#63: Mothers in Politics with California State Rep Dr. Akilah Weber
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English - December 05, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBMedicine Health & Fitness Kids & Family Parenting health home parenting medicine physicians friendship life hacks medical news Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode, we have the latest in our Mothers in Politics series! We’re talking with Dr. Akilah Weber, a physician, mom, and California state assemblymember. She shares how she pivoted from full-time clinical practice to running for office. How did her unique family story impact her career choices, and what perspective does she have for other parents or doctors considering politics? Listen now to hear her advice!
Dr. Akilah Weber, MD began her political career as a City Councilmember in La Mesa, California and, since 2021, she has represented California’s 79th district in the state assembly. Dr. Weber completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Chicago Cook County Hospital and her fellowship in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She lives in La Mesa, California with her two boys.
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