WDS Member Spotlight: E. Nikki Pritchett, MD, MPH

-
E. Nikki Pritchett, MD, MPH, is a Senior Staff Physician in Dermatology and Medical Director of the Global Health Initiative at Henry Ford Health System. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Health from Yale University.  She completed both her medical training and residency at Drexel University College of Medicine.  She is a member of several committees including the AAD Diversity Task Force, the Skin of Color Society Diversity in Action Task Force, the WDS Mentorship Committee and the WDS Disaster Support Committee.  She was a recipient of the AAD Resident International Grant.  She has received teaching awards and a Diversity Hero Award from Henry Ford Health System.

>> Read the Full Article to learn more about Dr. Pritchett

Interview Questions
  • What motivates you? 
  • Who has influenced you the most? 
  • Which leadership skills were the most difficult for you to develop?
  • How do you manage an appropriate work-life balance? 
  • Do you have a favorite book? 
  • How would you encourage dermatologists to make global health a part of their career?
  • What are your favorite things about living in Detroit?  
  • How have you made diversity initiatives an integral part of your career?  
  • What advice do you have for residents?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Message from the President

-
Image
    Dear WDS family, When I gave my speech at the annual meeting, my mission was to focus on creating opportunities for equity for women in leadership and life. Sharing my personal trials and tribulations, I envision us continuing to grow together, learning from, and supporting one another. A little over halfway through the year and I am proud to say that we started this important work. Recently partnering with the AAD, we invited all our sister societies to a think tank about women in leadership and opportunities for inclusivity and equity. The meeting was exciting, inspiring, and laid the groundwork for this important work. In the coming months we plan to bring opportunities for you to get involved in this work and to grow with us.   On a personal note, I welcomed my little one, Olivia Sophia, and while the road to having her and the postpartum course were rocky to say the least, she is my own personal miracle. This reminds me that we need to celebrate one another and continu
Read more

7 Easy Habits to Conquer Public Speaking

-
Image
    By Dr. Azeen Sadeghian   Public speaking can be daunting, but with preparation and the right outlook, it’s possible to execute a notable delivery. Listed below are some high yield tips I’ve found helpful for public speaking. 1.       Know your audience a.       This includes location, the listener capacity, and current situation of the audience. For example, a group of lay people with no medical education may come to a talk for “anti-aging” tips. Another group may be 3rd year residents looking to prepare for their boards and wanting exam tips. Location in the sense of time and venue is important to consider. For example, a postprandial student population may have a harder time focusing during an academic talk in a dark lecture hall. b.       What is the one objective or item you want your audience to take away from your talk? Make it clear to them throughout the talk. You may have additional objectives and items for your audience if you have an academic talk. If this is t
Read more