Welcome to the very first episode of The Developing Doctor podcast, where science meets soul and growth never stops. Today, we kick things off with an inspiring conversation between Lane Taylor, who steps in as the interview facilitator, and the show...

2025: A Journey Through Loss, Meaning, and Renewal Sometimes the healthcare system is so big and complex, and surprisingly lonely,  that patients and providers just put up with the dysfunction… or leave. Putting on a brave face feels like the right...

A reflective, honest look at the realities of practicing medicine in 2025—and what may shape 2026. 2025 felt like a turning point. If the years immediately after the pandemic were dominated by recovery and re-entry, this was the year many of us fina...

It’s December, you’re standing in the kitchen at 9 PM, still in your scrubs, trying to wrap presents while mentally reviewing tomorrow’s patient list. Your partner asks about weekend plans, your phone buzzes with call schedules, and somewhere in the...

The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself This Holiday Season? Choosing what you want, not what you feel you “should” do. Physicians are masters of responsibility. We say yes because someone needs us. We show up because people rely on us. We push aside ou...

Hi Here are a couple of career development resources for you this week:🎥 Unlocking Effective Communication in Healthcare: The LEAD Framework ExplainedHave you ever left a multidisciplinary team meeting feeling unheard and frustrated?You're not alone...

Hello-I hope this email finds you well! I looked at your burnout inventory quiz results and noticed that your scores for emotional exhaustion were high.You are not alone! This is a common challenge faced by physicians! Here are a few tips that have...

Dear , Can you believe it is nearly September? The first and second year medical students are already a week into the new semester and the streets of Iowa City are full of college students again! I love the energy and vibe of this time of year....

What do Olympians and physicians have in common? Hint: It is NOT our skills on the balance beam or pommel horse (unless you happen to be a physician and Olympic Gymnast!)The answer: our mindsets. Even though physicians and Olympic athletes face diffe...