It’s a tough time to practice medicine, which makes paying attention to self-care even more important. In this episode, we break down three specific strategies for improving mental and physical performance during a long shift, sustaining shift endurance, and building a scaffolding for joy at work.

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We Discuss

• A perennial nocturnist shares his approach to career longevity;
• An unexpected thread in the origin story of medical training in the US;
• Three strategies to focus on self-care and improve endurance during shifts;
• Fuel like an Ironman triathlete;
• Does the patient always come first?
• Using the dynamic between tension and relaxation to conserve energy;
• Using intention as a tool for self-care.