Sandy and Dr. Brent Jackson discuss:
- How a physician’s career can feel like a game of Pachinko
- The power of forming relationships with other physicians
- Why a “steady paycheck” can mean less autonomy
- Brent’s go-to tips for relieving stress
- Why emotional literacy is important and why it’s overlooked (plus the “5 Whys” mental exercise)
- Why Brent pursued an MBA, and what came out of it

Brent Jackson is the VP/Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Mercy General Hospital. He is a Physician executive experienced with inpatient/outpatient Utilization Management, physician leadership, quality/process improvement, and organizational change.