Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Human in Science and Medicine

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The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our Alumni

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

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University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry graduate school alumni share stories from the job hunt, lessons learned along the way, and top tips for trainees about to hit the job market.

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University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry graduate school alumni share stories from the job hunt, lessons learned along the way, and top tips for trainees about to hit the job market.

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Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Human in Science and Medicine

The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our Alumni

37 minutes 15 seconds

6 months ago

Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Human in Science and Medicine

In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore the emotional toll of high-pressure careers in science and medicine, and why acknowledging our limits is essential to thriving.Amber Rivera, Director of Learner Life and Wellness here at SMD, shares how she supports graduate students and postdocs through moments of stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm. Karen Leitner, MD alum and now a leadership and wellness coach for women physicians, reflects on her personal experience with burnout and how she redefined success after stepping away from clinical practice.Together, they discuss a culture of perfectionism, the importance of self-compassion, and the mindset shifts that can help us show up fully for our careers and for ourselves.00:00 Journey from Medicine to Coaching05:26 Understanding Burnout in Healthcare08:32 Cultural Pressures and Resilience11:20 The Importance of Self-Compassion14:33 Post-COVID Mental Health Challenges17:31 Women in Medicine: Unique Challenges20:09 Redefining Success in Medicine23:31 The Role of Mental Health Awareness26:12 Creating a Supportive Environment29:29 Embracing Change and New PathsResources:Certification classes coming soon to SMD Trainees, Faculty, and Staff—Mental Health First Aid: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/ou...Support for SMD Trainees experiencing stress or symptoms of burnout: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/educat...Self-Compassion Exercises to Try: https://www.rochester.edu/mindful/sel...Karen's website: https://www.karenleitnermd.com/