Leaders in Medicine: Dr. Gelareh Zadeh

Описание: Dr. Gelareh Zadeh — Chair of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester and William J. & Charles H. Mayo Professor — joins us to share her journey, leadership insights, and impact on neuro-oncology, mentorship and global collaboration.

An internationally recognized neurosurgeon-scientist and academic leader, Dr. Zadeh has advanced neurosurgical care, research and training. In this conversation, she outlines a step-by-step path to becoming a surgeon-scientist: protect time for research, lean on supportive colleagues, collaborate widely, and let day-to-day clinical questions drive the lab. She highlights the role of mentors, providing encouragement and intellectual protection, and advises trainees to explore multiple labs, find the right fit, and approach work with openness, honesty and attention to detail. She also reflects on leadership as bringing out the best in others while balancing priorities, and on the importance of allyship and an inclusive culture.

📌 Topics include:

Her path into neurosurgery, shaped by early mentors and first experiences in the OR

Balancing surgical practice with research, with clinical needs guiding the questions

What effective mentorship and allyship look like, for mentors and for mentees

Addressing bias and strengthening global collaboration

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