Frances Mei Hardin

ENT surgeon / Physician-writer

Frances Mei Hardin, MD is a full-time otolaryngologist and founder of the brand Rethinking Residency. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame at 20 years old with a degree in biochemistry with honors, completed her medical school education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine as a member of AOA, and finished a 5-year ENT residency at the University of Missouri. In addition to her ENT practice at a rural community hospital, she is passionate about resident and physician well-being and mental health. She is a proud member of the physician-writer tradition and advocating for a change in the culture of medical training.