Episode 1: Welcome to the "WPO Journey into Academia" podcast series. In this inaugural episode, our WPO co-hosts, Thasarat and Cat, interviewed WPO co-founders Dr. Rukhsana Mirza and Dr. Misha Syed. Our guests shared their personal and professional journeys and how they collaborated to create WPO as a way to ensure that current and future colleagues could reach their highest potential in their academic careers, no matter the pathway or the phase of one’s journey.
Episode #1: Drs. Rukhsana Mirza and Misha Syed, Co-founders of WPO – Our Journey
Episode 2: Our WPO co-hosts, Thasarat and Cat, had the privilege of interviewing two distinguished women professors, Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD, and Sandra Kazahn Masur, PhD. Our guests shared their journeys, how they overcame the unique challenges they faced and the aspects they have enjoyed the most about being women in academia. As distinguished scientists, they also shared insightful strategies on how to establish successful and fulfilling research careers, while navigating work-life balance as a woman in a demanding profession. Enjoy our highlight video and/or watch the entire interview via the below link.
Episode #2: Drs. Lynn K. Gordon and Sandra Kazahn Masur Highlight Video
Episode #2: Drs. Lynn K. Gordon and Sandra Kazahn Masur Full Interview
Episode 3: Trailblazing Women in Ophthalmology: The Leadership Journeys of Drs. Jane Edmond and Tamara Fountain. Both guests have significantly impacted clinical practice and academia, breaking barriers and setting exemplary standards for medical education and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Edmond and Dr. Fountain share their unique academic journeys, the challenges they faced, and their motivations that kept them in academia despite the demanding roles.
Episode #3: Drs. Jane Edmond and Tamara Fountain
Episode 4: The Retina Research Balance with Dr. Carol L. Shields and Dr. Jennifer Lim. Delve into topics such as work-life balance, overcoming the imposter syndrome, and the importance of mentorship.
Episode #4: Dr. Jennifer Lim and Dr. Carol Shields
Episode 5: The Chairs: How Women Are Shaping Future Leaders in Medicine with Dr. Kathryn Colby and Dr. Jacque Duncan. This conversation provides insights into the balance of personal motivation and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and self-awareness in achieving success in academia and medical research.
Episode #5: Dr. Kathryn Colby and Dr. Jacque Duncan
Episode 6: The Firsts: Female Icons in Ophthalmology with Dr. Susan Day and Dr. Joan Miller. These pioneering women have paved the way for future generations through their exceptional careers in medical education and research, breaking barriers and creating new opportunities for women in the field.
Episode #6: Dr. Susan Day and Dr. Joan Miller
Episode 7:The Strategic Planners with Dr. Saras Ramanathan and Dr. Jennifer Thorne. Hear more about the importance of empathy in education, balancing academic and personal life, and the significance of long-term career planning by writing goals down to maintain focus.
Episode #7: Dr. Saras Ramanathan and Dr. Jennifer Thorne
Episode 8: The Inclusivity Advocates: Fostering Diversity in Academic Medicine with Dr. Gloria Fleming and Dr. Terri Young. This enlightening discussion emphasizes the importance of mentorship, resilience, and self-awareness in overcoming challenges and driving meaningful change to advocate for innovation in ophthalmology.
Episode #8: Dr. Gloria Fleming and Dr. Terri Young
