Join Us Monday, February 5th at
8pm ET to Honor Our Alumnae
We are so proud to acknowledge our female doctors who continue to provide excellent care and are committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients every day.
Join us at 8pm to hear their stories and share in their successes.
Learn more about National Women Physician Day which is celebrated on February 3rd each year.
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Agenda
Theme
SGU Women in Medicine: Stories of Success
Welcome
Dr. Kecia Brooks-Smith-Lowe, MD ‘92, MPH ‘12
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
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Panel Discussion
Moderator – Frances McGill, MD ’81 Super ‘8’,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Panelists –
Shania Flagg, MD’ 13, MPH, CPH, Family Medicine
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Maria Lenaz, MD ’82, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Sasha Lake, MD ‘ 18, MPH/MBA ’22,
Internal Medicine & Medical Education
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Deborah Coy, MD ’88, Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
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Myanna Charles, MD ’16, MPH ’21,
Internal Medicine & Public Health
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Thank you
Dr. Kecia Brooks-Smith-Lowe, MD ‘92, MPH ‘12
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
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"Today, I am proud to not only be celebrating National Women Physician Day but also to be an SGU graduate as they supported me as a female student by providing me amazing opportunities not only in education but also in leadership positions and to strengthen me to be the female leader and physician/public health specialist that I am today. It is proven by evidence that not only women health care providers but also providers who did their medical studies abroad lead to better health outcomes for their patients. My greatest advice to women in medicine is to not only "lean in," but to know when to "lean out."
Yon Chong, MD, MPH, MBA ’11, Psychiatry
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Panelists
Kecia Brooks-Smith Lowe,
MD, Class of 1992
MPH, Class of 2012
Clinician (Private Practice)
Brooks-Smith Lowe Institute
Tutor, Dept. of Clinical Skills,
St. George’s University
Grenada
Myanna Charles, MD, MPH, PGCME
Class of 2016
Lecturer
Department of Clinical Skills
(Former) Acting Senior Medical Officer and Member of the National COVID-19 sub-committee
St. George’s University
Grenada
Shania Flagg, MD, MPH, CPH
Class of 2013
Regional Physician and Surgeon
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)
USA
Deborah Coy, MD, FAAP
Class of 1988
Pediatric/Adolescent Physician
Deborah A. Coy Pediatrics & Associates
USA
Sasha Lake, MD, MBA, PGCME
Class of 2018
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Anatomy, and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
St. George’s University
Grenada
Maria Lenaz, MD, MS, MMM
Class of 1982
Independent Consultant
USA
Frances McGill, MD, FACOG
Class of 1981 “Super 8”
Professor Emeritus
Department of Clinical Skills and Obstetrics/Gynecology
St. George’s University
USA
Doctors on Call:
Women in White Coats
Hear Their Stories!
This web-based information session includes a discussion with SGU SOM women graduates.
Listen to their journeys and find out:
- How SGU SOM prepared them for their internal medicine specialty
- What a day in the life of a woman in medicine is really like
- Stories of their challenges and successes
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“Don't be surprised if patients think you are their nurse for your first several years out. I used to let this bother me until I realized when I am older and have more wrinkles maybe then they will assume I am their physician. Looking younger isn't such a bad thing.”
Jessica Best, MSc, MD ’12, Emergency Medicine
Connect with SGU
Alumni Referral Grant
SGU is excited to announce the launch of a new referral program that supports deserving candidates during their medical school journey. Accepted School of Medicine students who are referred by our grads are eligible to receive a financial scholarship of up to $20,000 towards tuition.
Become a Class Ambassador
The SGU Class Ambassador Program is a network of dedicated alumni, representing their class year and cohort, who open and maintain communications channels with their classmates, and encourage them to stay connected with their alma mater through in-person events, virtual engagements, and interactions with potential and current students.
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Make a Difference: Get Involved with SGU
Alumni Volunteer Directory
The Alumni Volunteer Directory (AVD) divides graduates by city, state, and specialty, providing a detailed landscape of where our graduates are practicing—in the US, Canada, and around the world. As part of the AVD, grads share their personal and educational experiences with aspiring physicians and veterinarians.
Alumni Admission Mentor Program
Share your story with future students by joining the Alumni Admission Mentor Program (AAMP), which is designed to connect our alumni community with those interested in learning more about SGU. AAMP members can take part in a wide range of activities, including meeting with students at information sessions, conducting student interviews, or joining our Alumni Volunteer Directory.
More Ways to Participate
Being involved with Alumni Affairs fosters the spirit of loyalty and strengthen the ties between alumni, the community, and the University through outreach and regional events. We encourage all SGU graduates to participate.
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"It can be difficult to put self and career above all else when the career path is as long and demanding as a career in medicine. I've reminded myself that pursuing my passions and living with purpose not only makes me a more effective physician, but a happier human, a mentor for other young women, a more supportive partner, and, one day, an exemplary mother."
Jenna Nakagawa, MD, MPH ’16
Go on a Virtual Tour
Take a walk down memory lane and visit our beautiful True Blue campus—virtually! While on our virtual tour, see what has changed over the years and enjoy 360° panoramic views of our majestic Grenada campus. You’ll get up close to places like Founders Library, Modica Hall, dorms, and lecture spaces.
Reminisce About Campus Life
Our True Blue Campus is unlike any other. Every inch of our 40-acre campus has been purpose-built with the goal of creating an unparalleled student experience. Solid academics are paired with modern amenities to help you feel at home. The stunning views? They’re just a bonus.
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“As a woman physician and SGU alumni, I have faced many challenges getting to where I am today in addition to daily in my workplace. Some things that motivate me to get through these challenges are the feeling I get when a patient is on the road to being healthy and gets discharged from the hospital so they can get back home to be with their families at home, or seeing my clinic patients reach personal goals that we have been working towards together. Even though 2020 has been a challenging year career-wise, it has also been a big year for learning and an honor to have the privilege to continue to do what I love since many others cannot.”
Michele Obert, MD ’19, Internal Medicine Resident
#WomenPhysiciansDay, #SGUAlumni & #SGUProud
The best way to show us what you have been up to is through our hashtags—#WomenPhysiciansDay, #SGUAlumni, & #SGUProud
Simply add it to your post. It will automatically appear on this page.
Even better…clicking on it on any social media channel, you and your fellow alumni will be able to see what you’ve been doing.
Also, don’t forget to tag your posts with the national hashtags for Women Physicians Day: #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay and #WomenPhysiciansDay so that our amazing alumni are represented!
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"As a Woman Physician and SGU Alumna, my biggest challenge was to be able to balance both life and my medical career. I thought that being a doctor meant you had to put your life on hold but at SGU I was able to achieve this balance effortlessly. My biggest advice would be to always work hard, pursue your interest in medicine and never give up. You can achieve anything you set your mind to."
Jincy Thomas, MD ’18
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