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Beyond the Nudge: Why Mentorship is the New Healthcare Currency

May 19, 2026 | #WomenInHealthcare #Leadership #MedEd 

In the latest episode of Hear From Her, the conversation centers on a striking reality: women in healthcare often face a “confidence gap” that their male counterparts do not. While men may pursue roles they aren’t fully qualified for, women frequently wait for a level of perfection that doesn’t exist.

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The Power of the Nudge

Dr. Margot Minissian, Endowed Chair of Nurse Education at Cedars-Sinai, credits her career trajectory to a “nudge” from a female mentor who saw potential Margot hadn’t yet realized in herself. This mentorship transformed her from a nurse practitioner into a high-impact researcher.

Strategic Intentionality

Katherine Mikkelsen, Executive Director of Vascular Network, emphasizes that career success isn’t accidental; it’s built through intentional decisions and professional alliances. She highlights a vital lesson for all leaders: “Never worry alone.” Whether navigating male-dominated hierarchies or balancing the “guilt” of the home-work juggle, a mentor provides the perspective needed to stay the course.

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Key Takeaways for Emerging Leaders:

  • Build a Strategic Board: Don’t rely on one “soulmate” mentor. You need 3–4 people for professional, strategic, and personal advisement.
  • Embrace Failure: In innovation, 30% of ideas fail. If you aren’t failing, you aren’t pushing the envelope.
  • Bidirectional Growth: Mentorship is a two-way street. Even new residents can mentor incoming students, creating a culture of continuous support.

Success in healthcare leadership isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who is advocating for you when you aren’t in the room

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