You’ve spent years training to become a doctor. You are driven by a passion to help others, challenge yourself, and build a meaningful career. But what happens when clinical practice no longer feels like the right fit? If you’re feeling burned out,...
Being a physician is one of the most fulfilling and exhausting careers one can pursue. Most of us embraced the challenges throughout training and anticipated we would be able to handle the pressure. But what happens when it become too much? I’ve be...
So You’ve Made It—Now What? A Real-World Guide for First-Year Attendings The Dream Job Feels… Heavy The white coat fits. Your name badge finally says “doctor.” And yet—there’s this unexpected weight. Not from the hours (you’ve done worse), and not...
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 decisi...
Have you ever left a multidisciplinary team meeting feeling unheard, frustrated, and convinced that no progress was made? If so, you’re not alone. Many healthcare professionals face challenges when it comes to communicating effectively with colleagu...
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong as a doctor, despite years of hard work, training, and accomplishments? Like at any moment, someone might discover you’re not as good as everyone thinks you are? If this resonates, you’re not alone. These fee...
Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, mind racing, worried and patients and administrative tasks, and the growing fear that you’ve forgotten why you became a doctor in the first place? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there...
“ I don’t need a coach.” “ I’m not in trouble.” “ I am a physician. Doctors don’t need coaches.” “ I have a therapist. How can a coach help me?” Those are just a few of the comments I hear from physicians regarding coaching. My response to these com...
When aspiring doctors prepare for the med school application process, they tend to focus on all the tangible metrics: GPA, MCAT scores, clinical hours, research, and personal statements. It’s easy to believe that if you can just master the checklist...
Understanding the Importance of Physician Leadership Skills The path to becoming an exceptional physician is longer and more challenging than most people think. In fact, there is no end point. Some times, the path is well maintained and flat. More...
