Dr. Shannon Sovndal, an emergency medicine specialist, discusses his medical journey, career experiences and advice for pre-med and medical students.

• [0:36] Dr. Sovndal’s Background and Accomplishments
• [01:18] Recurring Patients in an ER
• [02:25] The Influence of Personality on Choosing Emergency Medicine
• [04:18] Dr. Sovndal’s Journey into Medicine
• [11:21] Economics & Emergency Medicine
• [14:34] Burnout & Work-Life Balance
• [19:23] A Week in the Life of Dr Sovndal

Are you a younger physician, pre-med student or medical student looking for more advice on navigating your career, emotionally, mentally and financially? Do take a look at the resources below:

• Fragile: Beauty in Chaos, Grace in Tragedy and the Hope That Lives in Between by Dr. Shannon Sovndal
• Match on a Fire: Medicine and More Podcast with Dr Shannon Sovndal
• Dr Shannon Sovndal’s Website
• EMCrit Podcast

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