27. Rebekah Fenton, MD, FAAP - Supporting Trainees, Creating Equitable and Inclusive Work Environments

Rebekah Fenton, MD, FAAP, is a board certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine fellow at the Lurie Children’s Hospital at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. 

She wrote her story of being the First Black Fellow at her institution in a Medium post. Her story is one of being overly supervised and under supported leaving her to receive feedback to toughen it out. The pervasive loneliness and feeling unseen is a heartbreaking read, yet one that connects with so many. When I saw her post through Twitter I hoped for the best for her, but wasn’t sure where her writing her story would lead. You'll hear the response she's received following the article and her plans for the future. I am grateful she took the time to talk with me and share her story so that it either resonates with you or you can learn from the experience and making others feel seen and supported. 

She also wrote an article on how to promote equity and inclusion. Please check out both of her articles!