Physician burnout is an epidemic in healthcare. This doctor blog explores ways to treat, prevent, and beat burnout through physician coaching programs.
Medicine is one of the most rewarding and challenging professions. With these challenges come the inevitable pressures of the job. A statement made by a client during a recent physician coaching session stuck with me: “Medicine is hard; we’re supposed to be stressed.” While there’s truth in this statement, equating stress with burnout is dangerous […]
I didn’t know I was burned out. Unfortunately, I didn’t even realize I wasn’t OK. Looking back, it was obvious. I wasn’t sleeping. When I walked to work, I fantasized about disappearing. I thought, “If I keep walking, how long will it take for someone to notice that I didn’t show up to work.” Finally, […]
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 […]
I sat at my desk, staring at the email from my scheduler. Another patient needed an urgent appointment, but my clinic was overbooked for months. Frustration welled up as I faced with the all-too-familiar dilemma: overbook and risk burnout, or tell the patient to wait six months for care they needed now. This wasn’t just […]
Why did you decide to become a doctor? Was it to help others, to challenge yourself, or to make a living? If you are like most physicians I know, it was likely a combination of all three. Now, pause a minute, and think about why you have the postion you currently hold. Why do you […]
I didn’t know I was burned out. Unfortunately, I didn’t even realize I wasn’t OK. Looking back, it was obvious. First, I wasn’t sleeping. Second, when I walked to work, I fantasized about disappearing. I thought, “If I keep walking, how long will it take for someone to notice that I didn’t show up to […]
The Physician’s Calling vs. The Reality in Healthcare How are moral injury, burnout, and the Hippocratic Oath related? The white coat ceremony is a tradition in modern medical education. Early in their medical education, medical students recite a modern version of the Hippocratic Oath. This rite of passage is the symbolic start of the transformative […]
As a physician working in a complex healthcare system, it’s easy to feel stuck and like you have no options. However, physicians makes choices everyday that impact their career and well-being. Even within the constraints of the medical field, where autonomy feels limited, these daily choices profoundly impact physician well-being! Embracing the power of choice […]
Physicians face unprecedented levels of stress and burnout in today’s demanding healthcare environment. One often overlooked but crucial factor in maintaining physician wellness is the ability to take genuine, uninterrupted vacation time. However, recent studies have shown alarming trends in how physicians approach time off, with significant implications for their well-being and patient care. The […]
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of healthcare, where time is as valuable as the services rendered and the energy demanded can often feel limitless, physicians find themselves in an ongoing battle against the clock and their eneryg reserves. The challenges of patient care, continuous education, administrative duties, and personal commitments create a demanding mix that […]
