Last month, an article in Time noted that, though the pay imbalance between men and women in medicine has been documented, the gap is getting worse. Additionally, as noted in Time, “Despite the often-quoted statistic that women in the U.S. make 80 cents for every dollar earned by men
Read MoreEmotional intelligence, the ability to be cognizant of your emotions and to be in control of how you express them, is a critical skill for those in positions of leadership and for the maintenance of healthy interpersonal relationships. It is an incredibly important skill for physicians— both personally and professionally.
Our work environment is high-pressure, ever-shifting and— at times— draining. I try to be mindful that…
Read MoreAs outlined in my e-book, Generational Harmony in Healthcare, there is currently an unprecedented generational diversity in our places of work. From Traditionalists to Gen 2020, our hospitals are staffed with professionals born anywhere between…
Read MoreMay is a month of many celebrations.
Saturday, May 18th is Armed Forces Day. As a veteran of the Air Force, I want to extend my gratitude to all of the men and women who serve and have served in our country’s armed forces, including my dad David, my brother Greg, and my nephew Matt.
And as I prepare for my first Mother’s Day without my mom…
Welcome to Florida, a state rich in beauty and wildness, known as much for its ability to provide relaxation as for its unpredictability.
I’ve been a resident of the Sunshine State for over two decades and, while I love the endlessly warm weather, it is a place that doesn’t know a dull moment.
As an Emergency Physician, I can attest that Florida offers its own special breed of dangers. Here are a few ways to stay out of my ED:
Read MoreIt is not uncommon to respond to a situation or behave in a way that leaves you saying,
This is not who I am. This is not who I want to be.
A number of factors that can lead to this sort of response…
Social media has added depth to the ways we communicate about practicing medicine.
I really enjoy this portion of the job— considering who we can reach and how we can communicate beyond the scope of clinical practice.
In January one of my personal sheroes, Esther Choo MD, gave truly sage advice…
Read MoreI often give lectures on a personal favorite concept— the 12 people you need in your life: 3 who inspire you, 3 people who would die for you, 3 people who understand and support you to your core, and 3 people you promote and champion…
Read MoreAt the beginning of March, our family said goodbye to my mother, Marcia Sanson.
My mom was a proud native of Belleville, Illinois. She lived there all her life aside from the military moves we made as a family. She died in Belleville on the evening of March 3rd. I am grateful…
March 1st was the official launch of TIME’S UP Healthcare, an initiative dedicated to banding healthcare workers together against sexual harassment. An affiliate of the TIME’S UP movement, TIME’S UP Healthcare seeks to create an equitable and safe work environment for…
Read MoreLast month, Dr. Carol Pak-Teng opened up to the New York Post about her experience of burnout and depression as a resident. She also recounts the response of her colleagues when another resident jumped to her death from a building in Manhattan.
“The other residents weren’t even that shocked
Read MoreMarch Greetings ~ Spring is on the way, a beautiful time for new beginnings and thinking about the areas of our lives in which we want to continue to blossom.
Whatever season of life you may be in, I hope that you’ll take some time this month to celebrate, reflect on, and honor whatever process of growth you may be in.
As the days become longer and steady sunshine returns, I wish…
Read MoreIn October, I spoke alongside my colleague Dr. Gita Pensa in a joint conversation about maintaining resilience when facing the stress of pending litigation. We shared our experiences at FIX18, FemInEM’s annual ideal exchange.
This week, FemInEM has shared some of my reflections about our presentation on their blog, as well
Read MoreHello, friends and family,
I want to begin February by extending warmth to anyone who may need it.
This time of year is cold and grey. Long winters— both literal and those trying times in our lives— are challenging and, often,
Every day, we lose a physician. This is a public health crisis.
We can treat depression. Suicide is preventable. And yet, in America, we lose doctors on a daily basis. In their homes, in hospital chapels, in parking lots, on rooftops, they decide that the life of a physician is not one that they can bear.
Read MoreFirst, do no harm.
This is the oath we take with solemnity as physicians knowing that lives will be placed in our care. We accept this responsibility. We make a vow.
Read MoreDr. Sanson is honored to have been chosen to speak at the 2018 FemInEM Idea Exchange, a three-day conference on October 16th, 17th, and 18th in New York City.
Read MorePhysicians are no strangers to the front lines of social change. We were among the ranks of those spearheading automobile safety, injury prevention, the fight against HIV, and in how our nation views and consumes cigarettes and alcohol.
Read MoreThere are children just beginning their academic lives who have already decided they want to join our ranks. Somewhere, a kindergartener has declared to her mother that she will be a doctor someday. She has the same calling—a life in medicine—that each of us had and chose to pursue. This dedication to easing the pain of others is beautiful but not without peril.
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