• Lung cancer disparities and the structural drivers of inequitable outcomes

• Improving equity in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine

• Strategies to strengthen lung cancer screening implementation in academic centers, rural communities, and safety‑net hospitals

• Designing and scaling real‑world approaches to improve lung cancer screening uptake

• Building equitable, patient‑centered systems through implementation science

• Translating research into practice in complex healthcare environments

• Addressing microaggressions and mistreatment in medical training

• The impact of trauma and adverse experiences during medical student clerkships

• Creating learning environments that support belonging, safety, and professional growth

This session explores how medical training can expose learners to potentially traumatic experiences and how these moments shape identity, performance, and wellbeing. I discuss ways to recognize and name these experiences, how to respond with intention rather than silence, and how to create learning environments that make space for the emotional realities of training. Participants receive Dr. Fancy's Guide for Clerkship Students as a practical reference. 

My talks blend innovative integrative research, evidence-based medicine, storytelling, and real‑world experiences, offering audiences both clarity and inspiration. I speak across a wide range of academic and professional settings, including Grand Rounds, podium presentations, medical student clerkship sessions, faculty retreats, and conference opening ceremonies. Whether speaking to trainees, national societies, academic departments, community organizations, or health system leaders, I bring a grounded, forward‑thinking perspective that challenges assumptions and sparks meaningful change.