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Learning Acceptance and Meaning from Anticipatory Grief

The last few weeks have been very difficult for all of us. Like many of you, the Covid-19 pandemic has placed new stress on me individually. It takes

In healthcare (and in life) we are presented with difficult challenges that don’t have optimal solutions. Most of the time, physicians are very good

Yes, work-life balance IS hard. I would actually go so far as to argue it is unachievable. But is it even desirable? If we were truly seeking

Recently, I was traveling with my family to Atlanta, GA, to enjoy a family wedding. One morning I went down to the hotel lobby to get a cup of coffee

As surgeons, we have led remarkable lives and experienced things that very few have the privilege of witnessing. Experiences that stretch across the

Reflection is a key component of growth and improvement. Naturally, the end of the year is an opportunity to look back on what we’ve accomplished. At

I recently read an article focused on LeBron James’ process for recovering physically during the NBA season. The legendary athlete gets 8-10 hours of

I would like to thank Dr. Peggy Naas for her recent article Tackling and Preventing Physician Suicide. I wholeheartedly agree with the points that

As physicians, we always seem to be “surprised and shocked” when one of our colleagues dies by suicide. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We should