Listen "Images of Impact: One Woman’s Journey to Change Medicine with Dr. Kristina Gedgaudas-McClees"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with Dr. Rita Kristina Gedgaudas-McClees, a pioneering radiologist whose career has spanned over four decades of innovation, mentorship, and patient-centered care.From being one of the few women in medicine during her training at UCSF, to leading major academic departments at Duke and Emory, Dr. Kristina has spent her life proving naysayers wrong, breaking barriers, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.We talk about what it takes to lead with courage in a male-dominated field, how she balanced research, teaching, and service, and the deeply human side of radiology that goes far beyond reading scans. Whether you’re in healthcare or simply navigating your own uphill battles, this conversation will leave you inspired to turn obstacles into opportunities and to lead with both strength and heart.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Dr. Kristina carved out a path for women in medicine during a transformative eraThe importance of mentorship and advocacy in creating systemic changeHow to maintain passion for your work over a decades-long careerWhat radiology has taught her about seeing beyond the surface—both in medicine and in lifeHer advice for anyone facing doubt, bias, or seemingly insurmountable obstaclesSupport the show
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