Physicians are burned out. They are committed professionals who work tirelessly to care for their patients. However, they also face various challenges that affect their physical and mental well-being. Despite these obstacles, they continue to provide quality care and positively impact people’s lives. By recognizing and addressing the issues contributing to physician burnout, we can […]
The White Coat Ceremony is a tradition in modern medical education created in 1993 by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. During the ceremony, first-year medical students are garbed in the white coat and take the Hippocratic Oath. They pledge to put the patient’s needs first, minimize suffering, accept each patient in a nonjudgmental and equitable […]
Have you considered a non-clinical career? When you think of a physician, you probably envision someone wearing a white coat and holding a stethoscope. It’s a common perception to associate doctors with a clinical setting, as most physicians work in clinical practice after completing their training. However, more than 25% of practicing physicians consider non-clinical […]
Decision-making and problem-solving are essential parts of a physician’s role. Making decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment, with high expectations for perfection, is challenging. The delivery of healthcare is a team effort, and decision-making often requires consensus, which takes time. As the team’s de facto leader, physicians must utilize a systematic approach to prioritize and […]
Medical Career Planning After years of structured education – from undergraduate studies through medical school and residency – many physicians feel adrift as they navigate their professional lives post-training. To address this common challenge, a simple three-step framework can help physicians at any stage find success and fulfillment. This approach guides medical professionals in setting […]
Does Practicing Gratitude in Medicine help? Physicians work in an increasingly challenging environment. Consider the following recent headlines: “The tripledemic has brought back peak COVID fears and social tension.” “Congressional budget will cut Medicare reimbursement for physicians.” “Report: Hospitals face worst year financially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, jeopardizing access to patient […]
Quiet quitting is having a moment. Headlines like “ Is Quiet Quitting real?”, “When Quiet quitting is worse than the real thing” and “Quiet Quitting is a Fake Trend” have popped up regularly on social media and news feed. This trend has impacted all professions, including healthcare. Understanding what quiet quitting is, its causes, and […]
Have you ever said something during rounds you wished you could take back or failed to recognize a brewing interpersonal conflict before it exploded? You are not alone! Medicine is practiced in teams. Due to their education and training, physicians are the de facto team leaders. It is assumed that their academic credentials will make […]
Do you know the difference between advisors, mentors, and coaches? Medical training and practice are complex. It sometimes feels like following an unmarked, winding path without a map or GPS. Students, residents, and practicing physicians rely upon outside guidance to navigate the system’s complexities and for personal and professional development. That guidance can come from […]
