What advice does Dr Ritu Thamman have for female cardiologists trying to navigate power dynamics within the workplace?

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Cardiology hosts, Dr Mirvat Alasnag (King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SA) and Dr Julia Grapsa (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK) are joined by Dr Ritu Thamman (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, US) to discuss the challenges posed by queen bee syndrome and the importance of building networks to feel secure in leadership positions. Together, they also explore how institutions can improve lab safety for interventional cardiologists and pregnant women at higher risk of radiation exposure, and Dr Thamman highlights the huge disparities between standards of protection across the globe. Finally, Dr Thamman offers valuable advice to younger colleagues struggling to create an attainable work-life balance.