Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine

#0: Before the First Cut— An Invitation

Episode Summary

A hidden world of conflict, courage, and conversations awaits. Scalpel and Sword launches May 19th. Subscribe now and step into the story.

Episode Notes

Behind every white coat is a battlefield of values, emotions, and unspoken tension. In this special teaser episode, Dr. Lee Sharma shares a glimpse of what’s to come: real conversations about conflict, burnout, boundary-setting, and negotiating a better life inside modern medicine.
On Scalpel and Sword, we’ll walk together into the places we were taught to ignore—the silent struggles, the private battles—and find new tools to face them.

The journey begins May 19th. Subscribe today and be part of the first wave of voices rewriting what it means to practice—and to live—as a physician.

Host Bio:

Dr. Lee Sharma is a  gynecologist in private practice in Auburn, Alabama.  She holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution. Dr. Sharma has worked for over thirty years as an advocate for patients and clinicians through local, state, and national medical organizations. Her husband, also a physician, and children, chemical engineer/bartender and third-year law student, have been her greatest sources of support.   Dr. Sharma continues her work in health policy, health equity,  advocacy and conflict management and is passionate in her pursuit of peace, equity, and quality  for her patients, colleagues, and the entire house of medicine. 

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Want to Share Your Story?

Your experience matters. We’d love to hear how you’ve navigated the conflicts of medicine. Reach out to join a future episode: scalpelandsword@gmail.com