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Mastery and Wellness: Thriving in Medicine

A weekly newsletter designed to empower medical professionals to achieve mastery, balance, and well-being in their careers and lives.

It's a fun time of year in academic medicine. In my role as a Learning Community Director, I meet with a cohort of fourth-year medical students. We review their Medical Student Performance Evaluation, also known as the Dean's Letter. I highlight all the positive comments about them and disc...

by Ben Reinking — Aug 16, 2025 phsyician careers

The Art of Letting Go: Why Control is an Illusion That's Holding You Back

How often do you lay awake at 2 AM, replaying a conversation with a difficult colleague? Or find yourself checking your phone obsessively, waiting for a response that may never come? As physicians, we're trained to take charge, solve problems, and heal. It's what makes you excellent doctor. It i...

by Ben Reinking — Aug 09, 2025 career growth physician careers physician mindset

When Winning Isn’t the Point (But You Win Anyway)

This week, Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in history, did the “impossible.” At 28, she won the 800-meter freestyle at the World Championships, outperforming 18-year-old phenom Summer McIntosh. This was her seventh world title in the event, and she’s the only woman to win th...

Aug 03, 2025 coaching growth mindset

The Physician’s Pivot

Remember those late nights in the library during pre-med? The birthday parties missed during residency? The first holiday you spent in the hospital instead of with family? “It’ll all be worth it when…” — how many times did you use that phrase (or something similar) to push through? As physicia...

by Ben Reinking — Jul 26, 2025 physician career change physician coaching

Who Overbooked My Clinic...

I almost lost it. One of my Sunday morning rituals is to pour a cold brew, grab my laptop, and map out my week. It’s a sacred little routine that helps me navigate my week. It is a task that actually soothes me- until I opened my schedule and saw it: every single clinic was overbooked by two pati...

by Ben Reinking — Jul 20, 2025 physcian coaching strengths time management

I'll Be Happy When...

You've paid off your student loans, you have some financial cushion, and your job is secure. In short, you have reached the point when your younger self thought, "I'll be happy when..." The problem? Something is missing. You are missing family dinners, spend more time charting than with patien...

by Ben Reinking — Jul 12, 2025 physician careers physician coaching

Redesigning Your Career Without Quitting Medicine

Most people who reach out to me about coaching start with something like: “I love being a doctor. I like the patients. I enjoy the clinical problem-solving. But… I can’t keep practicing like this.” They’re burned out, but not broken. They’re bored, but not disinterested. They want to keep p...

by Ben Reinking — Jul 05, 2025

Finding Your Middle Path: When Medicine Feels Like a Dead End

If you've stopped in the middle of your workday, and wondered "Is this all there is?" then this newsletter is for you. (If you haven't had this experience, enjoy the cute picture of Coop.) In an article I contributed to KevinMD, I share a personal moment that many of us have experienced but few ...

by Ben Reinking — Jun 28, 2025 nonclinical careers for doctors physician careers

Things My Dad Taught Me

I’m writing this to you on Father’s Day, with my dad on my mind. I’ve always known I am lucky to have him. He’s kind, thoughtful, quick with a joke, and dedicated to our family. He’s been a quiet, steady role model my whole life. I’m the oldest of seven kids. My parents supported all of us thr...

by Ben Reinking — Jun 15, 2025 father's day medical careers physician coaching

🐾My Unexpected Teacher

What my puppy taught me about being a better physican If you’ve been feeling stuck, creatively numb, or unsure about what’s next, this week's newsletter and blog might be exactly what you need to remember who you are beyond the white coat. After losing two beloved dogs, my family hesitated to br...

by Ben Reinking — Jun 08, 2025 finding meaning joy in medicine physician coaching

You’re Not Meant to Do This Alone

Medicine is funny. We became doctors largely because of individual success but to succeed as a physician, teamwork is critical. Despite working on a team, many physician are lonely. How often have you felt like you’re carrying the weight of your patients, your team, or even your entire departm...

by Ben Reinking — May 31, 2025 leadership physician coaching

From Burnout to Leadership: A Quiet Doctor’s Story

Hi friends, On May 1st, I became a Division Director That sentence still feels strange to write—not because I don’t care, but because I never saw myself as a “leader.” I’m not loud. I don’t love the spotlight. I used to think leadership meant being bold and commanding. Two things I am no...

by Ben Reinking — May 25, 2025 leadership physician coaching

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