No matter how my day goes, coming home to my dogs always lifts my spirits. They greet me with such joy that it’s impossible not to feel happier. Whatever I faced at work, whether good or bad,  melts away. I talk to my dogs as if they were people, as...

What if you could be more efficient and reclaim precious hours each week without cutting corners? Most physicians solve the problem of increasing workload by increased output. The solution isn’t  always about working harder, it’s about working smart...

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Have you ever felt like you’re running on a treadmill at top speed, ready to fall off at any moment? If so, you’re not alone. Burnout is a silent epidemic in medicine, and it’s affecting physicians at an alarming rate. Almost half of physicians repo...

Understanding Healthcare Provider Burnout You pulled all-nighters. Missed family events. Stayed up longer than should be allowed. All in pursuit of our calling. You told yourself it was worth. That you’d be happy after the next big milestone. Now, y...

It happens in the quiet moments between patients. That subtle yet persistent voice asking, “Is this all there is?” You catch yourself staring blankly at your EHR screen, wondering how you morphed from the idealistic medical student you once were to...

Burnout among physicians is no longer just a silent epidemic, it’s a full-blown crisis. Many of my colleagues are no longer finding meaning in their work. Most American doctors report symptoms of burnout, and one in four plans to quit entirely. Even...

Physician Coaching: The Missing Piece in Medical Training You’ve mastered pharmacology. Memorized anatomy. Survived residency. But somewhere between the exam rooms and electronic health records, many physicians ask themselves: “Is this it?” The trut...

Does this scenario ring true: you’re in the middle of a procedure you’ve done hundreds of times, your hands steady, your mind sharp, but there’s a small voice whispering in the back of your head, “You don’t belong here.” Self-doubt affects us all. T...

The room is silent except for the sound of your heart beating in your ears.  You frantically try to remember all the medical school interview tips you’ve learned. You can feel the interviewers’ eyes on you as they ask, “Tell me about yourself.” Your...