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149 Physician Mom Burnout in Medicine and Alternative Pathways in Pediatric Medicine

July 02, 2024 Dr. George Rogu, MD, MBA and Dr. Herb Bravo Season 3 Episode 9
149 Physician Mom Burnout in Medicine and Alternative Pathways in Pediatric Medicine
The Pediatric Lounge, Where Pediatric Physicians Come to Share Their Stories and Success
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The Pediatric Lounge, Where Pediatric Physicians Come to Share Their Stories and Success
149 Physician Mom Burnout in Medicine and Alternative Pathways in Pediatric Medicine
Jul 02, 2024 Season 3 Episode 9
Dr. George Rogu, MD, MBA and Dr. Herb Bravo

Navigating Physician Mom Burnout and Innovations in Pediatric Medicine

In this episode, Sabrina and Whitney bring on Dr. Whitney Casares, a pediatrician and the founder of Modern Mommy Doc. Despite Dr. Rogel's absence, they dive into physician-mom burnout and alternative pathways in pediatric medicine. Dr. Casares shares her professional journey and tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She also discusses how technology is changing the field of pediatrics. The conversation explores essential issues such as gender roles in parenting, systemic challenges in healthcare, and innovative solutions like telehealth that aim to reduce physician burnout and improve patient care. The discussion emphasizes the significance of maintaining a purposeful and balanced life as a medical professional and a parent.

00:00 Dr. Rogel's Absence and Introduction to the Episode
00:20 Meet Dr. Whitney Casares, Pediatrician and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc
01:13 Why Pediatrics? Dr. Casares Shares Her Journey
02:33 The Challenges and Joys of Pediatric Medicine
05:19 Navigating Parenting and Professional Life
07:01 Defining Good Parenting: Dr. Casares' Insights
13:47 Balancing Work and Family: Dr. Casares' Personal Story
23:24 Prioritizing and Triaging Life's Demands
36:27 Recognizing What We Can Control
36:54 Challenges in the Healthcare Industry
38:33 Work-Life Balance and Integration
40:57 The Mystery Triangle in Relationships
43:44 Communication and Assertiveness in Partnerships
44:53 Treating Family Like a Business
51:59 Innovations in Healthcare and Telehealth
55:54 The Future of Pediatric Care
01:06:50 Concluding Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

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The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

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Show Notes

Navigating Physician Mom Burnout and Innovations in Pediatric Medicine

In this episode, Sabrina and Whitney bring on Dr. Whitney Casares, a pediatrician and the founder of Modern Mommy Doc. Despite Dr. Rogel's absence, they dive into physician-mom burnout and alternative pathways in pediatric medicine. Dr. Casares shares her professional journey and tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She also discusses how technology is changing the field of pediatrics. The conversation explores essential issues such as gender roles in parenting, systemic challenges in healthcare, and innovative solutions like telehealth that aim to reduce physician burnout and improve patient care. The discussion emphasizes the significance of maintaining a purposeful and balanced life as a medical professional and a parent.

00:00 Dr. Rogel's Absence and Introduction to the Episode
00:20 Meet Dr. Whitney Casares, Pediatrician and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc
01:13 Why Pediatrics? Dr. Casares Shares Her Journey
02:33 The Challenges and Joys of Pediatric Medicine
05:19 Navigating Parenting and Professional Life
07:01 Defining Good Parenting: Dr. Casares' Insights
13:47 Balancing Work and Family: Dr. Casares' Personal Story
23:24 Prioritizing and Triaging Life's Demands
36:27 Recognizing What We Can Control
36:54 Challenges in the Healthcare Industry
38:33 Work-Life Balance and Integration
40:57 The Mystery Triangle in Relationships
43:44 Communication and Assertiveness in Partnerships
44:53 Treating Family Like a Business
51:59 Innovations in Healthcare and Telehealth
55:54 The Future of Pediatric Care
01:06:50 Concluding Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

Support the show

πŸ”΄ Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review.
Read more on the TPL Website

SOCIAL Media Pages ===============================
πŸ“ - Substack
🎧 - PODCAST
πŸ‘₯ - FACEBOOK
🐦 - TWITTER
πŸ“Έ - Instagram
➑️ - Linkedin

The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.



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