Excellence is not a destination. It is a lifelong journey. And for physicians, that journey often begins with purpose, gets distorted by performance, and is restored through truth. We started with purpose. Maybe it was the optimism of youth. Maybe a bit of naïveté. But we wanted to serve. To help. To make a difference. […]
Series: Part 1: System Transformation | Part 2: Provider Solutions | Part 3 In this final installment of our three-part series, we shift the spotlight to patients and communities. The American healthcare system spends more than any other country yet delivers underwhelming outcomes: life expectancy lags peers and lifestyle-related chronic diseases are the norm. High […]
Series: Part 1 | Part 2: Provider Solutions | Part 3: Patient Approaches 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. Part 2 explores what providers need to thrive, and Part 3 examines how to build programs […]
Medicine teaches us how to care for patients. We also need to learn how to care for 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 […]
Updated April 2026 As physicians, we spend years honing clinical skills to 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 are not 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 have ever wondered how to lead teams effectively, mentor the next generation, or find a mentor for yourself, this […]
Updated April 2026 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, […]
Update April 2026 Many physicians reach a point where the demands of clinical medicine no longer feel sustainable. Some are burned out and want to redesign their practice entirely. Others are curious about nonclinical roles that better fit their talents and lifestyle. When you are standing at that crossroads, two paths commonly emerge: working one-on-one […]
Originally published January 2026 · Updated April 2026 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 […]
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 is what leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, […]
