In the journey to becoming doctors, we get used to the four year transition periods. There is always a next step. This produces a problem that leads to worse burnout, an inability to find contentment today.
Ethos and Passion
Doctors Aren’t Burned Out, They are Morally Injured
In philosophy, terms are important. They have connotations and meanings that dictate the conversation. Even when we have the term, we spend time defining them. And it is time we stop defining what is happening in medicine as “burn out” and start using the right term – moral injury.
The Monthly Checkout: April 2019
It’s that time of the month again! Join in as I curate some of the best content out there. It is called a checkout, because you are supposed to read the posts I share. Now, come do your job! (Please!)
Financial Independence is the Escape Hatch to Burnout
The aviation industry learned its hard lesson in the 70s. Medicine is now taking its turn. Like a plane that is crashing and burning, we need an escape hatch. Is financial independence the solution?
Why Finding the Flow Might Be the Most Important Goal
We all know the experience. We are working hard, sometimes without even realizing how much work is being put in. As we diligently take care of our task, we are immersed. At some point, our concentration is broken (maybe because the task is done), and we realize that hours have passed. You have just found the “flow,” and I am here to tell you that it might be the most important goal we should have.
I Love My Job, But I am Burned Out
I've written about physician burnout since The Physician Philosopher started in November of 2017. ...
Three Reasons People Don’t Care About Wellness (& Why They’re Wrong)
Some people just don’t get it. They think talking about burnout, physician suicide, and wellness is unnecessary and soft. Let’s look at three of the biggest reasons why some people don’t care about wellness, and why they’re wrong.
The Monthly Checkout: March 2019
It’s that time of the month again! Come check out some amazing posts that I’ve curated for you. From comprehensive guides to disability insurance to physician wellness topics, we cover a lot of ground. All in The Monthly Checkout for March!
There is Hope on The Road to Burnout: Will You Join Me?
There is an ongoing battle in medicine waged in the space between each physician’s skull. This battle became very personal when I hit my own wall of burnout over the last six months. With a better perspective and new goals, I am doing my part to prevent this same burnout for our future doctors. Will you join me in this fight?
3 Reasons You Hate Your Job & What To Do About It
While I can’t say that I hate my job, I bet I can explain why you hate yours. Come tag along as we examine the three key factors that lead to work satisfaction and how to get them back if they are missing in your life.
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: Mastering Happiness Economics
The relationship between money and happiness is complicated. Left to our own devices, most people just don’t get it. The sooner we understand this important relationship, the more likely we are to find that happiness we’ve been looking for. Otherwise, we’ll just saying, “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems.”
What is Physician Burnout? You Aren’t Alone
How much does burnout cost? What is the prevalence of burnout in our resident physicians? Am I burned out? We answer these questions and more in this classic post.
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