In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Dea Robinson, a healthcare leader with extensive experience in hospital medicine, consulting, and organizational learning. Dr. Robinson shares her career path, insights on physician burnout, the importance of mentorship, and strategies for building meaningful connections in healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

• [01:02] Dr. Robinson's journey into healthcare 
• [05:43] Mentorship through MGMA
• [09:34] High engagement and burnout among physicians
• [14:13] Clinical vs. non-clinical engagement 
• [18:58] The importance of intentional human connection
• [22:23] The importance of mentorship for professional development
• [26:07] Guiding younger physician leaders and embedding accountability 
• [29:11] Using the workplace as a learning laboratory

Resources:
Connect with Dr. Dea Robinson on LinkedIn
Receive expert guidance through the MGMA Mentor Program
Dr. Dea Robinson's co-authored AJM study: The 5 Rs of Cultural Humility

Additional Resources:

• MGMA Playbooks
• MGMA Events
• MGMA Consulting
• MGMA DataDive
• MGMA Stat
• MGMA Podcasts

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