In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Rafia Qutab, a board-certified family medicine physician, founder of Rutland Family Health Center in rural Massachusetts, and a nationally recognized advocate for international medical graduates (IMGs) and women physicians.

Dr. Qutab shares her journey from medical training in Pakistan to building a thriving primary care practice in the United States. She reflects on the professional and personal challenges of navigating the U.S. medical system as an IMG and her decision to serve a rural community.

We also explore the common challenges IMGs face when transitioning to practice in the U.S., and the importance of mentorship and advocacy in providing the support needed to help them thrive as they build new lives abroad.

To learn more about Dr. Qutab, please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/raffia.qutab

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffia-qutab-md-34a13661/

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Alexis Thompson, a fourth-year medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and Board President of the Wombs of the World Foundation. Alexis shares her journey into global maternal health, the experiences that shaped her passion for birth justice, and the work she leads to advance equitable, community-centered care for women and birthing people around the world.

During this episode we talk about the mission and unique approach of Wombs of the World, the importance of culturally responsive and community-led maternal care, and how integrating traditional knowledge can transform outcomes in underserved communities. Alexis also reflects on ethical global health practices, balancing leadership with medical training, and actionable ways clinicians and advocates can uplift birthworkers and ancestral wisdom in their own work.

To learn more about Wombs of the World Foundation, visit their website at https://www.wotwfoundation.org/

You can also reach out to Alexis Thompson via email at alexis@wotwfoundation.org

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/

Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Taylor Bachert, an osteopathic family medicine physician practicing near Indianapolis, Indiana, and a national leader within organized osteopathic medicine.

During this episode, we talk about Dr. Bachert’s path into osteopathic medicine, what distinguishes DO training from allopathic education, and how osteopathic principles shape whole-person, patient-centered care. We also explore persistent stigma surrounding DO training, the value of primary care and continuity in a rapidly changing healthcare system, and how osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to advocate for both patients and the profession. Dr. Bachert shares practical advice for students and trainees navigating bias, career uncertainty, and burnout.

To learn more about Dr. Bachert, you can find her on social media:

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/taybachdo

TikTok: taybachdo

Instagram: taybachdo

You can also reach out to Dr. Bachert via email: taybachdo@gmail.com

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/

Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!