Surgeon, Breast Oncologist & Children’s Book Author | Dr. Rachel Wellner

Dr. Rachel Wellner is a board-certified general surgeon, breast oncologist, specialist, entrepreneur, and author of a doctoral series of children’s books. Throughout her career, she has combined medicine, public health, and a passion for education to help people live healthier lives. From working in underserved communities around the world to treating cancer patients, Dr. Welner has dedicated her life to healing and empowering others. Along the way, she discovered another passion: using stories to help children understand health and medicine through her doctoral books. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Dr. Wellner shares: ​ The three sides of her childhood that shaped her (intensity, comedy, and creativity) ​ What medical school and surgical training really felt like in her 20s ​ Establishing clinical rotations in Nicaragua, Guatemala, India, and the Dominican Republic ​ Lessons learned from working in resource-limited settings ​ How those experiences changed her view of healthcare and life ​ Her current work developing rapid biopsy technology ​ Why she created a children’s book series about health and medicine If you’re in your 20s considering medicine, global health, or simply wanting to make a meaningful impact, this episode offers real perspective from someone who has lived it. Timestamps below ⬇️ #DrrachelWellner #BreastOncology #GlobalHealth #ChildrensBooks #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Rachel Wellner Website:https://www.doctoroo.health/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-wellner-md-mph-facs-858b5a6a/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Rachel Wellner 1:40 - Childhood: Intensity, Comedy & Creativity 8:15 - Life in Her 20s During Medical School & Surgical Training 15:30 - Answering the Call to Underserved Communities 23:10 - Nicaragua, Guatemala, India & the Dominican Republic 31:45 - Lessons from Resource-Limited Medicine 40:20 - Learning More Than She Taught 48:50 - Innovating Rapid Biopsy Technology 57:15 - Creating Children’s Books About Health & Medicine