Episode 39: Wellness & Diversity: A Renewed Focus on Combating Burnout (Featuring Dr. Alae Kawam)
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Episode 39: Wellness & Diversity: A Renewed Focus on Combating Burnout (Featuring Dr. Alae Kawam)

Summary

In this essential episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead has a timely conversation with Dr. Alae Kawam to explore burnout and its impact within laboratory medicine.
What is the difference between being really stressed and experiencing burnout?
 
In this essential episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead has a timely conversation with Dr. Alae Kawam to explore burnout and its impact within laboratory medicine. Dr. Kawam is an inspiring and active advocate wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Tune in as Dr. Kawam offers new strategies combat burnout and find health and wellness in your workspace. 
 
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Special Guest Bio:
Alae Kawam, DO , is a AP/CP board certified fellow in surgical pathology. She graduated from New York Institute College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. She completed AP/CP residency in NY. She is involved in DEI work and the wellness committee at her institution. Listeners can contact with Dr. Alae Kawam on LinkedIn or @kawama92 on Twitter
 
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Stephanie Whitehead
Host
Stephanie Whitehead
Executive laboratory leader with a warm and friendly demeanor always! Skilled at conflict resolution. Team builder who is acutely attentive to internal and external customer needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. Track record of being an essential part of the management and laboratory team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success. Co-host for the internationally streamed laboratory podcast, eLABorate Topics. This weekly podcast shares messages related to laboratory and leadership. In addition to her career in laboratory medicine, Stephanie plays an active role in the local community through her involvement with organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Junior League of San Antonio and the Girl Scouts of America.