Trailblazers: Navigating 1st Gen Success - Sonoo Thadaney Israni, MBA

In this episode, our host, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman speaks with Sonoo Thadaney Israni, MBA, Executive Director, Presence + Program in Bedside Medicine. Sonoo will discuss strategies to enhance inclusivity for first-generation students and emphasize the significance of mentors and advisors in our personal and professional development. Additionally, Sonoo will reflect on her own experiences, hopes and achievements in her career.
Sonoo Thadaney Israni: https://profiles.stanford.edu/sonoo
Book: Covenant of Water by Dr. Abraham Verghese: https://bit.ly/1stGen2024-1

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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction to 1st Gen Success Vodcast series
01:20 Background and what led to a career in academic medicine
03:00 Role at Stanford
04:15 Barriers or challenges faced while pursuing career
06:05 As a first generation professional, what do you wish you knew before entering academic medicine?
08:35 Why did you think the first generation program would be a good idea?
10:40 What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine?
12:00 How has being first generation shaped how you’ve approached your training/professional career?
14:00 “Saying no”
15:20 Do you believe your first generation status influenced your career choices and trajectory?
16:50 How do you believe we can make academic medicine more inclusive and accessible to first generation students/professionals?
18:15 Influence of mentorships
20:05 How do you celebrate being first generation?
22:00 Rapid fire questions
23:45 Last remarks