Courageous Conversations | The Invisible Armor: A Personal Reflection on The Power of Resilience as a Black Woman in Cardiology – American College of Cardiology
“Let me call you back, the nurse is here,” he said. “Hello, I am Dr. Tobb, the cardiologist,” I said. As he stared me down, the patient finally asked me, “Did you say you are a cardiologist? The heart doctor?” Smiling, I said, “Yes sir, I am.” He replied, “You definitely are not who I was expecting.” As a Black woman in cardiology, I am aware of the rarity of my position, and this encounter only served to underscore it. He allowed me to care for him. As I write this perspective, my hope is that other
