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The Importance of Community in Careers and Leadership with Dr. Yolonda Colson
The Importance of Community in Careers and Leadership with Dr. Yolonda Colson
The Importance of Community in Careers and Leadership with Dr. Yolonda Colson
Wednesday 4th March 2020
Join Dr. Yolonda Colson on 'Charged' as she discusses her journey in thoracic surgery and the importance of community in healthcare leadership.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Yolonda Colson: Building Community and Leadership in Thoracic Surgery
But over the course of her career she's watched the number of women in thoracic surgery grow steadily to more than women practicing around the country Today. But if you stay open to opportunities, things will present themselves and you may end up far further than you anticipated because you just didn't know what was possible.
Ever wondered what it takes to break barriers in a male-dominated field? Dr. Yolonda Colson knows firsthand. When she passed her thoracic surgery boards in the early 2000s, there were just over 100 women who had entered the field before her. Now, as the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mass General, Dr. Colson has witnessed and contributed to the growing number of women in this challenging specialty. In this episode of 'Charged', Dr.
Colson shares her journey from being the only woman in her department to leading a diverse team dedicated to improving lung cancer care. Dr. Colson talks about the crucial role of community in her career and leadership. She emphasizes how fostering a supportive environment and breaking down perceived barriers have been key to her success.
You'll hear how she's not only advancing medical care but also creating a network of support for patients dealing with lung cancer, a disease often surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. This episode isn't just for those in the medical field. It's for anyone interested in how community and diversity can drive innovation and compassion in any career. Dr. Colson's story is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and lifting others as you rise.
Tune in to 'Charged' for an inspiring conversation that highlights the importance of community, diversity, and patient support networks in healthcare leadership.