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The Road Less Traveled

Toni Johnson, M.D. Brody School of Medicine East Carolina University

Opportunities & Choices

We can only choose one path along life’s journey. We must abide by our choices.

The ones who traveled before me

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The ones I never will never meet are the true pioneers in medicine and science. They sacrificed the most.

In a class by myself

Vision

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One must see who one wants to become. Otherwise you remain blind to your potential.

Who I am…

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Some people encountered in my life attempted to challenge and disrupt my identification. Fortunately, that identification was solidified early on.

Super Science Girl!

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The Interrogation

I was only a student, with limited power, but I was insightful enough to realize that one shouldn’t be placed on the witness stand, interrogated, and charged with the offense of “procreating while educating” oneself.

My Dream

Missed Assignment

I had not failed. The system had failed me. Specifically, someone missed their assignment to advise and mentor me. Please don’t make that mistake in your journey. Don’t miss your assignment.

The Bonded Sisters

My Question

What if women in leadership positions bonded together in a sisterhood? What if we sacrificed the necessary time and energy to ensure the success of

• ur sister‐colleagues?

How far could we advance together?

“That’s my baby!”

Personal Best

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Never discount or allow

• thers to belittle the on‐

going personal development deposits you make through the most precious and valuable privilege referred to as parenting.

Her-Story

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Her-Story

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Her-Story

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Her-Story

Leadership

The development of leaders does not occur in a vacuum but rather is the direct result

• f a transfer of energy or

power from one person to another. We call this process mentorship.

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My Style

The gift we leave behind is our legacy. What will yours be?