2023 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | August 2023-Work Life Integration and Wellness

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The speaker discusses the importance of work-life integration and wellness in the field of medicine. They highlight the negative impact of burnout on mental health and patient care, emphasizing the need for physician wellness. They discuss the various factors that contribute to burnout, including long work hours, unpredictable schedules, administrative burdens, and a culture that prioritizes productivity over well-being. The speaker offers practical advice on how to manage these challenges and set boundaries to achieve work-life balance. They stress the importance of self-care, delegation, efficient time management, and prioritizing personal and family needs. The speaker also shares their own career choices and experiences, encouraging listeners to make choices that align with their priorities and values. They conclude with the reminder to schedule priorities rather than prioritize what's on the schedule.

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Karen L. Woods, MASGE

Keywords

work-life integration

wellness

burnout

physician wellness

work hours

time management