Promising Young Surgeon | Season 6 Episode 5

Nithya Ruff on What Medical Training Can Learn from Tech Industry

In this week’s episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin explores the intersection of technology and healthcare with Nithya Ruff, a trailblazer in the tech industry. As the head of Open Source Software at Amazon, Nithya shares her journey through a historically male-dominated field, her approach to innovation and leadership, and offers invaluable advice for women navigating similar environments. Nithya’s unique perspective sheds light on the evolution of tech from mainframes to AI and the significant strides made in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her personal story of defying expectations and supporting her daughters’ successful careers adds a heartfelt dimension to her professional insights

Published on
January 14, 2025

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Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Nithya Ruff

  • 05:56 – Open Source Software

  • 20:46 – Psychological Safety in the Workplace in Medicine

  • 44:57 – What Would AI Do to Change Residency?

  • 57:28 – Do You Believe in Karma?