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Career Inspiration
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Episode # 135 • 29 Sept 2026
Building the Career You Want in OB/GYN
What does it take to design a career in medicine that truly fits your values, your life, and your goals? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, board-certified OBGYN and founder of Avaiyar Private Care, for a candid discussion on building a career that breaks the mold. Dr. Akileswaran traces her path from global public health and a joint MD-MBA to leadership in county health systems, digital health startups, and now direct pay practice, sharing how each chapter reflected her changing priorities.
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Urology # 327
Aug 31, 2026
with Dr. Sean Kern, Dr. Sam Funt, Dr. Richard Matulewicz
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Women's Health # 127
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with Dr. James Simon, Dr. Karen Toubi
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Urology # 315
Jul 9, 2026
with Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt, Dr. Ruchika Talwar
What opportunities and challenges does private equity bring to urology practices, and how can physicians engage in ways...
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ENT & Allergy # 292
Sep 14, 2026
with Dr. Mark Whipple, Dr. Al Merati, Dr. Ashley Agan
How is the “arms race” for research and academic credentials reshaping the ENT workforce and residency process? On this...
Urology # 322
Aug 6, 2026
with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, Dr. Rena Malik, Dr. Maheetha Bharadwaj
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Jul 27, 2026
with Dr. Craig Walker, Dr. Ankit Patel
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ENT & Allergy # 280
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with Dr. Troy Woodard, Dr. Ashley Agan, Dr. Gopi Shah
Every leader has a story. The experiences, mentors, and moments along the way shape not only who we become, but how we...
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Urology Case
Aug 31, 2026
with Dr. Sean Kern, Dr. Sam Funt and Dr. Richard Matulewicz
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