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 ReadingMy Personal Experience with Surgery Part-1
In July, I had low back surgery (a right L5 -S1 discectomy and bilateral L5-S1 laminoforaminotomies) which in some part was due to years of performing
Continue ReadingThe Messenger Matters
Recently, I was presenting on the subjects of Surgeon Wellness and Peer Coaching when a friend and colleague on the faculty noted that he doesn’t like
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 ReadingWhat Is Your Peer Support Bat Signal?
The “Bat Signal” was introduced in 1942’s Detective Comics #60 as a way for the police in Gotham City to call on the superhero, Batman. Throughout the
Continue ReadingStart Having Difficult Conversations About Physician Suicide
Today, September 17th, is National Physician Suicide Prevention Day and September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While many of us tend to avoid
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 ReadingWork-Life Balance IS Hard. I Focus On My Rhythm.
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
Continue ReadingWorking with Your Worst Enemy – Tips for Taming Your Inner Critic
What would you do if you were completely untethered by expectations? How would it impact your decisions? What other passions would
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