In this episode, Kemi is joined by Dr. Caitlin Collins, an Assistant Professor in trauma surgery and surgical critical care at University of California, San Francisco. Her research has focused on alternative payment models, health equity, and quality improvement within surgical populations. She has explored the impact of bundled payment reimbursement models within a general surgery population and worked on the implementation of a quality improvement platform for trauma patients in Southwestern Cameroon. She is also an alumni of The Get That Grant ® program. 

Join Kemi and Caitlin for an insightful conversation into overcoming feelings of apathy and frustration, the significance of mindset work, and the value of intentional decision-making in academia. 

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS: 

• The unique challenges faced by trauma surgeons and the importance of emotional care. 
• How to navigate systemic barriers as a junior faculty member. 
• The role of mindset work in reclaiming agency and purpose in your career. 
• Strategies for intentional decision-making and prioritizing self-care in a high-pressure environment. 

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Collins on Instagram (@cocai4u) and X (@CRCollinsMD) to show her some love!  

If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

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