Physician Assistant and Competitive Dancer
From Our Voices, Our Future by Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea
May 15, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 6
About this episode
Becca Gerrits discusses her journey from competitive dance to becoming a PA-C in gastroenterology and the importance of authenticity in healthcare.
In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future , we welcome Becca Gerrits, a PA-C in inpatient gastroenterology, to explore her journey from a small town in Wisconsin to practicing at a major hospital. During this episode we talk about how her background in competitive dance shaped her work ethic, the pressure to fit traditional expectations in medicine, and the importance of embracing authenticity and individuality in healthcare. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
People in this episode
Hosts: Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea
Guest: Becca Gerrits
Topics covered
- healthcare
- medicine
- dance
- authenticity
- individuality
- advocacy
Keywords
- physician assistant
- competitive dancer
- healthcare
- authenticity
- advocacy
- gender equity
- medicine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AMWA, AMWA’s Advocacy Committee, AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force
Places: Wisconsin
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