Women Physicians Are Not Ruining Their Careers with Dr. Shikha Jain | Episode 124

Oncologist Dr. Shikha Jain explains how systemic barriers—not lack of ambition—drive the gender gap in medical leadership, and how that inspired her to build the Women in Medicine Summit.   Chapters and Time-stamps 01:35 Meet Dr Shikha Jain 02:42 Why Women Leave Medicine 04:18 System Built for Men 06:34 Pay Gap Starts Early 08:49 Motherhood and Support 10:31 Told to Wait Stories 13:47 Building Women in Medicine 17:20 Summit Origin Story 20:58 What to Expect Chicago 23:14 Book Themes and Allyship 25:33 Next Steps After No 27:09 Networking and Resources 28:46 Where to Find Shikha 29:24 Final Takeaways   Guest: Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP Board-certified hematologist/oncologist Associate Professor of Medicine at UIC Founder & Board Chair, Women in Medicine Summit Co-founder, IMPACT TED Talk speaker and co-editor of An Evolution of Empowerment Social: @ShikhaJainMD | @wimedicineorg Website: wimedicine.org Mentioned Women in Medicine Summit EmpowerHer Med Gala & I Stand With Her Awards IMPACT An Evolution of Empowerment Dr. Rebecca Thompson and Held Together Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.