Resident Doctor and Advocacy Leader
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Resident Doctor and Advocacy Leader

35:42 Nov 28, 2025
About this episode
In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Amber Shirley, a Transitional Year Resident who will be starting Neurology residency next year with a deep passion for healthcare advocacy and policy.During this episode, we talk about Dr. Shirley’s journey into osteopathic medicine, her leadership in national medical organizations, and her efforts to empower future advocates through mentorship and innovation.Tune in for a conversation that highlights the power of showing up, staying persistent, and creating meaningful change.You can also reach out to Dr. Shirley via: TikTok: @amberkaits Instagram: @amberkaitsTwitter: @amberkaitsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amber-shirley-do-23b596164You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!
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