The Rx for Success podcast spotlights physician leaders reflecting on the elements that made them successful. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Randy Cook, a well-regarded general and vascular surgeon, and former radio personality. Life-Changing Moments hosted by Dr. Dael Waxman is the Rx for Success companion podcast and focuses on the turning points in lives and careers that drive success
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207. The Surgeon: Elizabeth Lieberman, MD, FAAOS
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26:27In this episode of Prescription for Success, host Dr. Randy Cook speaks with Dr. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lieberman, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and a core faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Lieberman shares her journey into medicine, reflecting on her unconventional path—initially resistant to follow…
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Life Changing Moments 60: The Art of Pivoting, Dr. Dennis Mihale
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35:23Please see https://www.mymdcoaches.com/podcast/episode/a7461b32/199-the-ibmer-dennis-mihale-md-mba for previos Rx For Success Episode. Dr. Dael Waxman sits down with Dr. Dennis Mihale, a physician whose career has spanned clinical medicine, healthcare leadership, and corporate innovation. The conversation explores the universal challenges of profes…
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In this episode of Prescription for Success, host Dr. Randy Cook interviews Dr. Ed Foxall, a surgeon with a unique career journey. Dr. Foxall shares how he overcame early challenges, including attending medical school in Guadalajara after U.S. rejections and persevering through board certification struggles. He emphasizes the "three A's" of success…
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Life Changing Moments: Celebrating Doctor's Day 2025
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51:35The episode features a roundtable discussion among the coaching team at MD Coaches, designed to address the complex and evolving landscape of modern medicine in honor of Physicians Week. We acknowledge the remarkable advancements in medical innovation and evidence-based practices that have significantly transformed patient care. While these innovat…
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205. The Positive Psychologist: Sanj Katyal, MD
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31:00n this episode, Dr. Randy Cook speaks with Dr. Sanj Katyal, a radiologist who uniquely blends medicine with positive psychology. Reconnecting after three years, Dr. Katyal reflects on his journey to find greater joy and fulfillment, despite achieving many professional and personal goals. He shares insights into the emotional challenges physicians f…
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Exploring Coaching with Dr. Adrienne Mann & Dr. Tyra Fainstad
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52:43This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/mhp2xn In this episode of "Life-Changing Moments," we delve into the demanding journey of residency training, a period often filled with intense challenges and overwhelming pressure. Renowned figures in the medical coaching domain, Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. …
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204. The Frugal Physician: Disha Spath, MD, FACP
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57:23Dr. Disha Spath, an internist and hospitalist based in upstate New York, shares her inspiring journey from India to the United States, reflecting on how personal hardships and cultural transitions shaped her views on success, financial stability, and the importance of financial literacy among physicians. She discusses the impact of a traumatic chil…
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LCM 57: Doctors Treating Doctors, with Dr. Marc Lewin
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42:38This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/mhp2xn In this episode, we delve into the unique and often unspoken dynamics of physician-patient relationships, particularly when both parties are healthcare professionals. Building on previous insights shared by Claire Hutton regarding primary care physici…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/fe1gjv Dr. Jeremy Hefner shares a compelling narrative of transformation, innovation, and resilience. Growing up in a blue-collar family with limited academic exposure, he charted an unconventional path into medicine, blending his engineering background with…
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LCM 56: Doctors treating Doctors, with Dr. Claire Hutton
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47:03This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/6h92q2 -+=-+=-+=-+= Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/e2jjye Dr. Ankit Patel, an accomplished anesthesiologist and healthcare leader, shares his journey from growing up in Ohio to becoming an influential figure in medical leadership. With a background shaped by resilience, ambition, and a commitment to collabor…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/eq8bvu In this eye-opening discussion, Ethan Nkana shares his journey from navigating corporate layoffs to founding Rocky Mountain Physician Agency (RMPA), a pioneering organization advocating for fair compensation and balanced contracts for physicians. With…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/bp1w1o Building upon 25 years of information technology and journalism experience, Craig founded Clawson Solutions Group in 2019. CSG partners with organizations to evaluate their people, processes, technology and messaging providing solutions to advance the…
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Life Changing Moments: Pushing Back on Bullying, with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin
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41:58This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/8huzjv This episode explores the systemic challenges of medical training through the experiences of Dr. Frances Mei Hardin, an otolaryngologist serving a rural community in Middle Tennessee. Reflecting on the remnants of a quasi-military culture in residency…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/97u19s At the age of 32, Dennis Mihale, MD, made a decision that changed the course of his professional life. Although he was enjoying an exciting, rewarding career at IBM, he took a leave of absence and entered the School of General Studies at Columbia Univ…
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Life Changing Moments: Charting your Own Path, Dr. Amos Lane
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32:25This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/yhagvy In this episode, Dr. Amos Lane, a dedicated physician from West Virginia, shares how a life-threatening illness shifted his career and reshaped his personal perspective. Originally trained in emergency medicine, Dr. Lane’s path took an unexpected turn…
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Life Changing Moments: Beating Burnout, with Paula Davis
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48:49This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/166ifq In this episode of the Life Changing Moments, Dr. Dael tackles the critical issue of burnout in healthcare professionals, with rates reaching up to 50%. He is joined by Paula Davis, founder and CEO of the Stress and Resilience Institute, who shares he…
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198. The Wellness Expert, Mila Felder MD, MS
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42:19This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/uxjplj Dr. Mila Felder, born in Odessa, Ukraine, blends a unique background in rhythmic gymnastics, applied mathematics, and emergency medicine with a passion for well-being. She earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University and is a Board-Cert…
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Life Changing Moments: Moral Injury, with Dr. Wendy Dean
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41:53This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/jkf3ug Moral injury in healthcare refers to the emotional and psychological distress experienced by healthcare professionals when they are unable to provide care in line with their moral or ethical beliefs. Dr. Wendy Dean explains that this concept, original…
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197. The Administrator: Joseph Alhadeff, MD, MMM, FAAOS
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40:07This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/fkj138 Joseph Alhadeff, MD, MMM is an orthopedic surgeon and medical executive working at OSS Health in South Central Pennsylvania. He graduated from Harvard University and then pursued a medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, followed by an …
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/0u050i Joy Sorensen Navarre, president and CEO of Navigate, discusses the complexities surrounding student loan debt management for physicians. She highlights the importance of early planning, particularly as medical students transition into residency, and s…
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Life Changing Moments: Empowering Women in Medicine, with Dr. Carla Rotering
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42:08This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/8x2u5d Dr. Carla Rotering reflects on her recent experience at the Women in Medicine Summit, a transformative event designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in the medical field. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Rotering contrasts her ea…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/frfs8n Frances Mei Hardin, MD is a full-time otolaryngologist, creator of the brand Rethinking Residency, and host of the podcast Promising Young Surgeon. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame at 20 years old with a degree in biochemistry with hono…
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Life Changing Moments: Psychological Safety In Healthcare, with Dr. Jo Shapiro
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53:33This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/k2kbmk Dr. Jo Shapiro, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, shares her pioneering work on physician well-being. Her peer support programs have transfo…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/fv0tmb Dr. Amos Lane shares his remarkable journey from a physician to a patient after being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and autoimmune hepatitis. He reflects on the challenges of managing his declining health while continuing to prac…
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Life Changing Moments: Carving Your Own Path, with Dr. Kristine Goins
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36:56This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/zpuxvj Dr. Christine Goins, a board-certified psychiatrist, has profoundly redefined both her personal and professional life after grappling with burnout and career dissatisfaction. Many physicians experience a significant disconnect between the idealized vi…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/n4as8v Kimmery Martin is a recovering emergency medicine doctor whose works of medical fiction have been praised by The Harvard Crimson, People, Newsweek and The New York Times. She completed her medical training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine a…
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Life Changing Moments: Canaries in the Coalmine, with Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
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42:46Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, Chief Wellness Executive at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the importance of addressing both systemic challenges and individual experiences to enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals. Drawing from his extensive background in occupational psychiatry, he emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that includes creati…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/07mw5v Dr. Shikha Jain is a board-certified hematology and oncology physician on faculty at Rush University Medical Center with a focus on GI malignancies. She is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy and…
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Life Changing Moments: Peer Support, with Dr. Christine Hein
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37:49This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/1eqn28 Christine Hein, MD is the Chief Wellness Officer for Maine Medical Center and the MaineHealth Medical Group and prior to this served for more than a decade as the Associate Medical Director for the MMC Department of Emergency Medicine. Her passion rem…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/uj5v0i Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach and world traveler. Prior to pursuing a lifestyle of freedom and adventure by becoming a digital nomad, Dr. Goins graduated from Rutgers-Robert Wood Jo…
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Life Changing Moments: A Culture of Care, with Dr. Christina Bowen
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36:02This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/vzgprw Dr. Christina Bowen, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Eastern Carolina University Health, delves into the holistic strategies for enhancing healthcare professional well-being. She discusses the evolution of her role, particularly highlighting the integratio…
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190. The Listener: Terri Bolotin, M.Div, MSOD
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44:28Terri Bolotin joined the faculty of Atrium Health Mercy full-time in 2000. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Queens University in Charlotte, NC. Terri complet…
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Life Changing Moments 45: Physician Wellness: Organizational Strategies, with Dr. Mila Felder
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39:16This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/zufybn In this special four-part series, we shift our focus from frontline doctors to the leadership teams strategizing to improve physician well-being. Dr. Mila Felder, an emergency medicine physician and the Vice President of Well-Being for All Teammates a…
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Life Changing Moments 44: Physician Wellness - More from the Front Lines
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23:49This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/17b4kg To hear Part I of this series, please check out: https://traffic.libsyn.com/rxforsuccesspodcast/LCM_EP043_-_Wellness.mp3 In this episode, we continue the exploration of physician well-being, focusing on the challenges faced by family medicine physicia…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/yfwjv7 Dr. Ayush Gupta, is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician. He was born and raised in India. He moved to the US in 2012 to complete his Residency and Fellowship. Soon after Fellowship, he moved to New Orleans where he works Full time in the emergenc…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/x0j1k4 Dr. Jane Box, MD, is a graduate of Asbury College and the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Her academic journey led her to specialize in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, where she completed her training at Wake Forest. Dr. Jane Box has emerged as a …
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Life Changing Moments 43: Physician Wellness - Insights from the Front Lines
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20:45This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/x9y3gz In this episode, we look into the issue of physician burnout and well-being by speaking with various experts in the field. We started by discussing the importance of reducing administrative burdens for physicians using AI technology to allow more mean…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/e4ac6u David Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the del…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/0p7s42 Dr. McDannald shares his journey from practicing podiatry to exploring his passion for technology and digital communication, offering insights into career transitions, personal growth, and the importance of finding fulfillment beyond traditional medic…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/d8utks Dr. Randy Cook interviews Dr. Tay Sha Howell, a physician specializing in wound care. Dr. Howell shares her career journey from the emergency room to wound care, highlighting the importance of following one's passion and intuition when making career t…
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LCM 42: Being Your Own Best Friend: Dr. Jonathan Fisher
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50:30This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/p3u3rz Dr. Jonathan Fisher’s mission is to help others train the mind and heal the heart. He is a Mount Sinai and Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness meditation teacher, and organizational well-being and resiliency leader for a team of 38,000. He has d…
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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/xRU5wJ Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is the founder of Physicians Working Together and pioneer of National Physicians Week. Throughout her career as a board-certified physician, “Dr. J.” has dedicated her life to the care of others. She’s the medical director…
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183. The Prompt Engineer: Robert Pearl, MD
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50:30This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/zifQrx Dr. Robert Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group (1999-2017), the nation’s largest medical group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (2009-2017). In these roles he led 10,000 physicians, 38,000 staff an…
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182. The Musician: Matthew Alexander, PhD, MA
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44:32This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/Xt3biw Dr. Alexander is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of couples. He has been a couples therapist for the past forty years and is considered by many in the Charlotte region to be the “go to guy” for couples in distress. His unique cap…
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LCM 41: Surviving Student Debt, with Joy Sorensen Navarre
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40:37This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/EOb9Fc Student Loans can be an albatross around the neck of any recent graduate, but for those who have graduated with medical degrees can see debts approaching half a million dollars. This week, we are talking with Joy Sorensen Navarre. She shares insights …
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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/FQ4P7m Wendy Dean, MD is the CEO and co-founder of The Moral Injury of Healthcare, a nonprofit focused on alleviating workforce distress through research, education, consultation, and training. She is the author of If I Betray These Wor…
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LCM 40: Building Your Community: Dr. Chrystene Nguyen
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33:33The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/BhOpZ9 Dr. Christine Nguyen, an urgent care physician, discusses her creation of a social network for healthcare professionals during the pandemic. Starting with a Facebook group, White Coat Romance, the platform has expanded into the W…
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180. National Physician's Week, with Kimberly Jackson, MD
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31:57The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/JWLgjx This week we break from our normal format to have a discussion with doctor Kimberly Jackson regarding the genesis of National Physicians' Week. Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is the founder of Physicians Working Together and pionee…
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LCM 39: Understanding Yourself in Burnout: Dr. Wayne Sotile
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51:18The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/75NYbf Dr. Wayne Sotile discusses physician well-being, stressors, and resilience. With 45 years of experience, Dr. Sotile emphasizes the importance of relationships and individual well-being on physician satisfaction. Dr. Sotile addres…
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