What individuals experience in the medical field is often quite different than what individuals in most other career fields go through. Doctors’ careers take interesting turns and it can be especially challenging when it comes to finding work-life balance! In this...
I remember looking forward to the day I graduated from residency for four years. I thought that I could not wait to feel the freedom of being an attending. There were several days and weeks during residency that I was sure I would never make it. When graduation day...
Are there specific moments in your life and career that have taught you to have gratitude? In this episode, Women in White Coats author Dr. Christine Vo interviews Hero nominee Dr. L’Issa L. Gates. Dr. Gates shares what she’s learned about gratitude during her time in...
As an emergency doctor, I find it hard to go to the doctor. After years of work in an emergency department, my first thought is usually this: “the symptoms I’m experiencing are probably minor.” I question whether it requires me, a doctor, to go to another...
Physician suicide is no easy topic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t talk about it. Dr. Pam Wible has examined over 2,000 physician suicide cases and collected data that is more than just statistics. In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr....
Another physician suicide happened on December 27, 2021. Shock, despair, and disbelief hit me all at once when I read the Facebook post about my colleague. No, no, no!!!! Not again!! I can’t believe this happened again. I felt a huge dagger pierce my heart. I could...
Have you tried everything to get out of burnout? Though you may be exhausted, it’s not a problem that a good night’s sleep will solve. In this special episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares mistakes sister docs make when trying to get out of burnout and what REALLY...
“Celebrate good times…come on, let’s celebrate” “Party like it’s your birthday” September is Women in Medicine Month, and it is time to celebrate! How do you celebrate the holidays and special occasions in your life? Do you wait until someone honors you or do you make...
Do you ever get so stuck on how to move forward, that you forget how far you’ve come already? Dr. Kim Nichols, a recent participant in our Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program (PWEP), turned to coaching to remind herself of her strengths and capabilities. In...
Quitting medicine may sound like a crazy idea to friends and family who have seen you work so hard over the years. But for you, it may be something you are seriously considering if you are burnt out and have long ago lost that passion that got you through medical...