The path through medical training and practice can be winding, but we try to remain connected to our goals and values on the horizon. What happens as we evolve, and our perspective changes? We speak with Effie, an emergency physician, about how

Physician Mental Health

Jun 2nd, 2022 26m 55s

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s always a good time to think about this issue and how it impacts physicians. We talked with Garseng and Lila, two psychiatrists-in-training who have devoted themselves to exploring how our minds and

Hurdles

Apr 27th, 2022 26m 10s

Life in medicine is always looking ahead at the next milestone, the next hurdle, working towards the next achievement. What does looking at our lives this way do to how we see the present? As we look towards the end of another year in the medic

Values Clash

Mar 28th, 2022 25m 23s

Doctors are often called to medicine as a way to express their personal values with their work. We talk about medicine a calling based on improving the lives of others. Nicole, a urogynecologist with an MBA and experience in different health de

Gimme a Break

Feb 24th, 2022 27m 37s

Perseverance, achievement, and getting things done are valorized in medicine. Learning how and when to take breaks is an essential part of sustaining engagement and doing good work. We speak with a palliative care social worker, about her exper

Drawing Lines in the Sand

Jan 25th, 2022 32m 12s

Boundaries are essential guideposts for our wellbeing. But they can be tricky to set and uphold - especially in a high-pressure culture like medicine. Joining us on this episode is Alan, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and expert in the sci

Imposter Syndrome

Mar 26th, 2021 30m 1s

Imposter syndrome is something many medical trainees experience, yet it is rarely formally discussed. We talk to Mia, Lynette, and Hayley, three fourth year medical students, about their own experiences with imposter syndrome and how they’ve le

Finding Meaning in Medicine

Feb 7th, 2021 26m 53s

Doctors and medical trainees often refers to their careers in medicine as a "calling." But when everyday life challenges this calling, how do those in the medical community continue to find meaning and inspiration in work? Jenny, an internal

Reckoning with Racism in Medical Culture

Nov 16th, 2020 33m 26s

In this episode we consider the other pandemic that plagues our society: systemic racial inequity and injustice. Rhonda, a pediatrician in New York City, talks with us about how to approach our efforts to learn and grow.

Unmasking the Ongoing Pandemic

Oct 12th, 2020 28m 37s

As COVID-19 continues to affect lives around the world, we are united by stories of hope, bravery, and overcoming adversity. In this episode, Rosa, a physical medicine and rehabilitation resident, shares her reflections on what it has meant to

Rites of Passage

Jun 12th, 2020 38m 45s

From the Front Lines

May 7th, 2020 37m 47s

News around the world tells the story of how the COVID-19 epidemic has changed all of our lives. But how does it feel for those working in the heart of healthcare? Gaby, a pulmonary and critical care fellow, inspires us with her bravery and cla

Doctor's Orders

Sep 18th, 2019 26m 3s

Why is it so hard to take our own good advice about maintaining health? We talk to Barbara, an internal medicine physician about nutrition, and consider why doctors don’t take their own advice about sleep and exercise and other good habits.

Normal People

Jun 1st, 2019 26m 57s

At some point in their education, doctors start talking about “normal people” with a mixture of envy and curiosity. Why do doctors feel this distance from others, and from the parts of their own selves outside of their profession? We talk to Ni

How Much Time Do I Have, Doctor?

May 1st, 2019 28m 23s

Fictional accounts of medical encounters often feature the conversation when a patient asks their doctor to predict the outcome of their disease. Doctors in real life have to answer these questions, too, but without the benefit of a pre-written

Mothering While Doctoring

Mar 29th, 2019 29m 23s

Becoming pregnant and having children is a part of life for many doctors that challenges their efforts to balance their personal and professional selves. This deeply human experience adds insight into the experiences that patients have, but add

Making Mistakes

Mar 21st, 2019 28m 11s

One of the most traumatic experiences doctors go through is making mistakes. Though they try to prevent errors at all costs, they will inevitable make mistakes at some point in their training and career. How can they cope with the repercussions

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What is Thriving in Scrubs?

Mar 20th, 2019 2m 43s

Thriving in Scrubs is a podcast series that comes from our research into how physicians develop resilience. We learned that resilience grows as doctors in training grapple with challenges and make connections between their professional aspirati

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