CONVERSATIONS: A video series created to address women's health openly

The concept started over one year ago, a video series that captures the critical conversations surrounding women’s health involving the experts on the frontlines of these issues. Now with more than 100,000 views on YouTube alone, this series has created a space for dialogue that is shining a light on the power of honest conversations, especially when discussing women’s reproductive health.

Learning from Experts

“When I presented this idea to our leadership it was in response to having the privilege of listening to and learning from the amazing faculty within our department,” stated Bryetta Calloway, Communications Manager for Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics.  “With a background in filmmaking and storytelling, I immediately understood that our constituents would appreciate the candor of these kinds of conversations.” 

As part of Emory University’s School of Medicine, a globally recognized leader in healthcare innovation, Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics has provided excellence in women’s health care for more than 75 years. The video series was designed to be an integral part of the ongoing commitment to women’s health. 

“When we identified members of our faculty to sit down for a discussion surrounding women’s health from their area of specialty. It was vital to showcase our faculty as physicians, researchers, and mentors.” 

The decision was made to introduce the series during Women in Medicine Month. The first video involved Dr. Carrie Cwiak, Division Director for Family Planning and Assistant Professor Dr. Megan Lawley.

“It’s hard to say if I have a favorite video but, I will say that when I envisioned this series Dr. Cwiak was one of my first choices.  I was hopeful that her passion for reproductive health care and its’ natural points of intersection with female empowerment would translate and happily the video exceeded my expectations.”

Since the first video  installment was produced a new installment centered around Moving the Field of Women’s Health Forward came next. 

Moving the Field Forward

“The Moving the Field Forward concept came from a conversation with Dr. Jessica Spencer, Division Director for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.” Bryetta continued, “Dr. Spencer was discussing the role of research and academic collaboration, and it clicked that this would be a natural extension of the video series.”

Having shined a light on the role of women in medicine, access to contraception, the global impact of women’s health, even the growing need for subspecialties, the topics have represented the range of the department.

“While it may sound odd, this series is truly my love letter to the amazing faculty within this department. Everything from the aesthetic design, the choice of set and location to the final editing choices came from my desire to honor the value these experts have given to Emory University and the Atlanta community at-large.”

Learn More

To see the full video series visit the Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics YouTube Page.