Trailblazers: Navigating 1st Gen Success - Robert Harrington, MD

In this episode, our host, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman speaks with Robert Harrington, MD, Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Provost for Medical Affairs of Cornell University. Dr. Harrington shares his background as a first-generation college student from a working-class family and the subsequent challenges. He also highlights the influence of his Jesuit education on his commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and fostering a sense of belonging. This episode covers Dr. Harrington's career trajectory, the mentors who shaped his path, and his advice for celebrating and supporting first-generation individuals in academic medicine.

Dr. Robert Harrington https://weill.cornell.edu/our-story/l...

Book: Fraternity by Diane Brady https://bit.ly/1stGen2024-2

Trailblazers: Navigating 1st Gen Success Playlist https://bit.ly/1stGenplaylist

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Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction to 1st Gen Success Vodcast series
01:00 Introducing Doctor Harrington
02:01 Background and what led to a career in academic medicine
02:58 Fraternity book discussion
06:27 When did you first become aware of your first generation identity?
09:11 Barriers or challenges faced while pursuing career
10:56 What do you wish you knew before entering academic medicine?
12:12 How has being first generation shaped how you’ve approached your training/professional career?
15:35 Do you believe your first generation status influenced your career choices and trajectory?
18:28 How do you believe we can make academic medicine more inclusive and accessible to first generation students/professionals?
19:42 Influence of mentorships
22:44 How do you celebrate being first generation?
26:26 Is there anything else you would like to share with the viewers?
28:05 Rapid fire questions