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Dr. Marcy Faustin discusses her experiences in sports medicine and leadership, emphasizing a holistic approach to athlete care.

In this inspiring episode of the Lead Change Podcast , Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes Dr. Marcy Faustin, primary care sports medicine physician, educator, and leader in collegiate and Olympic sports medicine. As Co-Head Team Physician and Medical Director for UC Davis Athletics and former Co-Head Team Physician for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team, Dr. Faustin shares how caring for elite athletes has shaped her philosophy of leadership. The conversation explores the importance of treating the whole person - not just the injury - through a biopsychosocial approach that integrates physical health, mental health, and the social factors that influence well-being. Dr. Faustin discusses the critical role of trust, communication, teamwork, and authentic relationships in providing exceptional patient care and leading high-performing teams. Drawing from her experiences at the Olympic Games, collegiate athletics, and years of mentoring learners at every stage, Dr. Faustin offers practical leadership lessons on resilience, vulnerability, active listening, and the importance of lifting others as you climb. She reminds us that leadership isn't defined by a title -it is demonstrated every…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mary Mulcahey

Guest: Dr. Marcy Faustin

Topics covered

• sports medicine
• leadership
• mental health
• teamwork
• patient care
• resilience

Keywords

• sports medicine
• leadership
• biopsychosocial approach
• trust
• communication
• teamwork
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Davis Athletics, USA Gymnastics Women's National Team

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