034 - From ICU to Advocacy: Dr. Arghavan Salles on Pandemic Realities and Gaslighting Challenges

The Gaslight Effect

On this episode Dr. Robin Stern shares a conversation with Dr. Arghavan Salles that is both crucial and empowering. Dr. Salles wears many hats—she's a skilled surgeon, a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and an expert in confronting gaslighting in medicine.

Dr. Arghavan Salles gained global attention not just for her expertise but for her remarkable courage and resilience during the spring of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in New York City, Dr. Salles, based in California, felt the call to action. Using her vacation time, she traveled to the epicenter of the crisis, joining the frontlines in the intensive care unit.

That experience was transformative. Dr. Salles found herself facing a relentless adversary, treating patients in conditions she had never encountered before. The challenges were unprecedented—overwhelmed healthcare systems, scarce personal protective equipment, and healthcare professionals redeployed to specialties outside their expertise. Yet, even in the midst of this crisis, Dr. Salles chose to speak up, sharing her experiences on social media, in national outlets, and on television.

Robin and Arghavan also discuss the often-overlooked issue of gaslighting in the medical profession. Dr. Salles brings her expertise to the forefront as they explore the personal impact gaslighting has had on Dr. Salles' own career as well as other individuals within the medical field and explores strategies to recognize and combat this pervasive issue.

Join us as we delve into a conversation that not only exposes the challenges faced by healthcare professionals on the frontlines of a global pandemic but also addresses the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and open communication within the medical community.

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