Sasha K. Shillcutt MD

As a woman in medicine, where the odds for pay, promotion, and leadership are stacked against me, I feel obligated to light…

My heart broke a little this week. When you want to grow a muscle, you have to damage it first. You have…

I am writing this from the perspective of a woman physician in academic medicine. I am a mid-career cardiac anesthesiologist who works…

There are moments as an anesthesiologist you can’t erase. No matter how long you go home and sleep, or how many days…

I often speak on stages at conferences. I am often the only woman and sit on what some have called “manels.” I…

This month my institution lost a vibrant, talented member of our team to suicide. Most likely, if you are in health care,…

Dear Boys, I am so blessed to be your mom. You each have amazing personalities, unique talents, and special characteristics. I know…

Recently I had the privilege of an attending a leadership course at a very prestigious institution. I spent a week immersed in…