Attending a Career Related Seminar: The Reproductive Health Chat with the Period Doctor- 2 pts

    

    

    On September 23, 2025, I attended the Reproductive Health Chat with the Period Doctor Dr. Chambers. Dr. Chambers talked about her experience at Spelman and how to navigate all the opportunities while trying to get into medical school, which I thought was really helpful. She also emphasized the importance of bringing our diverse experiences into each room we enter and not shying away from them. This concept reminded me of Honors English as we were discussing Hine’s dissemblance. Dissemblance happens when black women give off the appearance of being open to others in public, when in actuality are only revealing what they need to about themselves. I feel like I sometimes fall into this trap in spaces that are uncomfortable to me, and I shift my personality a bit. This conversation resonated with me and moved me to reflect on how to always be my authentic self, which is something I need to work on.

    Overall, I really enjoyed this talk with Dr. Chambers, along with what she had to say about the field of Obstetrics, since it is a field I want to go into. She reveals some of the racism and discrimination she experienced in the field and how that can affect patient outcomes. She gave the anecdote of nurses not listening to her and not administering analgesia when it was needed for her young patient, but through her staying true to herself and not giving in to them, she was able to help her patient through the pain. She also discussed how people did not believe she could run a business and be a doctor, but through staying true to herself, she made it work. Hearing her talk inspired me to have more confidence in who I am and my credentials, because without it, my patients could be harmed. I am very grateful I was able to attend this event.

- Taylar Wharton