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Hosted by Diane Shannon, MD · education · EN · 63 episodes
In healthcare, burnout rates are higher in women. In fact, forty percent of women physicians have cut back or left medicine within 6 years of completing training. Why? Is it added responsibilities at home? Gender bias at work? Invisible work at work? Mom guilt? Too much self-sacrifice and inability to say no? Poor boundaries, lack of time management skills, lack of self-care? In this podcast, we’ll explore the reasons why women in medicine are struggling—and more importantly, what to do about it. We can banish burnout and thrive as women in medicine.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn healthcare, burnout rates are higher in women. In fact, forty percent of women physicians have cut back or left medicine within 6 years of completing training. Why? Is it added responsibilities at home? Gender bias at work? Invisible work at work? Mom guilt? Too much self-sacrifice and inability to say no?
Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine is hosted by Diane Shannon, MD. The show has published 63 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 162: Maintaining Joy Over the Span of Your Career with Dr. Sarah Grudberg" (29 September 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 161: Seeking Fair Pay with Dr. Amy Gottlieb" (10 September 2026, 23 minutes), and "Episode 160: The Impact on Healthcare Financing on Physician Well-Being with Dr. Amy Locke" (18 August 2026, 21 minutes).
Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 63 episodes.
Booking probability for Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine's contact route on record: verified email.
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Diane Shannon, MD hosts Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine, an education show with 63 episodes published.
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Episode #63
Many of us fall into our careers in medicine without a plan for how to maintain our health and our careers over the long haul. As an internist for more than 30 years, Sarah Grudberg, MD, has found some elements to be...
Episode #62
Much has been written about the persistent gender pay disparity in medicine. It’s important for academic centers and health systems to address if they want to recruit and retain talented employees. Join me and my guest...
Episode #61
In the past few years, a significant shift has occurred in payment for healthcare services, with fewer being covered. The increase in cost-shifting to patients means they are more frequently unable to afford recommended...
Episode #60
Imposter phenomenon results from a mismatch between one’s self concept and their actual achievement. It can cause high-achieving professionals, including physicians, to hold themselves back from growth opportunities and...
Episode #59
What is belonging and why does it matter? According to my guest, Rani Nandiwada, MD, MSEd, belonging is a sense that you can be your whole authentic self and be embraced and valued for it. When we don’t feel we belong...
Episode #58
When you’re really busy or experiencing burnout, it can feel isolating. It’s easy to believe you’re the only one struggling to get through the work day. In this episode, my guest, Dami Babaniji, MD, shares her personal...
Episode #57
<p>Over the past decade, more physicians have moved to employed positions and experienced less autonomy and control over their work than previously. The erosion of influence has adversely affected professional...
Episode #56
<p>Capable women physicians may hesitate to step into leadership roles and other opportunities for a host of reasons. Feeling not quite ready, concern about work overload, discomfort with managing peers. My guest, Grace...
Episode #55
<p>Primary care physicians are stretched thin these days, and many have found the work simply not sustainable. Patients are feeling the effects, with long wait times for appointments and difficulty finding a new PCP...
Episode #54
<p>You get a nudge about an opportunity to advance in your career, and you wonder, “Did they mean to nudge me? I’m not qualified!” Sound familiar? </p> <p>Join me and my guest, Darilyn Moyer, MD, as she shares insights...
Episode #53
<p>If you’re a clinician, you’ve likely experienced or observed administrative harm, even if you’ve never heard the term before. What is it? What causes it? And how can we move to a better way of making and implementing...
Episode #52
<p>A professional conference this fall, I had a short conversation with a colleague as we went from one breakout to another. Gaurava Agarwal, MD, shared that my social media posts on the challenges that women in...
Episode #51
<p>Work stress can easily spill over to our personal lives, affecting our physical health, mental health, and general outlook on life. Interventions to improve physician wellness can be complex, costly, and challenging...
Episode #50
<p>“Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored.” What does that mean and why does it matter? Listen in to my conversation with Felisa Schneider to out and learn why improving gender parity in leadership is a win for...
Episode #49
<p>Feeling like you’re the only one struggling with a recurring challenge, like getting charts closed and messages answered, can be very isolating. Given how time-strapped everyone in healthcare is today, trudging on...
Episode #48
<p>The pandemic has had a huge impact on the healthcare workforce. How do we meet their current needs? Why does this matter? Listen in to hear a healthcare leader weigh in on where the levers are for meeting these needs...
Episode #47
<p>Given the large number of women in the specialty, researchers were surprised when family medicine showed a gender wage gap, with male physicians receiving higher compensation than their female colleagues. What...
Episode #46
<p>Pregnancy and family life can be challenging. From protecting your health when pregnant to finding and paying for child care. Listen in as Dr. Annabelle Volgman shares wisdom gleaned from a successful career in...
Episode #45
<p>You probably have a sense of whether your organization is a great place to work for, or not. But do you know the factors that determine that? And can you name the #1 most important driver? Join me and my guest...
Episode #44
<p>Are you uncomfortable with the idea of promoting yourself? Does the idea of negotiating for a title or benefits trigger all kinds of stress in you? You’re not alone. Join me and my guest, Michelle Bailey, MD, as we...
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Director of Oncology Mental Health and Wellness, Cancer Network of West Michigan
Senior Vice President - Head of Cayman AEOI, Kairos Wellness
emergency physician, educator, Program Director, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
VA Boston Healthcare System
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