In this episode of 'Inside Family Medicine,' we hear from Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Garrett, a seasoned family physician educator and professor Emerita at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Dr. Garrett reflects on the evolution of women's roles in family medicine, the importance of mentorship, and her journey championing women in the field. She shares her insights on the unique strengths women bring to family medicine, the challenges they face, and offers advice to aspiring female physicians. The episode explores significant milestones in Dr. Garrett's career, the changing landscape of family medicine, and her hopes for the future of the specialty. 

 

Topics By Timestamp 

00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine 

00:20 Meet Dr. Elizabeth Garrett 

01:34 Choosing Family Medicine 

02:51 Transition to Teaching 

04:19 Encouraging Women in Medicine 

06:30 The Importance of Mentorship 

10:00 Challenges and Changes for Women in Medicine 

14:33 Hopes for the Future of Family Medicine 

15:40 Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Physicians 

18:07 Conclusion and Resources 

 

Additional Resources

Sustaining Women in Medicine 

AAFP 2025 Career Benchmark Dashboard Survey 

Negotiation Skills for Physicians 

The Gender Pay Gap in Medicine: Current Efforts to Address an Age-Old Problem 

 

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Release Date: 24/09/2025, 16:30:00