Dr. Erin Sheffield is no stranger to breaking barriers and redefining success on her own terms. As a board certified Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, she brings a rare blend of surgical precision and human insight to her work as an international speaker, educator, and advocate.
In addition to her clinical work, she is also the founder of The Doctor Is ALL In, a retreat for women doctors, Dr. Sheffield helps high achieving professionals reconnect to their purpose and reclaim their well-being. Her podcast, The Resting Stitch Face, magnifies that mission by fostering candid conversations about identity, leadership, and the cost of fitting in.
Dr. Sheffield’s work draws from her experience in surgical practice as well as her focus on shared decision-making, patient communication, and the long-term impact of clinical well-being on outcomes. Having navigated challenges including gender bias and professional adversity, she brings a thoughtful, evidence-based perspective to conversations around resilience, integrity, and sustainable success in clinical careers.
Academically, Dr. Sheffield focuses on advancing patient-centered, evidence-based care while challenging outdated practices that persist in clinical training and culture. Her areas of particular interest include antibiotic stewardship, trauma-informed care, and the risk stratification and management of third molars.
