How do you respond when it starts to rain? Do you pull out an umbrella, stand there and get wet, or start dancing? When faced with external challenges—like the weather—we are great at finding and using resources that help us tackle them head-on. The same can't be said of internal challenges. Wha...

Do you ever feel like you're constantly juggling a million things and sacrificing parts of your life for your career? When I started my medical training and later began working full-time, I bought into the idea that "you can't have it all." But now, as I reach the midpoint of my career, I've rea...

  It's been nearly 30 years since I started medical school. Even though I've been practicing medicine for almost three decades, people still ask me why I chose medicine. The simple answer is that I became a doctor to help others, challenge myself, and earn a living. Why did you choose your profe...

There was a point in my career when I just wanted out. I was exhausted, angry, and uncertain about what my options were. I thought I was done with clinical work. I could not see a path forward as a clinician that didn't lead to burnout again. As I explored my options, I realized I was unaware of...