In this final episode of season 1 of the Link and Grow podcast, host Tanvi Nangrani speaks with Dr Ashna Basu, a Psychiatry Registrar based in NSW, Australia. She is the president-elect of the Medical Women’s Society of NSW and the Chair of the Young Branch of the Medical Women’s International Association.  In this episode, Dr Ashna shares her career journey and discusses her advocacy work promoting gender equity within the health sector. She also encourages listeners to find a way to call out overt and covert discrimination in a way that feels authentic and genuine. Make sure to tune into this conversation, where Dr Ashna shares her insights on the challenges faced by women in medicine and how we all can contribute to building a more inclusive healthcare system.

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Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Get in touch with Dr Ashna:

Dr Ashna Basu’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashnabasu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Dr Ashna Basu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashnabasu?lang=en

In this episode of Link and Grow, host Tanvi Nangrani interviews Dr Sandhya Ramanathan, a General Practitioner and global health advocate based in Auckland, New Zealand. In this podcast, Dr Sandhya discusses her medical journey and how she ventured into the social media space during the pandemic. She shares her experience of creating self-help videos to support the community in protecting themselves against COVID-19. Dr Sandhya talks about how a single voice can speak up against discrimination and make a positive impact worldwide. Tune in to hear Dr Sandhya’s insights on the importance of sharing your expertise with others without fear.

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Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Dr Sandhya Ramanathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsandhya_ramanathan/

Dr Sandhya Ramanathan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsandhyaramanathan/

Dr Sandhya Ramanathan’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drsandhyaramanathan/featured

In this Link and Grow podcast episode, host Tanvi Nangrani sits down with Professor Beena Kumar, an esteemed Anatomical Pathologist and Program Director of Pathology at Monash Health in Victoria, Australia. With over a decade of experience at Monash Health and multiple leadership roles under her belt, Professor Kumar shares her inspiring journey into anatomical pathology and how she found her way into a leadership position. She emphasises the importance of creating an environment where others feel comfortable speaking up and the value of being a leader who provides space for others to grow.

Tune in to this insightful conversation as Professor Kumar provides valuable insights for anyone looking to excel in the field of medicine and leadership.

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Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Get in touch with Professor Beena Kumar via her email: [email protected]

In this Link and Grow Podcast episode, host Tanvi Nangrani chats with Dr Nisha Khot, Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Peninsula Health based in Victoria. Dr Nisha shares her journey of being an international medical graduate (IMG) and the biases she faced during her medical career. She speaks about the importance of social connection and support when confronting discrimination. Dr Nisha also shares details about her remarkable work at the Gender Equity & Diversity Working Group of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Listen in as we delve deeper into the challenges and triumphs of Dr Nisha Khot's medical journey and learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the medical profession.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anu-covid-19-peer-support-program

Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Contact Dr Nisha Khot via:

Peninsula Health https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/

RANZCOG https://ranzcog.edu.au/

In this episode of the Link and Grow podcast, host Tanvi Nangrani engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr Kavitha Vegunta, the Principal Dentist at Precision Dental Care in Kingston, Canberra. Dr Kavitha established this private dental practice in 2012, and in this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from having little exposure to the business world to becoming a successful businesswoman. Dr Kavitha also talks about the positive cultural changes happening within the medical industry, drawing from her personal experience of not encountering discrimination in her workplace. Tune in to hear Dr Kavitha's perspective on the significance of being true to oneself.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anu-covid-19-peer-support-program

Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Get in touch with Dr Kavitha Vegunta via her email [email protected]

In this episode, podcast host Tanvi Nangrani chats with Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai, an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar in a tertiary hospital in Australia.  She was a nominee for the ACT Australian of the Year award in 2022. She also is a clinical lead at the Link and Grow initiative at the Australian National University. Dr Marrwah shares how she became interested in Medicine and also speaks about her unexpected yet exciting journey into Health Communication. She chats about her personal experiences in managing both overt and covert discrimination, shedding light on the cultural and gender-based discrimination which still occurs within the health sector. Dr Marrwah offers a powerful reminder of the importance of culturally safe and inclusive healthcare.

Please do share your thoughts and experiences with us via social media:

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Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merwerr/

Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai’s Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/marrwah-ahmadzai-883aaa248

In this second episode, podcast host Tanvi Nangrani chats with Dr Talat Uppal, an obstetrician, gynaecologist, and Director of 'Women's Health Road', a multidisciplinary medical practice based in Northern Sydney. She is also a Clinical Senior lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Northern Medical School at the University of Sydney. Dr Talat Uppal discusses the significance of diverse leadership within the Health sector and speaks of the importance of uplifting new women health professionals. She also offers valuable strategies about how to push back against injustice or discrimination within the workplace. 

Please do share your thoughts and experiences with us via social media:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.link.program/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anu-covid-19-peer-support-program

Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Learn more about Women's Health Road here: https://www.womenshealthroad.com.au/

In this first episode, podcast host Tanvi Nangrani chats with Dr Sandra Krishnan, a Senior Consultant breast surgeon and surgical oncologist based in Canberra and Sydney. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the Australian National University. Dr Sandra Krishnan shares her personal experiences in managing the various obstacles in her career journey. She also speaks about the importance of introspection in becoming a stronger and more resilient version of yourself.

Please do share your thoughts and experiences with us via social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076382041126

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.link.program/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/anu_link

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anu-covid-19-peer-support-program

Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link

Learn more about Dr Sandra Krishnan here: https://www.drsandrakrishnan.com.au/

Welcome to Link and Grow, a podcast all about giving voice to the experiences of diverse women in the health workforce.

To kick this series off, our podcast host Tanvi Nangrani, a Master of Clinical Psychology student chats with Professor Dipti Talaulikar, the founder and lead of the Link Program at the Australian National University. In this episode, Professor Dipti Talaulikar shares what prompted her to begin the Link Program, and how this podcast series was born. They chat about the significance of hearing from diverse women health professionals and also give some hints about what you can expect to hear in the series. 

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Learn more about the LINK program here: https://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/connect/link