |
| Jennifer Hunt MD @drjenniferhunt @Experiential_Dr @womeninmedchat “I disagree” usually starts a debate or makes the other person play defense. I like the statements “I would like to present a different perspective” or “I’m not sur I totally agree” to open things up a little more. #womeninmedicine |
| Marguerite Duane @mduanemd RT @SharTehranian: @womeninmedchat I believe we should speak up for ourselves and others if necessary. At the end of the day, we all are responsible for the things that we should have done and we did not. #WomeninMedicine |
| Sarai Ambert-Pompey, MD @SAmbertPompey @womeninmedchat A4: 1. I weigh in silence is agreement and/or consequences of not being assertive -> no change. 2. Reflecting in prior episodes of missed opportunities. 3. Community that help w/ perspective, give inspiration/strength to speak up, & knowing they have my back. #WomeninMedicine |
 | Dr. Estela Rodriguez @Latinamd @AmyOxentenkoMD @MVGutierrezMD @womeninmedchat A4: #WomenInMedicine Thoracic oncologist in Miami. I will add KNOW YOUR VALUE. Knowing my strengths, what I bring to the table as has made me more assertive. #LatinasinMedicine |
| Amy Oxentenko MD @AmyOxentenkoMD @womeninmedchat @NatsforDocs @petradMD Goodnight all! Thanks @NatsforDocs and @petradMD! Now let’s all go out and practice these skills tomorrow! #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/CFqodL129V |
| Ruth Habte, MD @ruthmhabte @womeninmedchat A5. I’m admittedly not great at this. I had a female mentor once tell me to never use sorry unless it’s truly warranted and that “could you...” statements work in a variety of scenarios. #WomeninMedicine |
 | MParshley MD @MParshleyMD @womeninmedchat A2 Love reading all these ways #WomenInMedicine show their strength and assertiveness. |
 | Dr.Ni-ChengLiang @DrNiChengLiang Honored to have been awarded the ALA San Diego Lung Health Provider of the Year and Outstanding Mother Award. It’s not work life balance it’s work life juggling. Make-up by Doris. @virenkaul @atscommunity @TIMESUPHC #CancerSurvivorsDay #WomenInMedicine #workingmoms @Doris_Makeup https://t.co/zABThRir4s |
| Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her @ShereeseMayMba I have to finish an article & prepare for the Philly HealthIT Summit in the morning. Have a great upcoming week everyone. Final thought; Be assertive by speaking for those who can't speak for themselves. That might be the best use of our time. Thanks, @petradMD #WomenInMedicine https://t.co/3ZorfAadXG |
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