Cultivating the next generation of oncology leaders begins long before college or medical school. Inspiring, encouraging, and investing in future healthcare professionals starts with teaching children and adolescents that they can do anything they dream of. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Jennifer D. Son, MD, FACS, Director of the Breast Center at MedStar Montgomery, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, and the author of Tiny Scrubs, Big Dreams. Dr. Son discusses what inspired her to write her recent children’s book, the formative experiences that led to her career in oncology, and what she hopes young readers and their families will gain from reading her book.
“Growing up, I didn't see a lot of...women physicians, let alone minority women physicians, and female surgeons or Latina surgeons. I think it's very important for...children growing up to...be inspired [by] and see all the possibilities that they can be.” – Jennifer D Son, MD, FACS
Guest:
Jennifer D Son, MD, FACS
Director, Breast Center
MedStar Montgomery
Assistant Professor, Surgery
Georgetown University Medical Center
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