{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders Today with Dr. Grace Makari-Judson","description":"Grace Makari-Judson, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology\/Oncology at UMass Chan Medical School, Baystate. She is also the Co-Director of The Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, and Chair of the Baystate Health Breast Network and Baystate Regional Cancer Program. She is known as an educator, speaking at forums for both medical and lay audiences and also serves as the Principal Investigator of the Breast Research Registry to provide opportunities for translational research and of numerous clinical trials to enhance care. \u201cYou always have to take advantage of relationships, even if you don\u2019t necessarily know who those people are that you\u2019re collaborating with. You just have to be open to it.\u201d Joined by her own mentee, Dr. Prarthana Bhardwaj who rose to that very challenge, we sat down with Dr. Grace Makari Judson in a discussion on mentorship, taking chances, and staying enthusiastic. Tune in as we dive into the details of mentorship from both sides, gain insight into the specific pitfalls of bad mentoring relationships, and why it\u2019s important to learn from your surroundings and take chances when they\u2019re afforded. Pearls of Wisdom:   1. Stay open to new opportunities because your path is ever-changing and we can gain so much from learning around us and exploring different experiences. But be sure to instill a foundation of excellence so when that time comes you\u2019re ready.  2. A great mentor is somebody who\u2019s invested in your growth. They can be sponsors, teachers, or advocates. But be sure to find one that can set an agenda, meet with you frequently, and share beneficial opportunities with you. 3. A great mentee is one who shares enthusiasm about the work and jumps on opportunities presented to them. 4. As physicians, we need to be aware of our own personal biases when caring for patients by reminding ourselves that we\u2019re there to empower them. Rather than relating to their issues, empathize and find out what\u2019s best for them.  ","author_name":"The Medicine Mentors Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/themedicinementors.libsyn.com\/","html":"