Take a journey with us as we follow the “stitch” of Dr. Rose Lewis, the first board-certified, African American woman plastic surgeon, who shares her non-traditional path to becoming a plastic surgeon. Listen in as she weaves from pieces of her childhood to her poignant experiences in college and residency that then formed her career in private practice. As an inaugural episode, we hear about her personal and professional challenges, in addition to her uplifting moments.

Navigating the intricate narratives of a surgeon, mother, mentor, and Associate Program Director has its priorities and expectations. Erika Sears, M.D. with co-hosts, Kassandra Carrion and Ogechukwu Onuh, dive into the values and beliefs of the rolling hills of the Midwest and explore the impact that COVID, Black Lives Matter, and the post-COVID era had on her family and academic community.