Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that involves abusers seeking control over other individuals by making them question their own
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Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Carla welcomes orthopaedic surgeon and coach,
Continue ReadingWhy I Am a Surgeon: A Patient’s Story of Triumph, Healing, and Giving Back
There are countless reasons why physicians choose the medical profession. The opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life, to heal, and to
Continue ReadingMy Personal Experience with Surgery Part-2
In Part 1 of this blog series about my recent surgery, I discussed how gaining a different perspective allowed me to change my mindset. Part 2 will
Continue ReadingCoaching Promotes Self-Advocacy for Surgeons
As surgeons, we are often on our own in a competitive, high risk environment. There are times when we are faced with: Being forced to do something
Continue ReadingPsychological Safety Combats Moral Injury
As a surgeon, psychological safety is largely absent from my work environment. As we address the changing landscape of healthcare, what if we really
Continue ReadingWellness While Underrepresented
Being different requires a lot of energy. As a Black woman in orthopaedic surgery, I put a lot of effort into figuring out how to navigate the spaces
Continue ReadingHow Peer Support Helps Physicians Experiencing Second Victim Syndrome
Wow... The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, especially those of us in healthcare. Our way of practicing medicine has been changed - some would
Continue ReadingPurpose, Fulfillment and Shared Goals
In this article, I would like to review a recent blog written by SurgeonMasters contributor Kristin Long, MD, FACS. Dr. Long recently returned from a
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