Medical careers are more flexible than they seem. Discover ways to use your medical school training in new ways in this insightful physician blog.
In the first article of this series, we explored how systemic dysfunction, high costs and poor health outcomes fuel burnout among the people who deliver care. Nearly half of physicians still report symptoms of burnout, and the numbers are similar or worse for nurses and other front-line staff. Addressing the crisis requires redesigning the environment […]
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 […]
When I first heard about coaching, I was skeptical. I’d reached a breaking point and had already tried everything else including therapy, time off, meds, and other jobs. Nothing helped. A colleague suggested coaching. I explored my options and gave it a try. At the end of my first session when my coach suggested I […]
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 […]
Success in medicine is often attributed to intelligence or sheer hard work. But what if the real key to thriving in your medical career lies elsewhere? I have practiced for over 25 years and coached countless physicians. Thanks to those experiences, I have learned secrets to not only surviving but truly thriving in the healthcare […]
You are a new attending physician! Congratulations! You made it through one of the most transformative education and professional training experiences that exists. Are you ready for what comes next? Medical training is like running a marathon. Equal parts grueling, consuming, relentless, and rewarding. Every step forward often comes at a personal cost. As a […]
I still remember the day he walked into my office. His white coat hung off his shoulders. He was thin, pale, and broken. Sitting down across from me, he stared at the floor and said, “I want to leave surgery. My program director told me to talk with you. She thought pediatric cardiology might be […]
The Hidden Cost of Physician Burnout and The Need For Physician Burnout Prevention Strategies Are you feeling trapped in the relentless cycle of physician burnout? As a doctor who’s spent two decades in medicine, I’ve witnessed countless colleagues struggle with the same challenges you’re facing right now. The constant pressure, endless documentation, and emotional toll […]
As physicians, we’ve been taught that hard work and long hours are the hallmarks of a successful medical career. The relentless pursuit of productivity becomes our daily grind, often at the expense of our well-being. But is this truly the path to professional fulfillment? What if living with purpose, rather than simply pushing through the […]
The Daily Reality of Medical Practice I struggled to detach the pager from my scrub pants. It was a never-ending battle between the force of gravity, the 3 pagers clipped to the scrub pants waistband, and the pants drawstring. I didn’t have much confidence in the drawstring. I pulled the pants up with one hand, […]
