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...

  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...

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 ...

  Which path will you take?   This week’s focus is on navigating career transitions.  Most physcians I know have considered a major career change at least once in their careers. Few know how to approach a major career change and most make the same mistake: they make a change out of desperation a...