Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis
In this special episode of the PD Exchange, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting three extraordinary female nephrologists from around the world: Dr. Anabela Guedes from Portugal, Dr. Yeoung Jee Cho from Australia, and Dr. Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette from Canada.
These leading women in peritoneal dialysis share their inspiring personal and professional journeys, discuss their challenges, and reflect on the importance of mentorship and work-life balance.
The episode delves into their motivations, the impact of gender biases in the field, and the unique ways they manage their demanding careers alongside family responsibilities.
It concludes with valuable advice for future women nephrologists and a discussion on the rewarding nature of working in nephrology and in peritoneal dialysis.
00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast
00:45 Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis
01:49 Meet the Extraordinary Women in PD
02:10 Anabela's Journey into Nephrology
07:14 Yeoungjee's Path to PD
09:34 Annie Claire's Story and Balancing Family
12:09 Balancing Career and Family
19:23 Job Sharing and Work-Life Balance
28:04 Balancing Career and Family
28:56 Challenges of Managing a Busy Life
33:45 Experiencing Sexism in the Workplace
39:11 Reflections and Advice
43:51 The Rewards of Nephrology
47:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Women in PD - Part 1 Link
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LhdzRkp0mvHuLM8gc5cOF?si=xgJVmPCiQmSkSTBun9Sn0w
