Life Changing Moments 44: Physician Wellness - More from the Front Lines
Release Date: 07/01/2024
Life Changing Moments: Pushing Back on Bullying, with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: This episode explores the systemic challenges of medical training through the experiences of Dr. Frances May Hardin, an otolaryngologist serving a rural community in Middle Tennessee. Reflecting on the remnants of a quasi-military culture in residency programs, Dr. Hardin examines how incivility and burnout undermine the well-being and education of medical trainees. Her commitment to change inspired the creation of Rethinking Residency, a resource aimed at fostering a more supportive and humane...
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199. The IBMer: Dennis Mihale, MD, MBA
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: At the age of 32, Dennis Mihale, MD, made a decision that changed the course of his professional life. Although he was enjoying an exciting, rewarding career at IBM, he took a leave of absence and entered the School of General Studies at Columbia University to complete the prerequisites for medical school. With the support of his family, Mihale was accepted at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Clearly a non-traditional applicant at the age of 35, he was grateful for the school's confidence in...
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Life Changing Moments: Charting your Own Path, Dr. Amos Lane
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: In this episode, Dr. Amos Lane, a dedicated physician from West Virginia, shares how a life-threatening illness shifted his career and reshaped his personal perspective. Originally trained in emergency medicine, Dr. Lane’s path took an unexpected turn when severe health complications led to a liver transplant. This experience prompted a reevaluation of his professional role and life priorities, ultimately leading him away from clinical emergency care. Dr. Lane describes the early onset of his health issues pre-COVID,...
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Life Changing Moments: Beating Burnout, with Paula Davis
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: In this episode of the Life Changing Moments, Dr. Dael tackles the critical issue of burnout in healthcare professionals, with rates reaching up to 50%. He is joined by Paula Davis, founder and CEO of the Stress and Resilience Institute, who shares her insights on team dynamics and the importance of psychological safety in combating burnout. They discuss practical strategies for fostering supportive work environments and the pivotal role of leadership in enhancing resilience. Paula also previews...
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198. The Wellness Expert, Mila Felder MD, MS
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: Dr. Mila Felder, born in Odessa, Ukraine, blends a unique background in rhythmic gymnastics, applied mathematics, and emergency medicine with a passion for well-being. She earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University and is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician and Fellow of ACEP. As Medical Staff President at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Medical Director of Well-being for Advocate Medical Group, Dr. Felder pioneered a groundbreaking well-being program. She’s a...
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Life Changing Moments: Moral Injury, with Dr. Wendy Dean
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/jkf3ug Moral injury in healthcare refers to the emotional and psychological distress experienced by healthcare professionals when they are unable to provide care in line with their moral or ethical beliefs. Dr. Wendy Dean explains that this concept, originally applied to the military, describes situations where clinicians are forced to compromise patient care due to systemic issues like insurance constraints and resource limitations. Unlike burnout, which is often seen as a personal...
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197. The Administrator: Joseph Alhadeff, MD, MMM, FAAOS
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: Joseph Alhadeff, MD, MMM is an orthopedic surgeon and medical executive working at OSS Health in South Central Pennsylvania. He graduated from Harvard University and then pursued a medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, followed by an orthopaedic surgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. During his clinical training he had the opportunity to spend some time working at a clinic at a ski resort in Vermont, and spending a few months at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford,...
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196. The Advisor: Joy Sorensen Navarre
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: Joy Sorensen Navarre, president and CEO of Navigate, discusses the complexities surrounding student loan debt management for physicians. She highlights the importance of early planning, particularly as medical students transition into residency, and stresses the need for doctors to be proactive about their repayment strategies. Navarre explains various repayment options, such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and addresses the common mistakes physicians make due to misinformation or loan servicer...
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Life Changing Moments: Empowering Women in Medicine, with Dr. Carla Rotering
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: Dr. Carla Rotering reflects on her recent experience at the Women in Medicine Summit, a transformative event designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in the medical field. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Rotering contrasts her early days in medicine, which were marked by isolation, with the sense of connection and empowerment she witnessed at the summit. She highlights the continued need for such conferences to foster community, support, and collaboration among women physicians....
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195. The Student: Frances Mei Hardin, MD
Rx for Success Podcast
This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: Frances Mei Hardin, MD is a full-time otolaryngologist, creator of the brand Rethinking Residency, and host of the podcast Promising Young Surgeon. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame at 20 years old with a degree in biochemistry with honors, completed her medical school education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine as a member of AOA, and graduated from a 5-year ENT residency in the Midwest. In addition to her ENT practice at a rural community hospital, she is passionate...
info_outlineThis Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/17b4kg
To hear Part I of this series, please check out: https://traffic.libsyn.com/rxforsuccesspodcast/LCM_EP043_-_Wellness.mp3
In this episode, we continue the exploration of physician well-being, focusing on the challenges faced by family medicine physicians. Interviews conducted at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference in May 2024 provide firsthand perspectives from physicians deeply involved in clinical practice, research, and education. Dr. Bridget Lynch and Dr. Aisha Steiner discuss the importance of supporting primary care with adequate reimbursement rates, recognition, and a supportive team to reduce moral injury and burnout. They highlight the difficulty of primary care, where physicians face time constraints, complex patient needs, and administrative burdens.
Dr. Rebecca Seacamp discusses factors contributing to burnout in both the U.S. and Canada, emphasizing the need for healthcare systems to address the underlying causes of burnout rather than relying on superficial wellness programs. She presents findings from her research comparing burnout in different healthcare systems and emphasizes the importance of physician well-being.
Dr. Nikki Cairns addresses gender disparities in healthcare, specifically the higher workload and burnout experienced by women physicians due to receiving more in-basket messages and caring for more complex patients. She advocates for systems to acknowledge and address these disparities by adjusting panel sizes and schedules to support female physicians effectively. Dr. Cairns also discusses the importance of measuring the effectiveness of interventions using data such as in-basket messages and burnout surveys.
The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming episodes featuring chief wellness officers from healthcare systems discussing strategies to enhance physician well-being. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions on supporting physician well-being through the MD Coaches community on Facebook groups. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing the real challenges faced by physicians to create a positive impact on their well-being.
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