53. Dr. Jenn Gates Nassar on doing pediatrics residency with young children, how being a mom impacts her work, what it's like being a pediatrician with the current misinformation, and her future career aspirations

25/09/2025 45 min
53. Dr. Jenn Gates Nassar on doing pediatrics residency with young children, how being a mom impacts her work, what it's like being a pediatrician with the current misinformation, and her future career aspirations

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SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Jenn Gates-Nassar shares her journey as a pediatric resident, balancing the demands of her medical training with motherhood. She discusses her motivations for pursuing medicine, the challenges of being a resident with young children, and the emotional toll of caring for sick kids. Dr. Gates-Nassar also highlights the importance of advocacy in public health, the impact of adverse childhood experiences on long-term health, and the challenges posed by misinformation in healthcare. Throughout the discussion, she reflects on her aspirations for the future and the ongoing learning process in medicine.TakeawaysDr. Gates-Nassar is a second-year pediatric resident at Mount Sinai.She balances her demanding residency with being a mother to two young girls.Her journey into medicine was influenced by her family's public health background.She emphasizes the importance of reliable childcare for working parents.Guilt when away from her children but recognizes the need for stable caregivers.She discusses the emotional challenges of being a pediatric resident.Advocacy and public health are significant aspects of her career aspirations.Adverse childhood experiences can have lasting impacts on health outcomes.Misinformation in healthcare is a growing concern for pediatricians.Time stamps00:00Introduction and Background03:01Journey into Medicine05:57Balancing Family and Residency09:00Navigating Parenthood and Guilt11:58Career Aspirations in Pediatrics15:12Challenges in Pediatric Care17:53Addressing Systemic Barriers21:05Misinformation and Public Health Advocacy27:29Balancing Clinical Work and Personal Life31:03Navigating Parenthood and Medical Training34:14Advice for Future Parents in Medicine38:06Influences and Inspirations in Medicine43:24Experiences and Challenges in Residency48:45The Ongoing Journey of Learning in Medicinekeywordspediatrics, residency, motherhood, public health, advocacy, work-life balance, adverse childhood experiences, healthcare challenges, physician insights, medical trainingSupport the show

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