There are many factors that can contribute to burnout among surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. It is not all about diet, exercise and
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Performance Training in Golf, Yoga & Surgery
Golf My golf game improved the most when others were tracking my handicap. In fact, that summer I received the “Most Improved Award.” At the
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3 Tips for Burned Out Surgeons to Communicate with their Bosses
When surgeons experience burnout, it can impact their ability to communicate effectively. That goes for patients, as well as co-workers and bosses.
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My Plea to Join a Humanitarian Mission – Guest Blog by Ray Imatani, MD
INTROMy friend and colleague Dr. Ray Imatani is passionate about surgeon-led Humanitarian Missions, so I wanted to share his request directly with the
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A Novel Idea for Safety, Productivity and Less Stress
Sometimes the key to peak performance isn’t rooted in rigid discipline, trendy gadgets, or the latest app. Sometimes the key to peak performance is
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Happy New Year!
Welcome 2017! For my first blog of 2017, I decided to keep it simple. Well, simple for a complex surgeon. ;-) If you don’t already know me
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Surgeon Burnout Among Men vs. Women
If you’re a regular reader, you know that surgeon burnout is one of the prominent topics we discuss. One question I have been seeing a lot lately is
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Three Pearls for Patient Engagement
In surgery, we use the term “PEARL” to describe a very helpful piece of advice. Recently I received not one…not two…but THREE PEARLS on the subject
Continue ReadingExercise to Prevent Surgeon Burnout
Every doctor will tell you that regular exercise is good for your physical and mental health. But doctors are often blind to their own advice. I know
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