081 Mental Health Stigma in Medicine with Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH [Interview] by Burnt Out To Lit Up Podcast

Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH is an Internal Medicine resident physician at Indiana University. She plans to pursue a fellowship in adult Hematology/Oncology. She earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Vater's work is focused on helping patients live the best quality of life possible, even in the midst of serious illness. Her research interests include prevention and early detection of cancer, health disparities, health communication, and clinician well-being. She developed the SMILE Score to help patients and health care providers and patients simplify, prioritize, and advocate for their health. This tool is starting to be used in wellness training programs, clinics, and schools across the U.S.

In this episode we talk about:
Her journey into public health and medicine
Preventative medicine
Culture of silence in medicine
Laura’s panic attacks in medical school
Resilience in medicine
The SMILE Score- Self-health assessment she developed
Discrimination in medicine

Connect with Laura:
Website: www.thesmilescore.com
Email: doclauravater@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclauravater/
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