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Professional Background

Dr. Ben Reinking is a board certified General Pediatrician and Pediatric Cardiologist. He is also a Master Certified Physician Development Coach and member of the International Coaching Federation.

His clinical interests include general pediatric cardiology, echocardiography, fetal cardiology, and the care of patients with single ventricle congenital heart disease.

Dr. Reinking has served in many different roles at his institution including Medical Director of Pediatric Echocardiography, Medical Director of Clinical Pediatric Cardiology, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Fellowship Program Director, and Faculty Director of a medical student learning Community.

In addition, he has been formal and informal mentor to medical students, residents, fellows, and new faculty.

My Path to Coaching

Like many providers, I felt a call to medicine. I enjoyed medical school, residency, and fellowship in spite of and because of the challenge. I was happy in my career.

I loved being of service to my patients, enjoyed teaching, and was challenged by growing administrative duties. My annual career reviews were glowing and I climbed the academic promotions ladder relatively quickly.

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I was proud of my colleagues and valued being a member of high functioning team. Gradually, team dynamics shifted slightly and my work environment changed, I responded as I had to every challenge up to that point.

I put my head down and worked harder. What could go wrong?

For the next 12-18 months I plowed forward. I went to work earlier, stayed later, and said yes when asked to do more.

The few times I asked questions or mentioned my increasing workload, I accepted the shallow recognition of my efforts.

As my mood, motivation, and attitude deteriorated I recognized I needed a break. My family and I booked a trip to Hawaii. It was paradise.

I sought help. I tried meditation, medication, and therapy with limited success. Eventually, I stumbled upon a mental health provider who was also a coach.

I put my head down and worked harder. What could go wrong?

For the next 12-18 months I plowed forward. I went to work earlier, stayed later, and said yes when asked to do more.

The few times I asked questions or mentioned my increasing workload, I accepted the shallow recognition of my efforts.

As my mood, motivation, and attitude deteriorated I recognized I needed a break. My family and I booked a trip to Hawaii. It was paradise.

I sought help. I tried meditation, medication, and therapy with limited success. Eventually, I stumbled upon a mental health provider who was also a coach.

Through coaching exercises I explored my values, recognized my strengths, and improved my communication skills. I also learned new approaches to problem solving. The learning I did through coaching was unlike anything I had done in school or training.

It was the professional development I needed to thrive in medicine. I also recognized the need for this development in the students, residents, fellows, and physicians I worked worked with.

I completed coach training and founded The Developing Doctor to help students, medical trainees, and practicing physicians, learn the skills needed to prevent burnout and thrive in medical practice.

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