Spinning in Circles 

Do you remember that old song that goes, “This is the song that never ends, yes it goes on and on, my friends. Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was, and they’ll continue singing it forever just because this is the song that never ends...” The song goes around...

You Are Not Meant to be Alone 

Ladies, I’m going to be real with you - making friends has never been difficult for me (if you haven’t noticed, I’m a bit of an extrovert). I look forward to a good networking event, but I realize that is not the case for many of you.  

Some of you identify as introv...

It’s been two nights since the last time I was awake in my house.  

My partner comes into my operating room at the end of my 24-hour shift. I do a 5-minute change and rush home, switching into mom mode. I call on the way and put out sibling fires, rallying the sleepy preteens over the phone.  

Whe...

What is Burnout? 

Everyone has bad days. A challenging patient management issue. Being short-staffed. A hard coworking interaction. And then, at the end of the day, you find yourself late to the sporting event/dance recital/basketball pickup. Stressful days are a normal part of life. But sometimes,...

Are You Dealing With Burnout?  

Women are so strong. We are resilient and have thick skin that helps us handle difficult situations with grace and compassion. But this strength, if not cared for, can also put us on a fast track to burnout. As a woman physician, I’ve seen this firsthand in my col...

I’m a Physician and a Mom 

Several years ago I was on my way to pick up my son from preschool before doing an overnight shift at the hospital. As I approached a stoplight, a car sped through the intersection and struck a pedestrian walking his dog. I knew instantly the man was seriously injured, so...

The Next Generation of Women Physicians

At this point in my career, I have a lot of young physicians come to me for advice. I have to say, giving back to the next generation of women physicians is one of my greatest joys.  

I love answering questions like: How do I balance my home life with ...

As a woman in medicine, where the odds for pay, promotion, and leadership are stacked against me, I strive to light the path for younger women who come behind me.   

It has taken me a while to be comfortable with my style of leadership, own my own voice, be able to regroup after rejection, and t...

“He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope.” 

-Samuel Taylor Coleridge 

My Punch in the Gut Physician Moment  

I was a third year medical student on a Sunday morning when the reality of what I had chosen as my life career truly hit me square in the gut. At that mo...

Call Me Bossy 

Since I was a little girl, I have been called a lot of things. Bossy. Sensitive. Funny. Strong-willed. Outgoing. Take-charge. Friendly. Focused. And my favorite... domineering. 

I’ve always been a direct person. And being an extrovert, I am energized by the people around me. I...

After my second child was born I realized a harsh truth

I could not be everything to everyone. 

It took me almost 30 years to understand this. I was working as a full-time physician with unpredictable hours. I was trying desperately to make it all work, juggling hospital burdens with the eve...

  This year has brought me a lot of joy.  

Getting to see my Asher P graduate from high school and launch at college, spending a week with Lance and the kids in London, and several weeks in Hilton Head in our favorite place.  

The year also brought amazing outcomes through Brave Enough, an i...