Breaking Boundaries: Dr. Anila Ricks-Cord’s Mission to Empower Women in Global Healthcare
In this episode of “On the Road to Gambia,” host Dr. Lisa Herbert interviews Dr. Anila Ricks-Cord, a board-certified OB-GYN. They discuss Dr. Anila’s career, her motivations for pursuing medicine, and her role as an OB-GYN hospitalist. Dr. Anila shares her experiences in dealing with challenging situations and her commitment to improving women’s health, particularly in areas with high maternal mortality rates like Gambia. She also shares a powerful story about a Haitian immigrant patient, highlighting the importance of patient advocacy and cultural sensitivity in healthcare.
In this podcast, we discuss
- Dr. Anila’s background, career, and current role as an OB-GYN hospitalist
- Dr. Anila’s motivation for pursuing a career in medicine and her commitment to holistic care and empowering women
- Discussion on the challenges faced in the Gambia, including high maternal mortality rate and limited resources
- Importance of using both the art and science of medicine, listening to patients, and recognizing boundaries
- Dr. Anila’s powerful story about a Haitian immigrant patient and the impact it had on her
- Importance of advocating for patients who lack access to healthcare and preventing burnout
- Dr. Anila’s vision for improving women’s health in the Gambia
- Emphasis on reciprocal exchange, learning from others, and implementing new knowledge
