in different specialties can provide a
real understanding of the profession—
and the commitment it takes.
Medicine is incredibly rewarding,
but it also requires sacrifice, so it's
important to enter the field with your
eyes open and your passion intact.
Trevor: What keeps you grounded
during challenging days?
Rachel: Strong relationships—at
home and at work. I rely on a
wonderful group of fellow physician
moms for support, and I have a very
encouraging spouse. Outside of work,
I try to stay connected to the things
that bring me joy. You'll usually find
me at the theater, exploring the
Brooklyn food scene, obsessing about
the Knicks with Greg, or running in
Prospect Park.
Trevor: What excites you most
about the future of your field?
Rachel: Technology, especially
AI, is opening up fascinating new
possibilities. From diagnostics to
imaging, it's helping us be more
accurate and efficient, especially
during overnight hours or when
staffing is limited. By embracing the
productivity it can bring, I think it
may actually enhance the human
side of medicine, removing some of
medicine's menial tasks, and that's
both exciting and welcome. n
Clockwise: Billy Dodson & Rachel Levene from Trevor Yearbook;
Shaz Smilansky, Rachel Levene, and Kienan Lacey from Trevor
Yearbook; Varsity Soccer, Rachel in middle.
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