T-Minus To Attending | Season 1 Episode 6

Leadership, Mentorship, & The Importance of Relationships in Medicine

In this episode of T-Minus to Attending, host Dr. Shishir Shah sits down with Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Arizona Central and the West Valley markets. They discuss Dr. Waters’ incredible journey from growing up in a disadvantaged community to becoming a doctor, attorney, and CMO. Dr. Waters shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and the importance of relationships in both personal and professional life. He also touches upon the challenges and opportunities in the future of medicine, including the impact of technology and physician shortages. Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Waters’ unwavering determination and passion for serving the community.

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Published on
October 30, 2024

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Chapters

  • (00:00) – T-Minus to Attending aims to empower new and experienced medical professionals

  • (05:54) – Having more education is a big deal in medicine

  • (10:01) – As emergency medicine leader, your job involves making decisions based on experience

  • (13:44) – As a leader, you have to watch their backs

  • (16:43) – What do you do to decompress after a long career in medicine?

  • (19:06) – Relationships are important

  • (22:07) – What makes you lose sleep at night as a leader in your position?

  • (29:53) – Final words of wisdom for our audience