In this episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, a plastic surgery resident, for a candid conversation about the journey to becoming a plastic surgeon.
Dr. Malphrus shares what drew her to plastic surgery, the lessons she’s learned in residency, and the unique challenges that come with balancing the technical demands of the operating room with the deeply personal impact these surgeries have on patients’ lives. From cancer reconstruction to aesthetic transformations, she reflects on the rewarding moments that confirm her calling to the specialty.