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Being a physician is one of the most fulfilling and exhausting roles you’ll ever take on. But what happens when the weight of caring for others starts crushing you? I’ve been there: as a pediatric cardiologist, I once stood at the edge of burnout, drowning in 80-hour workweeks and sleepless nights. But I discovered that […]
The Unexpected Teacher: An 8-Pound Lesson in Joy Kittle, a feisty Tibetan terrier-poodle mix named after former Iowa Hawkeye and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, arrived weighing just eight pounds. What started as a simple decision to fill the emptiness left by our beloved dogs, Stanzi and Moe, became an unexpected journey […]
“What is the point?” “Will I ever be caught up?” ” Is it Friday yet? ”How many years until I can retire” How many times did you ask yourself one or all of these questions this week? Being a doctor is hard. There is not enough time in the day and there is always another […]
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, […]
Ah, the familiar dance of New Year’s resolutions! As physicians, we’re motivated, goal-oriented, hard-working, life-long learners. But when it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions- we’ve all been there – ambitious declarations of “I’ll exercise daily” or “I’ll achieve perfect work-life balance” that fade faster than our morning coffee buzz. But here’s the truth: only […]
The smell of simmering clam chowder still takes me back to my grandparent’s kitchen on Christmas Eve. As a physician who has spent countless holidays on call, I’ve learned that these cherished family traditions aren’t just childhhood memories—they’re lifelines that help us maintain our humanity in the demanding world of medicine. Roots of Tradition: Growing […]
The holiday season is upon us, and finding the perfect gift ideas for the physician in your life can be both exciting and challenging. Physicians are superheroes in white coats, dedicating their lives to caring for others. But even heroes need a little something to help them unwind and maintain a healthy balance between their […]
Embracing Calm Amidst Global and Healthcare Turmoil Chaos is all around us. Every time I watch the news, check my phone, or look at my email, it feels like there’s a new crisis happening and that everything could fall apart at any moment. The usual stresses of today’s world are overwhelming on their own. When […]
For a long time, I believed I had signed up for a life of misery. By accepting my place in medical school, I understood what I was getting into. I knew medical school would be challenging, the hours during residency would be overwhelming, and that the patient always came first in medicine. I was convinced […]
Twenty years ago, as a quiet first-year medical student, I never imagined how my struggles in small group sessions would shape my future career as a physician, coach, and teacher. Today, I use that experience to help other physicians discover and leverage their unique character strengths. Let’s start with a story from my medical school […]
