The JCSW Show

In this International Women’s Day episode, Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing Harm , explores how gaps in medical knowledge and systemic bias have led to women’s symptoms being dismissed and what it will take to change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the final episode of The JCSW Show, as I’ve moved on from Harvard Medical School. In 2025, I was honored to receive the Joseph B. Martin Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women Staff, which recognizes exceptional staff at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine who have demonstrated leadership in promoting, retaining, and advancing women’s careers. I shared this...

Season Finale! In this special episode of the JCSW Show, the tables are turned as the co-chairs of the JCSW’s Career Advancement Subcommittee interview me—your host, Hardeep Ranu. I chat about my career at Harvard, my work with Catalyst, and how I use this podcast as a platform to share meaningful stories. We talk about my involvement with the JCSW, the value of networking, and my ongoing commitme...

In this episode, Jennifer Frost, senior internal talent consultant at Harvard's Center for Workplace Development, shares her journey from high school dropout to career development expert. She discusses the Harvard Internal Professional Pathways mentoring program, the evolving landscape of career growth, and the importance of mentorship, community, upskilling, and leveraging tools like AI and Linke...

What is biostatistics, and how does it help us understand health? In this episode, Marie-Abèle Bind , an assistant professor at Mass General Hospital gives me a crash course in causal inference—the science of determining what truly impacts health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Managing full-time work while pursuing a master’s in bioethics is a demanding path, especially with medical school ahead. In this episode, I speak with Zoe Lewczak , a student in the Master's in Bioethics program at Harvard Medical School, about her experience balancing these challenges and I learn more about the field of bioethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in my conversation with Dr. Ludy Shih, a neurologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where we chat about her unique perspective on career paths after working in both academia and industry. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The JCSW Show, join me in my conversation with Dr. Katie Breedlove, an Instructor in Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. We discuss how her experiences with college football and the NFL have informed her work on advancing the understanding of sport related concussion. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its...

In this episode join me as I talk with Christine Power, a Senior Director in the Office for Faculty Development at DFCI who plays a role on the JCSW leadership committee as the CHADD (Consortium of Harvard Affiliated Offices for Faculty Development and Diversity (CHADD) representative. We discuss her professional accomplishments, her unique perspective as a seasoned theater actor, and we also delv...

Discover the essential role of Maritza Vazquez Byrnes in her new position as Administrative Operations Manager, in ensuring the success of Harvard Medical School's Office for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Partnership. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Welcome Back to Season 3 of The JCSW Show. For episode 1, join me for an engaging conversation with Teresa Chen and Mary Ellen Goldhamer about their work on the Career Advancement Committee and their lives beyond academia. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite people, Dr. Valerie Dobiesz, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and my fellow co-chair at the JCSW. Together, we'll dive into the multifaceted world of Dr. Dobiesz, exploring her impactful work in the ER, her role as Director of the Front Line Indigenous Partnership Program serving American Indian...

In the aftermath of conflict, there exists a silent suffering that often goes unheard and unseen—conflict-related sexual violence. Throughout history, conflict zones have been breeding grounds for atrocities beyond comprehension, with sexual violence being one of the most pervasive and least discussed. In this latest episode of the JCSW show I discussed with Dr. Sharon Dekel , an assistant profess...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Pinar Kilicci-Kret to explore her role as a program manager within the Biomedical Science Careers Program at HMS. Our conversation delves into the overarching mission of the BSCP: to bolster the presence of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged individuals across the spectrum of science and medicine. The BSCP has a dedicated focus on uplifting...

Uncover the essential needs of food banks in this compelling podcast episode. My guest, Tara Lauriat, wears many hats - as a dedicated manager of St. Paul's food pantry in Harvard Square and as a Program Director in HMS's Office for Faculty Affairs , where she oversees promotions and appointments at the professorial level. Join me as she shares insights into the real needs of food banks, revealing...

Join me where we delve into the world of postdoctoral training with Dr. Jim Gould, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs at HMS . With over a decade of experience shaping the career trajectories of postdocs, Jim shares insights gained from his extensive work in empowering postdocs to excel. I also talk with Jim about his book “Making the Most of the Postdoc | Strategically Advancing Your Early Career”...

In this episode, I chat with Meredith Solomon , the powerhouse behind Countway Library's Outreach and Public Services. This podcast provides insights into the dynamic and collaborative settings where Meredith thrives and offers a unique perspective on the vital role of outreach in the library profession. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical Schoo...

Cultivating Connections:  Discover the art of crafting an empowering women's networking event in this episode. Join me as I talk with Michaela Tally, Lilit Garibyan, and Asia Korecka, co-chairs of the Community Engagement sub-committee, to go behind the scenes into the meticulous planning, strategic collaboration, and thoughtful details that brought together a powerful space for women to conn...

Welcome back to The JCSW Show for an exciting Season 2 kickoff. In our first episode, I engage in a compelling conversation with our new co-chairs for 2023-2024, Dr. Alicia Whittington , Assistant Director of Engagement and Health Equity Research, and Co-Investigator of Family Experiences Managing Football Lives (FEM-FL) for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and Dr. Laurence...

Join me for a conversation with Zoe Spearman, a dynamic project administrator in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. In this episode, my guest unveils the unique nature of her role, where she embraces diverse projects, problem-solving, and making critical decisions to support the dean. We hear about her advocacy for climate change mitigation and raising awareness about the impact of...

In this episode, Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, an Instructor of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares her expertise in wellness and physician burnout. We discuss her research in the area of physician burnout in women, explore the concept of cognitive load, and discuss the gender disparities in cognitive and emotional labor within the medical field. Even if you're not a physician, the discussi...

In this episode, join me in my conversation with Divya Chari, an assistant professor at Mass Eye and Ear, as she shares her journey as a female surgeon and mentor in the field of Otolaryngology as well as her research on Meniere’s Disease. Tune in to discover the impact of mentorship on personal and professional growth as Divya discusses her thoughts on guiding aspiring surgeons and researchers.&n...

Learn about today's guest, Ksenia Kastanenka and her love of mentoring. She is an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and we also discuss the benefits of networking as well as her research on slow-wave sleep in Alzheimer's Disease. The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School and any of its affiliated institutions. Hosted on...

In this episode I talk veins, arteries, and leadership with Anahita Dua, a vascular surgeon and Associate Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Tune in to find out what she wants us to know about what it’s like to be a surgeon and doctor in 2023 and how "there'll always be another surgery." The views expressed here are not supported by Harvard University or Harvard Medical School...

Join me in this meaningful conversation with Sharon Dekel , an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, on her pioneering research on PTSD in women who have experienced a traumatic childbirth. You'll also hear about her work as a mentor and the subtle ways in which her two-year compulsory military service in the Israeli Army influences her management style and allows her to use it as...