Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine

In this episode of Mend the Gap, Cathleen McCabe, MD is live from Hawaiian Eye 2026 with special guest Jim Mazzo, host of Healio's Eyeluminaries podcast. They discuss Mazzo's fascinating career turns and how he got to where he is today. ·         Who is Jim Mazzo? 02:37 ·         What's something you've done behind the scenes that helped you network? 10:24 ·         What helped you be a better men...

In this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen McCabe, MD speaks with Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS about her fascinating career that has spanned many decades. From shocking stories about ophthalmic research to being the first woman to pioneer a number of leadership roles in the field, Dr. McDonald shares her journey.  We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@heal...

In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, speaks with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS , about women in leadership roles as well as challenges and gender disparities that still exist in health care today. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com . Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN . Mend the Gap would also like to give you the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague...

In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, speaks with guests Andrea Tooley, MD, and Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, about the unique challenges women physicians tackle in their careers as they navigate pregnancy and return to work after maternity leave. ·         Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ·         Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS 0:41 ·         Andrea Tooley, MD 1:33 ·         Being pregnant as a surgeon. 2:22 ·...

In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, speaks with guests LaKrystal Warren, MD, FACOG, Kasey Picciano, PT, DPT and Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, about the challenges women physicians face during and after pregnancy.  ·         Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ·         LaKrystal Warren, MD, FACOG 0:37 ·         Kasey Picciano, PT, DPT 1:01 ·         Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS 1:29 ·         What are some of th...

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, speaks with guests Diane Blanck and Lisa Feulner, MD, PhD , about the challenges women face in operating their own business and how we can aid them through mentorship, leadership and advocacy.  ·         Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ·         Diane Blanck 0:37 ·         Lisa Feulner, MD 1:25 ·         Dr. Feulner, how did you end up where you are today in you...

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS, an ophthalmologist and clinical professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences and the Jim O'Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, about how we can better advocate for patients. ●        Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ●        Introducing Erin M. Shriver,...

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Anna Momont, MD, an ophthalmologist at University of Wisconsin–Madison and past Women in Ophthalmology (WiO) Summer Symposium program chair, about how we can practice resilience in our daily and professional lives. ●         Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ●         Introducing Anna Momont, MD 0:47 ●         How did you get...

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests William Flanary, MD,  and  Kristin Flanary , also known as the Glaucomfleckens , about their podcast,  Knock Knock, Hi, as well as their story and journey through social media.  ●         Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ●         Introducing the big wigs, William "Dr. Glaucomflecken" Flanary, MD, and Kristin "Lady Glaucomfl...

On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests Mahsaw Mansoor, MD, and Emily Schehlein, MD live at the Women in Ophthalmology summer symposium about practicing sustainability in ophthalmology. ●        Welcome to this episode 0: 11 ●        Introducing Ma hsaw Mansoor , MD and Emily Schehlein, MD 0: 38 ●        Tell us what we need to know about sustainability in opht...

On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean?  0:39 How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and backg...

On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Cynthia Pong, JD, about combating burnout, changing up careers, 'career insurance' and how to negotiate your contract successfully. Intro 0:03  Cynthia Pong, JD  0:36 What was the pivotal moment in your career and how did you make that happen?  2:52 The hosts and guest talk about physician burnout.  5:52 How do you make th...

On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina, discussing the pivotal moments in one's career and knowing when and how to take the leap of faith. Intro 0:02 Live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 0:13 In this episode 1:11 Zhu discusses her career and the current crossroads she faces. 1:42 McCabe discusses the various crossroads one may face throughout th...

On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Eyecelerator discussing the work life balance with guests Rupa Wong, MD, and Carolyn Pan, MD . Intro 0:02 In this episode 0:17 Tell us about yourself. 0:36 You both are very busy. How is the Eyecelerator meeting for you so far? 2:15 Enyedi discusses balancing motherhood and work. 3:05 The hosts and guests discuss the balance betwe...

In this special crossover episode, Eyeluminaries hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are joined live by Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, at Eyecelerator 2024 in Chicago, IL. Intro :07 Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast  3:14 In this episode  5:02 Intro of  Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD 5:11 What started you on this journey to do humanitarian work?  5:30...

On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, Laura Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the meeting, their takeaways, empowering women and the practice of gratitude. Intro 0:02 In this episode  1:10 What brings you to Women in Ophthalmology? What excites you about this meeting?  1:30 Periman discusses private practice management.  3:06 Zhu and Periman discuss the o...

On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the sexual harassment study, surveys and results with Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD, and Grace Sun, MD . Intro 0:02 Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD  0:31 Grace Sun, MD  0:42 In this episode  1:08 Why was the sexual harassment study done in 2018? What were the results?  1:35 Enyedi and Cabrera discuss the impact of sexual h...

On this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from the Women in Ophthalmology meeting with Pratap Challa, MD, Fasika Woreta, MD, Jennifer Lindsey, MD, and Annie Wishna, MD, discussing residency programs.  Intro 0:01 Meet the panel  0:11 Pratap Challa, MD  0:23 Fasika Woreta, MD, MPH  1:05 Jennifer Lindsey, MD, MBA  1:43 Annie E. Wishna, MD  2:18 In this episode  2:28 What are your thoughts on parenta...

On this special edition episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, with Oncology Overdrive's Shikha Jain, MD, and Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss leadership in medicine and the importance of mentorship with a panel of guests. Intro 0:28 Meet the panel  2:00 Vineet Arora, MD  2:12 Jennifer Bepple, MD  2:29 Mara Schenker, MD, FACS  2:55 In this episode  3:21 How did you become the leader that you are today?...

In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, discuss the unpredictable path of careers, leadership in management and opportunities for growth with Nikie Walker, EdD. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:03 Introduction 1:16 Welcome Nikie Walker, EdD 1:27 Tell us about your background, your optometry practice and how you combine human resources and education with your work in ey...

In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, chats with guest Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, about her schooling, career, mentorship, chairmanship and being a parent. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:04 Introduction 1:14 Welcome Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD 2:31 Tell us about where you're from, where you grew up and how you became an ophthalmologist. 2:47 In college, did you know you wanted to go to medical...

In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, discuss leadership in ophthalmology with Adrienne Graves, as well as her career in pharmaceuticals. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:06 Introduction 1:22 Welcome Adrienne Graves 1:40 How did you start in ophthalmology? 2:30 What was your first job and how did you get where you are now? 6:11 How long were you at Alcon? What wer...

In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, chat with Jeannette Bankes about leadership in eye care and mentoring the next generation of leaders. ·        Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 ·        Introduction :23 ·        Welcome Jeannette Bankes 1:11 ·        Tell us about your current role at Alcon. 2:02 ·        Alcon's earnings are outstanding....

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, discuss their careers, their roles in humanitarian care and the importance of mentorship with Bonnie An Henderson, MD, and Abby Markward, MBA . ·        Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 ·        Introduction :29 ·        Welcome Abby Markward & Bonnie Henderson, MD :40 ·        Tell us about your current roles in leadersh...

In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, talks diversity in leadership with Lori Tierney , as well as her journey from vision science to president of Americas for Johnson & Johnson Vision. ·        Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 ·        Introduction :09 ·        Welcome Lori Tierney :48 ·        What is your leadership style? How does it differ from your male counterparts? 2:18 ·        Wh...