MedEdge: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare

Ep. 25 | Resilience in Adversity | The Journey of A Leader w/ Gretchen Holmes, PhD

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In this episode of MedEdge, host Marcus Grimm speaks with Gretchen Holmes, PhD, associate dean for GME, DIO, and a three-time cancer survivor. Dr. Holmes discusses her deeply personal new memoir, The Work In-Between: A Memoir About Stepping Out of My Shadows, sharing her journey of overcoming family trauma, battling cancer, and transforming her inner life to create lasting change. She also explores the role of vulnerability and resilience in professional and personal growth.

Key Highlights:

  • The Power of Storytelling: How Dr. Holmes uses her own experiences to connect with others and inspire change.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Lessons from her journey through cancer, diabetes, and significant life challenges.
  • The Work In-Between: Why internal transformation is the key to achieving sustainable external change.
  • Impact on Medical Education: How her insights are helping medical students and residents approach patient care with more compassion and understanding.
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