Editor’s note: This post is the first in a three‑part series examining the burnout crisis in U.S. health care and outlining a blueprint for system transformation. Future posts will explore what providers need to thrive and how to build programs that put patients at the center while sustaining financial viability. The Burnout Crisis: Physicians, Nurses and […]
Medicine teaches us how to care for patients. We also need to learn how to care ourselves. As a pediatrician, I am trained to monitor development. At well visits, we assess growth and milestones. We ask about speech, motor development, social engagement, and cognitive progress. When something is not progressing as expected, support is provided. […]
As physicians, we spend years honing clinical skills so that we can care for patients. Yet many of us reach a point where the demands of practice feel unsustainable. Or, just as common but less frequently discussed, we are busy and bored at the same time. Burnout, charting, or a desire for new challenges can […]
Great physicians aren’t born. They are forged through experience, curiosity and the guidance of others. Many of us are prepared for clinical work but feel unprepared when thrust into leadership or mentorship roles. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead teams effectively, mentor the next generation or find a mentor for yourself, this cornerstone page […]
Physicians in academic medicine juggle competing roles: clinician, researcher, teacher and administrator. As careers evolve, many are asked to lead teams, departments or entire institutions, often with little formal preparation. Leadership coaching for doctors has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge this gap. By focusing on leadership competencies and personal well‑being, coaching helps academic […]
Many physicians reach a point where the demands of clinical medicine no longer feel sustainable. Some doctors are burned out and want to redesign their practice, while others are curious about nonclinical roles that better align with their talents and lifestyle. When you’re standing at that crossroads, two common paths emerge: working one‑on‑one with a […]
As physicians we are trained to push through, to prioritize patients, and to normalize high stress. That works for a while—until it doesn’t. This hub brings together what I teach physicians in coaching: how to name burnout clearly, how to recognize moral injury when the system works against you, and how to rebuild with ordinary, […]
2025: A Journey Through Loss, Meaning, and Renewal Sometimes the healthcare system is so big and complex, and surprisingly lonely, that patients and providers just put up with the dysfunction… or leave. Putting on a brave face feels like the right thing to do. But in my experience, that’s what leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, and […]
It’s December, you’re standing in the kitchen at 9 PM, still in your scrubs, trying to wrap presents while mentally reviewing tomorrow’s patient list. Your partner asks about weekend plans, your phone buzzes with call schedules, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering when you last sat down for more than five […]
Because sometimes the scariest thing isn’t what’s chasing you — it’s what you’re avoiding. It Starts Early Plug in a nightlight. Hide under the blanket. Cover your eyes during the scary part of the movie. As children, we’re taught that the answer to fear is avoidance. Run. Hide. Don’t look. Admit fear, and you risk […]
