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Dr. Christine Goins, a board-certified psychiatrist, has profoundly redefined both her personal and professional life after grappling with burnout and career dissatisfaction. Many physicians experience a significant disconnect between the idealized vision of their careers and the stark realities of day-to-day practice. Dr. Goins is a powerful example of this struggle, illustrating the transformative power of facing these challenges head-on.

Trained at prestigious institutions such as Rutgers, Emory, and Yale, Dr. Goins found herself immersed in a demanding professional environment that drained her passion for medicine. Despite her deep love for the field, the overwhelming demands led to chronic burnout and severe health issues, manifesting in distressing physical symptoms. The relentless pressure of academia gradually turned her dream into a nightmare, filled with sleepless nights and debilitating anxiety. A pivotal moment occurred in a neurologist's office when a simple prescription highlighted the dire reality she was determined to escape.

Dr. Goins immediately recognized the gravity of her situation, understanding that her struggle with burnout was deeply connected to her core values, not merely a medical issue. This realization spurred her to take deliberate, courageous steps toward change. With the guidance of a coach and through reflective journaling, she began to unravel her limiting beliefs and confront the societal pressures that had shaped her path.

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Kimmery Martin is a recovering emergency medicine doctor whose works of medical fiction have been praised by The Harvard Crimson, People, Newsweek and The New York Times. She completed her medical training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she honors her passion for public libraries by serving on the Board of Trustees of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and chairing the management committee of the flagship children’s library. 

 Additionally, Kimmery teaches Narrative Medicine at the local medical school and authors a column on Substack covering medical disinformation, parenting, humor, and social topics. She is a frequent speaker at libraries, conferences, medical schools, and bookstores around the United States. Her most recent novel, Doctors and Friends, received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist

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Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, Chief Wellness Executive at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the importance of addressing both systemic challenges and individual experiences to enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals. Drawing from his extensive background in occupational psychiatry, he emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that includes creating healthier work environments and empowering healthcare providers to reclaim autonomy. Dr. Agarwal highlights the potential of innovative technologies like AI and the significance of strong team dynamics in mitigating burnout and improving patient care. His insights underscore the critical need for systemic change to support healthcare workers effectively.

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Dr. Shikha Jain is a board-certified hematology and oncology physician on faculty at Rush University Medical Center with a focus on GI malignancies. She is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy and the Physician Director of Media Relations for the Rush University Cancer Center.

She founded and co-chaired the inaugural Women In Medicine Symposium at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago in 2018 focused on promoting the advancement of women physicians at Northwestern. She is the co-founder and co-chair of the “Women in Medicine Summit: An Evolution in Empowerment” in Chicago. This national CME conference focuses on gender equality and finding and implementing solutions to eliminate the gap. Dr. Jain  is a member of the Women’s Leadership Council at Rush and is the founder and host of the podcast “The Rush Cast.”

Her clinical focus is GI oncology with a special interest in neuroendocrine tumors.  Her research interests include neuroendocrine tumors, precision oncology, immunotherapy, genomics, colorectal and pancreatic cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma and advances in cancer therapy.  She has several papers published in peer-reviewed journals.  Her research interests also include gender equity and career advancement for women and underrepresented minorities in medicine, the impact of social media on medicine.

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Christine Hein, MD is the Chief Wellness Officer for Maine Medical Center and the MaineHealth Medical Group and prior to this served for more than a decade as the Associate Medical Director for the MMC Department of Emergency Medicine.  Her passion remains steadfast in the practice of emergency medicine, and she enjoys the wide variety of patients in the daily life of an emergency physician.  Christine also finds great joy and fulfilment educating the next generation of physicians through her work with residents and medical students.

Christine graduated from the Dartmouth School of Medicine in 2001 and completed her residency in emergency medicine at Maine Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. Following residency, Christine accepted a position as an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at MMC and was honored to be selected as a 2009 American College of Emergency Physicians National Teacher of the Year.    

Christine is married, has four daughters and one son who add the spice to her life, and spends many hours pursuing her passion of distance running.  She has completed more than 60 marathons and half-marathons and is on a crazy quest to see how many consecutive days she can run without interruption.  Other interests include frequent walks in the woods with her two beloved dogs, alpine skiing, traveling, and reading as many books as possible each year.

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Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach and world traveler. Prior to pursuing a lifestyle of freedom and adventure by becoming a digital nomad, Dr. Goins graduated from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed her adult psychiatry residency at Emory University and her child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale. Passionate about approaches to healing outside of conventional practice, she also completed an integrative medicine fellowship at The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Having served in several healthcare settings and various leadership positions within academic centers, Dr. Goins has witnessed firsthand the impact that burnout, stress, and work-life imbalance can have on physicians’ lives. Motivated by a desire to make a difference, Dr. Goins founded Nomad MD, where she helps doctors achieve a balanced and fulfilling life, where they can work less and live anywhere.   

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Dr. Christina Bowen, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Eastern Carolina University Health, delves into the holistic strategies for enhancing healthcare professional well-being. She discusses the evolution of her role, particularly highlighting the integration of personal well-being, systemic changes, and a culture of coaching and support. Dr. Bowen emphasizes the importance of retreats, leadership training, and creating a relationship-based culture to foster a supportive environment for healthcare workers. She also explores the challenges of administrative burdens, accessibility, and the potential role of innovative solutions like AI in improving the efficiency and satisfaction of healthcare providers.

Christina Bowen, MD, has been practicing as a family medicine physician in her community for over 10 years.  She began her leadership experience as Chief Resident at Carolinas Medical Center for the family medicine residency. Dr. Bowen was asked to continue in Charlotte and serve as a faculty member for the family medicine residency after completion of her training. Dr. Bowen moved back to eastern North Carolina to serve the rural communities in which she grew up. While living in eastern North Carolina she has practiced integrative primary care with a focus on her patient’s emotional well-being and the impact on their physical diagnoses.  Dr. Bowen has also served her community over the last ten years as the medical director for the Dare County Department of Public Health where she is engaged in public health initiatives for her rural community.  The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health recognized Dr. Bowen as the first North Carolina recipient of their Community Star Award in 2020 for her work in Dare County.  Dr.  Bowen accepted the position of ECU Health’s first Chief Well-being Officer in January of 2022.  Reporting to Chief Experience Office, Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, Dr. Bowen champions well-being efforts through the lens of team member and provider engagement and equity.   In this role, Dr. Bowen is responsible for developing, guiding and implementing team member and provider well-being and resilience initiatives founded on evidence-based best practices and organizational data. In addition, she leads ECU Health’s wellness teams to introduce and support new programs that positively influence the population health of the communities of eastern North Carolina.

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Terri Bolotin joined the faculty of Atrium Health Mercy full-time in 2000. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Queens University in Charlotte, NC. Terri completed her supervisory education at Carolinas Medical Center and is an ACPE Certified Educator. Terri came to hospital spiritual care with 14 years of diverse ministerial experience, including high school teaching, adult literacy education, college campus ministry, prison visitation, parish ministry and outreach to Chicago's poor and immigrant communities. The Catholic Bishop of the Charlotte Diocese commissions Terri as a pastoral minister. She serves on the Central Division Ethics Committee, co-chairs the Schwartz Rounds Team and the Mercy Steering Committee and is the Coordinator of Planetree at Atrium Health Mercy. In ACPE, Terri has served on regional and national certification. She has an adult son with Down's syndrome who has taught her about being present to enjoy each moment.

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In this special four-part series, we shift our focus from frontline doctors to the leadership teams strategizing to improve physician well-being. Dr. Mila Felder, an emergency medicine physician and the Vice President of Well-Being for All Teammates at Advocate Health, joins us to discuss her innovative approaches to healthcare professional wellness. With a rich background in medical leadership and well-being initiatives, Dr. Felder shares her journey from the former Soviet Union to leading well-being strategies for over 150,000 teammates.

Dr. Felder emphasizes the importance of addressing well-being as an organizational strategy, focusing on systemic changes rather than isolated interventions. She highlights the significance of community building, peer support programs, and the integration of direct care with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to improve practice efficiency and reduce clinician burnout. Tune in to learn how these comprehensive strategies can foster a culture of well-being in healthcare and the steps organizations can take to support their teams effectively.

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Dr. Felder would like to acknowledge and extend a warm, heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ken Yeager at the Brief Emotional Support Teams (BEST) at The Ohio State University For their work in these efforts. 

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In this episode, we continue the exploration of physician well-being, focusing on the challenges faced by family medicine physicians. Interviews conducted at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference in May 2024 provide firsthand perspectives from physicians deeply involved in clinical practice, research, and education. Dr. Bridget Lynch and Dr. Aisha Steiner discuss the importance of supporting primary care with adequate reimbursement rates, recognition, and a supportive team to reduce moral injury and burnout. They highlight the difficulty of primary care, where physicians face time constraints, complex patient needs, and administrative burdens. Dr. Rebecca Seacamp discusses factors contributing to burnout in both the U.S. and Canada, emphasizing the need for healthcare systems to address the underlying causes of burnout rather than relying on superficial wellness programs. She presents findings from her research comparing burnout in different healthcare systems and emphasizes the importance of physician well-being. Dr. Nikki Cairns addresses gender disparities in healthcare, specifically the higher workload and burnout experienced by women physicians due to receiving more in-basket messages and caring for more complex patients. She advocates for systems to acknowledge and address these disparities by adjusting panel sizes and schedules to support female physicians effectively. Dr. Cairns also discusses the importance of measuring the effectiveness of interventions using data such as in-basket messages and burnout surveys. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming episodes featuring chief wellness officers from healthcare systems discussing strategies to enhance physician well-being. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions on supporting physician well-being through the MD Coaches community on Facebook groups. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing the real challenges faced by physicians to create a positive impact on their well-being.

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