Turning Expertise Into Authorship | Dr. Amy McMichael

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When I think of someone too busy to write a book, Dr. Amy McMichael immediately comes to mind. She juggles her roles as a professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, a practicing dermatologist, and a mentor to countless students. She has every reason not to add “author” to her already full plate. But in our conversation on the Authors Who Lead podcast, it becomes clear that it’s her deep commitment to mentorship that fuels her decision to write her book, Perfect Match: Secure Your Residency Spot and Achieve Greatness in Dermatology.

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00:00 Inspired to write a book
05:31 Editing process and writing insights
08:15 Transitioning from handwriting to dictation
11:27 Book gains academic support
15:12 Joyful writing and mentorship reflection
17:03 Mentorship: my lifelong passion
18:53 Mentorship in medical education
23:01 Supportive mentorship in dermatology
28:19 Diverse feedback on written work
30:34 Human essays in dermatology
34:08 Guidance completes the journey
35:58 Dr. Maya Angelou’s advice

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