THE STORY About Scrubs & Heels

As the Founders of the Scrubs & Heels Foundation, we are constantly reminded of the immense value broad perspectives and experiences bring to the fields of Medicine and Surgery. We also recognize the extraordinary potential for even greater impact when we unite as a supportive, collaborative community.

Our network includes exceptional healthcare professionals and innovators – dedicated to advancing science, providing compassionate care to patients, and supporting positive change in their profession and their community.

The Challenge

Medical training alone does not adequately prepare healthcare professionals to :

-Acquire and build leadership and organizational skills.

-Develop supportive professional networks.

-Integrate professional aspirations with personal goals and life journey.

-Explore ambitions and creative entrepreneurship beyond clinical medicine.

-Face and overcome the challenges that affect many to achieve leadership in research, clinical practice, administration or executive board rooms.

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SCRUBS & HEELS OBJECTIVES

Together, We Rise

At Scrubs & Heels, we believe that fostering a supportive community of leaders, mentors and allies is the key to overcoming the challenges faced in our fields. Every step toward fairness, visibility, and leadership paves the way for a stronger, more balanced and compassionate healthcare system. Our collective strength lies in this shared purpose, empowering each professional to grow, lead, and open doors for others along the way.

We are more than a community. We are a movement dedicated to positive effective change in the healthcare field

 

Join us

Together, we can transform Medicine and Surgery into healthcare fields where every voice is heard, encouraged and amplified, every contribution is valued and recognized, and every professional can thrive and succeed.

Healthcare professionals who participate in Scrubs & Heels programs including the Annual Leadership Summit and the Matrix Mentorship Program will:

Develop leadership skills:

Effective communication, conflict resolution, visionary thinking, and strategic decision-making.

Enhance organizational skills:

Project planning and management, time optimization, and effective team building.

Master entrepreneurial skills:

Contract negotiation, professional branding, executive presence, and financial literacy.

Cultivate personal growth:

Self-reflection and purpose alignment, mindfulness and stress management, and self-regulation.

Achieve professional excellence:

Engage in research, patient care, national organizations, health policy, and innovation

Expand professional networks:

Engage with various stakeholders of colleagues, mentors, sponsors, and allies across disciplines to foster shared learning and collaborations

OUR MISSION

The mission of Scrubs & Heels is to equip professionals in Medicine and Surgery with the leadership, organizational, and career advancement tools necessary for career success. We provide practical resources, mentorship and networking opportunities to help individuals define and optimize their unique career paths – whether in private or academic practice, industry, research, health policy, or entrepreneurship. By doing so, we aim to promote the recruitment and retention across the healthcare field and transform the healthcare system into one that fosters an environment that reflects and serves the needs of all patients.

OUR VISION

At Scrubs & Heels, we aim to:

-Empower emerging and established professionals across career stages to reach their highest potential.

-Support those most in need of guidance and opportunity to become leaders in their professional organizations.

-Encourage individuals to design careers that align with their purpose, passions, and life goals.

our vision

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