Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis

In this special episode of the PD Exchange, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting three extraordinary female nephrologists from around the world: Dr. Anabela Guedes from Portugal, Dr. Yeoung Jee Cho from Australia, and Dr. Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette from Canada.

These leading women in peritoneal dialysis share their inspiring personal and professional journeys, discuss their challenges, and reflect on the importance of mentorship and work-life balance.

The episode delves into their motivations, the impact of gender biases in the field, and the unique ways they manage their demanding careers alongside family responsibilities.

It concludes with valuable advice for future women nephrologists and a discussion on the rewarding nature of working in nephrology and in peritoneal dialysis.

00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast

00:45 Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis

01:49 Meet the Extraordinary Women in PD

02:10 Anabela's Journey into Nephrology

07:14 Yeoungjee's Path to PD

09:34 Annie Claire's Story and Balancing Family

12:09 Balancing Career and Family

19:23 Job Sharing and Work-Life Balance

28:04 Balancing Career and Family

28:56 Challenges of Managing a Busy Life

33:45 Experiencing Sexism in the Workplace

39:11 Reflections and Advice

43:51 The Rewards of Nephrology

47:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Women in PD - Part 1 Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LhdzRkp0mvHuLM8gc5cOF?si=xgJVmPCiQmSkSTBun9Sn0w