A Call for Coaching
Supporting Articles & Research
“The leadership qualities of physician supervisors appear to impact the well-being and satisfaction of individual physicians working in health care organizations. These findings have important implications for the selection and training of physician leaders and provide new insights into organizational factors that affect physician well-being.” (Mayo Clinic)
“It is time for an honest look in the mirror and beginning the important work to heal the culture of medicine for the benefit of our patients, our colleagues, and our profession.” (Mayo Clinic)
A call for the importance of courage & a growth mindset in dealing with the realities of healthcare. (KevinMD)
“This is not about denying the impact of the news, nor is it a lack of empathy. Quite the opposite; you absorb the impact of the blow, so you can start teaching slowly, step-by-step. Give the patient the time needed to absorb the news and adjust. Suppressing The Look is an act of mercy.” (Sunrise Rounds)
“A new podcast documentary series - Shame in Medicine: The Lost Forest – was made by the award-winning podcast The Nocturnists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Exeter and Duke University. The series involved collecting stories about shame experiences from healthcare workers across the US, the UK, and beyond related to common experiences such as training, testing, making mistakes, being sued, and failing to conform to the ideal of the ‘healthcare hero’.” (University of Exeter)
A call for Radical Acceptance in medicine and the importance of compassionate, productive coping strategies when things go awry. (KevinMD)
“Instead of aspiring to be a medical encyclopedia, resident physicians should be aiming for what’s called system citizenship. The concept is loosely defined as having the critical thinking skills and mindset to contribute to the holistic needs of individual patients, populations of patients, and the health system to achieve the best outcomes.” (American Medical Association)
“The most effective interventions at the individual level are those promoted and supported at the institutional level.20 Tools to promote self-care in the realms of exercise, sleep hygiene, diet, personal relationships and preventive care not only improve the health of the physician, but also the patients they care for.” (America Association for Physician Leadership)
“Be like Mike! Build a recognizable personal brand that has a positive impact, and that will help you have a successful career.” (KevinMD)
“The most effective interventions at the individual level are those promoted and supported at the institutional level.20 Tools to promote self-care in the realms of exercise, sleep hygiene, diet, personal relationships and preventive care not only improve the health of the physician, but also the patients they care for.” (America Association for Physician Leadership)