Dr. Rakhee K. Bhayani from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. Dr. Bhayani is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of the Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM), and Co-Director of the Balance in Medicine Resident Wellness Initiative. 

Dr. Bhayani is a great champion for the professional development, wellness, and growth of folks in academic medicine as we discuss at length in today’s interview. 

Other important themes covered on today’s episode include making a career change/pivot, identifying your purpose, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

“Sometimes you need that one little push out of your comfort zone from someone who believes in you and that's where the growth happens,” she told us. 

FWIM started in 2014 to support the professional and personal development of the women trainees in the Department of Medicine at Dr. Bhayani’s institution. FWIM also organizes skill-building events for the trainees in the program. 

Given this dedication to the professional development of others, we knew Dr. Bhayani would be a great guest for us to interview on the Faculty Factory. 

You can learn more about FWIM by visiting its website: https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/diversity/forum-for-women-in-medicine/ 

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