Dr. Melissa Grageda’s Story of Overcoming Implicit Bias in the ICU
Dr. Melissa Grageda, a dedicated ICU physician and proud member of MSSNY, is redefining what leadership looks like in high-pressure clinical settings. Often met with skepticism due to her identity, she has consistently proven her expertise and resilience in life-or-death situations. As part of MSSNY’s Resilience in Practice video series, Dr. Grageda shares her powerful journey of earning respect and commanding authority in the ICU through skill, resolve, and compassion. Her story serves as both a call to action and a source of inspiration for New York physicians navigating similar challenges.
MSSNY’s Minority Affairs Section is proud to spotlight voices like Dr. Grageda’s, physicians who are breaking barriers, advancing New York physician advocacy, and helping to shape a more inclusive medical landscape. We invite all members to watch her story, reflect on their own, and consider joining the Minority Affairs Section to amplify underrepresented perspectives in medicine.
