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“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 of these questions this week? Being a physician is one of the most meaningful careers a person can choose. It is also one of the most […]
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 are motivated, goal-oriented, hard-working, lifelong learners. But when it comes to setting resolutions — we have 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. Here is the truth: […]
The smell of simmering clam chowder still takes me back to my grandparents’ kitchen on Christmas Eve. As a physician who has spent countless holidays on call, I have learned that these cherished family traditions are not just childhood memories — they are lifelines that help us maintain our humanity in the demanding world of […]
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 […]
Updated April 202 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 is a new crisis and that everything could fall apart at any moment. The usual stresses of today’s world are overwhelming on […]
When Duty Calls: Conflicting Personal and Professional Values As I sat in the hospital waiting room, my mind bounced between worrying about my dad and feeling guilty about the work I was missing. My dad was undergoing a heminephrectomy, and I had taken time off to be with him and support my mom. Despite having […]
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 […]
Physician Dog Ownership: Rediscovering Balance and Values in Medicine “I have two puppies left but plan to keep one as a show dog.” As I listened to the breeder talk about her plans, I stood in the middle of a puppy pile. One puppy attached himself to my shoelaces and remained that way for my […]
