In this episode, Carrie Maupin explores how community partnerships and mentorship networks can transform the landscape for women in emergency medicine. Through real stories from residents and faculty, we highlight how meaningful connections—across departments, institutions, and communities—can open doors, build confidence, and shape the next generation of emergency medicine leaders.

Credits:

• Women in Emergency Medicine Mentoring Program –
  Indiana University (https://medicine.iu.edu/emergency-medicine/faculty/women-in-em)
• Women in Leadership Pathway – Brigham and
  Women’s / Mass General (https://cdi.brighamandwomens.org/womens-
  leadership-program/)
• Academy for Women in Academic Emergency
  Medicine (AWAEM) (https://www.saem.org/about-
  saem/academies-interest-groups-
  affiliates2/awaem)
• FemInEM (https://www.feminem.org)
• Podington Bear on FMA (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/)
  

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Danielle Nesbit, DO for offering her insights. Thanks also to other emergency medicine residents and faculty, including Lacy, Ambika, Kristen, and Brittany who also shared their experiences through written word and allowed me to share.