Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology, Rush Medical College
Role: Clinician, Faculty, Section Director Regional Anesthesia
Joined Rush in August 2002
I trained at Duke University where I was Chief Resident. I then came to Rush and started the regional anesthesia program.
I was inspired to become a doctor by my pediatrician. After working abroad in Nigeria and caring for critically ill children there, I was driven to become an anesthesiologist.
I was excited to have the opportunity to build the regional program from the ground up.
I believe it is vital, especially for new, young women in our specialty. My residency director at Duke was a woman, and she played an integral part in my education through her mentorship.
Realize that, although the playing field is continuing to become more even, there are still people who will judge and criticize you because you are a woman. Keep proving yourself because it is worth it in the end.
I love gardening and playing with my children.