Unwritten Curriculum presented by Color of Medicine™ https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com Unwritten Curriculum is a podcast presented by Color of Medicine™, focused on the lessons not taught in textbooks but essential for success in medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. Through candid conversations with physicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and STEM leaders, the show explores mentorship, career navigation, leadership, and the real-life topics often left out of professional spaces—from dating, marriage, and having children to setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining friendships while building a meaningful career.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:47:59 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Unwritten Curriculum is a podcast presented by Color of Medicine™, focused on the lessons not taught in textbooks but essential for success in medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. Through candid conversations with physicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and STEM leaders, the show explores mentorship, career navigation, leadership, and the real-life topics often left out of professional spaces—from dating, marriage, and having children to setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining friendships while building a meaningful career. Color of Medicine™ Color of Medicine™ No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21963862/UNWRITTEN-CURRICULUM-PC_1430x1430.jpg Unwritten Curriculum presented by Color of Medicine™ https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com 144 144 Hair, Identity, and Professionalism — The Unspoken Rules Hair, Identity, and Professionalism — The Unspoken Rules https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/hair-identity-and-professionalism-%e2%80%94-the-unspoken-rules/ https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/hair-identity-and-professionalism-%e2%80%94-the-unspoken-rules/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:47:59 -0400 colorofmedicine.podbean.com/fdad344f-aa28-30ac-be85-4387cd5bcbd2 In Episode 2 of Unwritten Curriculum, we explore the unspoken expectations surrounding hair in professional spaces.

From natural hair and protective styles to perceptions of professionalism, hair has long carried cultural, social, and political meaning—especially for women and people of color navigating careers in medicine, healthcare, and STEM.

This episode examines how appearance standards shape workplace experiences, the pressures many professionals face to conform, and what it means to show up authentically while still navigating institutional norms.

Through honest conversation, we unpack bias, identity, and the evolving conversation around professionalism in modern workplaces.

]]> In Episode 2 of Unwritten Curriculum, we explore the unspoken expectations surrounding hair in professional spaces.

From natural hair and protective styles to perceptions of professionalism, hair has long carried cultural, social, and political meaning—especially for women and people of color navigating careers in medicine, healthcare, and STEM.

This episode examines how appearance standards shape workplace experiences, the pressures many professionals face to conform, and what it means to show up authentically while still navigating institutional norms.

Through honest conversation, we unpack bias, identity, and the evolving conversation around professionalism in modern workplaces.

]]> Color of Medicine™ false No 1070 1 2 full Hair, Identity, and Professionalism — The Unspoken Rules Hair, Identity, and Professionalism — The Unspoken Rules https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/episode-2-hair-identity-and-professionalism-%e2%80%94-the-unspoken-rules/ https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/episode-2-hair-identity-and-professionalism-%e2%80%94-the-unspoken-rules/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:58:05 -0400 colorofmedicine.podbean.com/9f09c80f-811f-3f13-ad26-0d9d5f445b35 In Episode 2 of Unwritten Curriculum, we explore the unspoken expectations surrounding hair in professional spaces.

From natural hair and protective styles to perceptions of professionalism, hair has long carried cultural, social, and political meaning—especially for women and people of color navigating careers in medicine, healthcare, and STEM.

This episode examines how appearance standards shape workplace experiences, the pressures many professionals face to conform, and what it means to show up authentically while still navigating institutional norms.

Through honest conversation, we unpack bias, identity, and the evolving conversation around professionalism in modern workplaces.

]]> In Episode 2 of Unwritten Curriculum, we explore the unspoken expectations surrounding hair in professional spaces.

From natural hair and protective styles to perceptions of professionalism, hair has long carried cultural, social, and political meaning—especially for women and people of color navigating careers in medicine, healthcare, and STEM.

This episode examines how appearance standards shape workplace experiences, the pressures many professionals face to conform, and what it means to show up authentically while still navigating institutional norms.

Through honest conversation, we unpack bias, identity, and the evolving conversation around professionalism in modern workplaces.

]]> Color of Medicine™ false No 1071 1 2 full The In-Between: Welcome to Unwritten Curriculum The In-Between: Welcome to Unwritten Curriculum https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/the-in-between-welcome-to-unwritten-curriculum-1770150833/ https://colorofmedicine.podbean.com/e/the-in-between-welcome-to-unwritten-curriculum-1770150833/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:33:53 -0400 colorofmedicine.podbean.com/b1bc4489-821d-38de-ac39-704b6976749c Color of Medicine™ false No 1218 1 1 full