Moms in Medicine: Having perspective, with Dr. Schmitt
From The WISER Podcast by Women In Surgery at the Emory Residencies
June 11, 2025 · 35 min · Season 6
About this episode
Dr. Nicole C. Schmitt discusses her experiences and perspectives as a mom in the field of medicine.
Nicole C. Schmitt, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine. A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Schmitt’s clinical and research work is focused on head and neck surgical oncology and novel therapeutic combinations. Dr. Schmitt obtained her Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her general surgery internship, a research fellowship and her residency in otolaryngology at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She also completed a fellowship in head and neck surgery and tumor biology at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schmitt’s research interest is in characterizing immune effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy and designing optimal combinations of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for head and neck cancer. Hosts: Megan Wasson and Amelia Fogle Editors: Megan Wasson Producers: Shannon Su and Megan Wasson Artwork: Harleen Kaur Music: Bluedot Sessions Click here to listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts . If you enjoyed this episode, please consider donating to our GoFundMe . This will help us…
People in this episode
Hosts: Megan Wasson, Amelia Fogle, Shannon Su
Guest: Nicole C Schmitt Md Facs
Topics covered
- medicine
- surgery
- oncology
- women in medicine
Keywords
- head and neck cancer
- chemotherapy
- immunotherapy
- medical education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Moms in Medicine: Having perspective
Places: St. Louis, Missouri, Seattle, Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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