Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Advancing Orthopaedics and Championing Women’s Sports Medicine with Dr. Kiera Kingston
Jul 29, 2025
Dr. Kiera Kingston, an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery at Endeavor Health, shares her inspiring journey and passion for developing a women's sports medicine center. She discusses the importance of supporting female athletes and addresses healthcare access challenges. Kingston also dives into the relationship between parental expectations and youth sports choices, while emphasizing the role of mentorship for women in medicine and the potential of AI in healthcare, balancing its benefits with risks.
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Building Women's Sports Medicine Center
- Dr. Kiera Kingston shared her passion for building a women's sports medicine center focused on female athletes of all ages.
- The center integrates specialties like OBGYN, endocrinology, and rheumatology to offer holistic care tailored to women's sports medicine needs.
Advice for Aspiring Women Physicians
- Women should pursue specialties they are passionate about and find mentors who represent them.
- Increasing female representation in male-dominated fields like orthopedics is crucial for diversity and inclusion.
Balancing AI Benefits and Risks
- AI is a valuable tool that can reduce doctors' administrative burden, allowing more patient focus and reducing burnout.
- However, overreliance on AI risks skill degradation and loss of clinician confidence in their expertise.