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Burning Bright
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Ep #53: Burning Bright Instead of Burning Out with Drs. Amber and Archana
What an amazing few weeks we have had here at Women in White Coats! Listen in as Co-Founders Drs. Amber Robins and Archana Shrestha talk about how they are helping women doctor burn bright instead of burn out. In this episode, they talk about the recent Women...
Ep #52: Beyond Burnout: Achieving Physician Wellness with Dr. Harry Karydes
Dr. Harry Karydes is an emergency physician, medical toxicologist and medical director who understands the issues that physicians face every day - Stress, lack of motivation, and mental fatigue. As a writer and national speaker who has a passion for physician...
Ep #51: Doctor Duo: Being Married to Another Physician with Dr. Steph Lee
Dr. Steph Lee MD, MPH is a general pediatrician in Pennsylvania who specializes in preventative medicine and is a Co-Author of "The Chronicles of Women in White Coats 3." She is married to a physician and in the book she writes about the unique challenges she...
Stress – To Assess or Ignore? That is the question!
Stress can sometimes be apparent when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or have difficulty relaxing. But sometimes, it is perceived as “this is just the way it is” without realizing how it makes you feel. We all have had some level of stress during the...
Budget 101 for Women Doctors
This pandemic has been an excellent opportunity to think and talk about money and finances. The eye-opening moment was when I saw my credit card bills once the shelter in place order was placed. I thought I was spending a fraction of my normal. Where had my...
Women Doctors are the Heart and Soul of Medicine
Here's to Women in White Coats! They are not fond of being called "honey" or "sweetie," being called by their first name, instead of doctor, being mistaken as the nurse, being called a “provider,” or told they are too pretty to be a doctor. You can give them an...
Gun Violence Must Stop
February 14, 2018. Valentine’s Day. I was home with my then 3 month-old son, on my day off from work. My husband and I planned to meet up to have a bite together on his lunch break. We had a “fancy” lunch at Honey Baked Ham, and I headed home with our youngest. When...
Reflections from Mother’s Day: Stress, Love, Loss, and Hope
Women in White Coats, I hope you all had a much-deserved celebration on Mother’s Day with your near and dear ones. This Mother’s Day was a time of great reflection for me and I have especially been thinking of you all. It has been over a year of dealing with a...
From the Editor’s Desk: Finding your “Wolfpack.”
I recently had the honor of being on a panel of amazing women for International Women's Day on March 7th as part of the celebration of Women's History Month. The panel consisted of local women leaders, including a CEO of a sustainability company, a diversity and...
Reflections from Mother’s Day: Stress, Love, Loss, and Hope
Women in White Coats, I hope you all had a much-deserved celebration on Mother’s Day with your near and dear ones. This Mother’s Day was a time of great reflection for me and I have especially been thinking of you all. It has been over a year of dealing with a...
Is the Chief In Charge?
Growing up, I was one of those folks who did well. I achieved. I never thought I needed to be the best in college or med school, but I always did my best. I was the top student in my high school and near the top in college and medical school. I matched...
Women Doctors are the Heart and Soul of Medicine
Here's to Women in White Coats! They are not fond of being called "honey" or "sweetie," being called by their first name, instead of doctor, being mistaken as the nurse, being called a “provider,” or told they are too pretty to be a doctor. You can give them an...
Budget 101 for Women Doctors
This pandemic has been an excellent opportunity to think and talk about money and finances. The eye-opening moment was when I saw my credit card bills once the shelter in place order was placed. I thought I was spending a fraction of my normal. Where had my...
Tips for Surviving Newlywed Life in Medicine
Relationships in medical training are never easy. I was engaged while long-distance, planned a wedding from across the country, and did not move in with my husband until six months after we tied the knot. And this was all before the pandemic, so I can only imagine how...
Three Crucial Actions in Saying Yes to Yourself
As a woman who wears many hats, wife, mom, daughter, friend, business owner, volunteer, and writer, to name a few, I am constantly asked to do many tasks. With each request, I have to assess how the new proposal will impact the others. I have to determine what is...
The Weight Of The Pandemic On Our Children
Can you believe we have now been amid the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year? How has your child been coping during this time? My oldest daughter just turned 16, and we had big plans for this special milestone in her life before COVID existed. We talked about going on...
Sexual Harassment in Medicine
Early in March, allegations of sexual misconduct by a resident physician became public. A social worker alleged that a resident physician sent her inappropriate, sexually charged texts and photos and that he pressed into her without her consent. Since then, several...
What if Every Day is Doctors’ Day?
“Doctors’ Day'' is officially March 30th each year. It is out there with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, and Nurse’s Day (and Week). Is it an actual holiday or a hashtag social media day? It is an official holiday and has been...
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NEW BURN BRIGHT JOURNAL
Being a doctor can be draining & unfortunately can eventually lead to burnout. Women in White Coats wants to push you in the exact opposite direction. We want you to Burn Bright! That’s why we created a Burn Bright Journal just for you! In our Burn Bright gratitude journal you can write what you are grateful for & will be able to spend time thanking yourself for all the great things that you do.
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