Chris - Can you let me know when I should start talking?

just under 400

That is the registration number

Alicia, Deborah, Marcelle, Loretta, Many thanks for participating. Looking forward to the session. Karen Antman,, MD, Dean, BUSM

WOW! Chills from that intro! How amazing!

+ 1 Jason!

So, so inspired! As a newbie in academia, I have chills seeing what all these amazing ladies have accomplished and the way they have passed it down

Agreed! You all are truly inspiring! 🙏🏾

^^Indeed, Dr. Sherer! Brilliant women! ^^

Thank you all for doing this panel. You ladies are not just inspiration for the students and those in the pipeline, you are tremendous inspiration for faculty —providing guidance on how to navigate the process and pass it on to others

Yes! Feeling so encouraged! Thank you!

Thank you for your wisdom at this challenging time for many.

Amen!!!!

It is the clashing of opinions that helps us get to the seed of truth. I love that!

WOW!!!

Thank you for your leadership and for opening paths to leadership roles to include our communities.

Please begin to submit your questions! Q&A will start soon.

No question, simply an observation that this is truly a blessing to be in the same space as these 6 powerful women

I agree, it’s such an honor to attend this panel and hear from these fantastic people!

same

You are all so inspirational, thank you for your insights!

Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences. This has truly been motivating. I am a graduate of EMSSP/BUSM and I am so appreciative that the program and school felt It important to have this discussion. When you all were in training did you know that you would seek roles in leadership? Did you seek those roles out intentionally?

Thank you all for giving so freely of your time to be with us today — thank you for the time you took in preparation for this day. Thank you also for your institution’s assistance in promoting this event. It is valued and appreciated.

Just a shout out to Dr. Jackson-William, she was Chief Resident at Highland Hospital when I was a student that rotated there. So great to see her now over 20 years, for just the short time I knew her she was a mentor to me. Thank you so much Justine Waldman jwaldman@reachmed.org

I can’t begin to express my gratitude to all of you. Dr. Prothrow-Stith and Dr. Deas you both were so helpful to me and and my journey through medical school with your willingness to let you light shine for other to see. Also your help whenever we asked for our SNMA and other EMSSP outreach. I am personally grateful for everything you all do and stand for. Keep pressing forward, as I am encouraged to press forward as well.

How did you face the financial challenge of medical school and how would you advise students today, facing significant debt burdens to becoming physicians?

Thank-you, for your time and wisdom! Most of all thank-you for your perseverance.

These words of wisdom are jewels for those of us who have been out of school and residency for awhile. Thank you all!

Thank you for sharing so much wisdom. Can you speak to how often you intentionally reflect on your path and goals to assure alignment?

hey

Robert - if you have a question could you put in chat. Thanks

I am very impressed and inspired by these panelists and the rich conversation. Thank you so much.

BRAVO Dr. Willock!!!

hi!

I must leave as I have clinic starting at 1pm. This has been so inspiring. The wisdom you all have to impart is absolutely priceless to this early career female psychiatrist who is committed to advocacy, diversity, and inclusion.

Thank you for sharing your experiences in this space.

Thank you all for your gifts as teachers and mentors. I am still amazed at how much the experiences I had in medical school still resonate years later. I remember, Dr. Willock, wise words you imparted to us when I was in medical school. Thank you, so much!

Thank you so much all of you for sharing your inspiring stories and advice! Ms. Willock, my mother also always told me to be my best, no matter what it was I was doing. That drove me to be successful in spite of many disadvantages. I came from Roxbury poor, a 6 grade drop out, on welfare and divorced with 6 kids. Yet I never gave up on the idea of living to my full potential and went back to school in my late 30's, raised my six kids while working and going to college. Consequently, I started off as an RN, earning a Bachelor degree with honors, and ended up going to Wheelock and changing careers as a Special Educator, earning a Masters degree with honors . I am retiring this year. Yes, Ms. Monroe, my mission and courage was to show my mother she was right and to do better for my children. Yes, Ms.Deas, my mother always told me I was representing my people, so go with dignity and purpose.Words are powerful and inspiring as well as motivating.Yes,savor life, never cease learning,be a role model, serv. Thx!

Will a recording of this panel be available after? So many gems I would love to re-listen to

Yes, a link to the recording will be available on this website under the listing for today’s event: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/about/rebecca-lee-crumpler-2/the-legacy-of-rebecca-lee-crumpler-what-is-possible/

Thank you

You’re very welcome. Thank you for inquiring.

Hi Deborah. great to see you!

This conversation will help the tell our children yes can, with confident, knowing that we can share your experience giving

Deborah, Thanks so much for remembering me. I think I probably learned more from you than you learned from me.

Amazing conversation! Wisdom and experience is priceless!!!

I keep nodding in recognition of what you are saying.

Thank you EACH of you for an AWESOME panel discussion and sharing your trailblazing journey with us! Shout out to Spelman College, EMSSP and BUSM- would not take anything for my journey and the opportunity to serve and to make a difference in the quality of the lives of others!

Thank you so much!

**APPLAUSE**

TY Kaye Alese!!!

Each of you have taught me so much, with your journey that you have taken. This not only impact medicine - but life.

Thank you all!

Phenomenal job Kaye-Alese :)

Thank you from the Brazelton Touchpoint Center at Boston Children’s Hospital

That was great; thank you!!!

This was great! Thank you!

You are so great, Kaye-Alese!!!

+I Ebonie