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Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine

Healio
Ophthalmology
Women In Ophthalmology
Resilience
Women Ophthalmology
Pregnancy In Medicine
Mentorship
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance In Medicine
Eye Care Waste
ASC Ownership
Eyesustain.org
Residency
University Of Iowa
Intimate Partner Violence
Pelvic Floor Health
Postpartum Mood Disturbance
Pregnancy
Motherhood
Orlando, United States
Gender Equity

A Healio podcast that explores disparities in health care and seeks to move the needle toward equity.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, speaks with Allison W. Shuren, JD, MSN, and Lisa M. Re, JD, about their career journeys, having the courage to pivot when it's time to make a change and more.

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In this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, speaks with Deborah Ristvedt, DO, about being a third-generation ophthalmologist, her experiences and how a simple hike can pivot your life in the right direction.

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In this episode of Mend the Gap, Cathleen McCabe, MD is live from Hawaiian Eye 2026 with special guest Jim Mazzo, host of Healio's Eyeluminaries podcast. They discuss Mazzo's fascinating career turns and how he got to where he is today.

· Who is J... more

In this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen McCabe, MD speaks with Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS about her fascinating career that has spanned many decades. From shocking stories about ophthalmic research to being the first woman to pioneer... more

In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, speaks with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, about women in leadership roles as well as challenges and gender disparities that still exist in health care today.

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questi... more

In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, speaks with guests Andrea Tooley, MD, and Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, about the unique challenges women physicians tackle in their careers as they navigate pregnancy and return to work after maternity leave.

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In this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, speaks with guests LaKrystal Warren, MD, FACOG, Kasey Picciano, PT, DPT and Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, about the challenges women physicians face during and after pregnancy.

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In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, speaks with guests Diane Blanck and Lisa Feulner, MD, PhD, about the challenges women face in operating their own business and how we can aid them through mentorship, leadership and advocacy.

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Recent Guests

Deb Ristvedt
Third-generation ophthalmologist, clinician-researcher, and leader at Vance Thompson Vision
Vance Thompson Vision
Episode: Live from Hawaiian Eye 2026: Addressing self-doubt and career pivots
Jim Mazzo
Ophthalmology industry leader; former CEO/Chairman roles, Eye/medical devices executive
Various (Allergan, Advanced Medical Optics, AMO, Zeiss)
Episode: Live from Hawaiian Eye: A career built from embracing yes, staying curious
Marguerite McDonald
Professor of ophthalmology, researcher, and pioneer in refractive surgery
Columbia University (historical), LSU (historical)
Episode: Live from Hawaiian Eye 2026: Breaking the glass ceiling
Christina Weng
MD, MBA; tenured professor; immediate past president of Women in Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine; Retina specialist
Episode: Women in Ophthalmology as a leadership resource with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA
Andrea Tooley
Oculoplastic specialist; Mayo Clinic program director; podcaster
Mayo Clinic
Episode: Live from AAO 2025: Tackling challenges as working moms
LaKrystal Warren
OBGYN with an all-female practice in Winter Park, Florida
Independent practice in Winter Park, FL
Episode: Live from AAO 2025: Identifying challenges surgeons may experience when pregnant
Kasey Picciano
Physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor disorders
Private practice in Winter Park, FL
Episode: Live from AAO 2025: Identifying challenges surgeons may experience when pregnant
Jaya Kumar
Vitreo-retinal specialist, first female partner at local practice
Retina specialty practice
Episode: Live from AAO 2025: Identifying challenges surgeons may experience when pregnant
Diane Blanck
Executive Director, Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS)
OOSS
Episode: Live from AAO 2025: Discussing Women in Business

Hosts

Dagny Zhu
Co-host and host of Mend the Gap; Healio/Mend the Gap involved in guiding discussion and topic introduction
Cathleen McCabe
Host and co-host focused on leading conversations around equity, mentorship, and leadership in ophthalmology
Laura Enyedi
Host/Presenter and co-host with focus on pediatric ophthalmology and expert guests

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Live from Hawaiian Eye 2026: Addressing self-doubt and career pivots
Q: So, you know, with that in mind, are there some, you know, maybe more simplified or powerful learnings that you've had along your journey that you want to share, that maybe they can learn from your wisdom and avoid maybe pitfalls, or, you know, understand a different perspective when they hit hard places for listeners?
Key learnings include knowing your purpose, speaking up, and maintaining clarity and kindness in communication; embracing pivots and long-term personal growth as part of a team approach to life and work.
Live from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium: A chat with the Glaucomfleckens
Q: What does co-survivor mean and why is it important to acknowledge caregivers?
Co-survivor recognizes that disease affects the whole family, not just the patient; it provides a framework for addressing the needs and experiences of spouses and caregivers as a distinct but connected audience.
Live from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium: A chat with the Glaucomfleckens
Q: So how did you decide to use TikTok and diversify beyond one platform?
We started on Twitter as a stand-up-like space, then TikTok emerged as a natural growth path; diversifying now includes newsletters and a website so we aren't dependent on any single platform's fate.
Live from AAO 2025: Identifying challenges surgeons may experience when pregnant
Q: What considerations should surgeons make as they approach the end of pregnancy in terms of workload?
Experts suggest lightening the load from 36 weeks, shifting to clinics or fewer surgeries, taking breaks to stand and move, and planning ahead for a safer postpartum transition.
Live from AAO 2025: Identifying challenges surgeons may experience when pregnant
Q: Can you explain how pelvic floor therapy helps pregnant surgeons and what it entails?
Pelvic floor therapy focuses on diaphragmatic breathing, activating deep core muscles, posture optimization, and gradually lengthening pelvic floor muscles to aid birth and recovery.

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The show consistently centers leadership, mentorship, and career design within medicine, with a strong emphasis on equity, work-life balance, and systemic change. Across episodes, discussions cover pathways to leadership for women in ophthalmology, practical strategies for balancing demanding careers with family, and the role of institutional resources and advocacy organizations in advancing inclusive, patient-centered care. Notably, guests range from senior industry executives and clinicians shaping policy to pioneering surgeons breaking barriers, while conversations frequently blend personal narratives with tactical guidance on sponsorship, mentorship, and building sustainable practices—often with a focus on resilience, gratitude, and com... more

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3. Marguerite McDonald
4. Christina Weng
5. Andrea Tooley
6. LaKrystal Warren
7. Kasey Picciano
8. Jaya Kumar

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