Hello and welcome to the 100th episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, and today we're celebrating this milestone with a deep dive into sustainable practices that can transform your clinical day. We’ll explore strategies for effectively onboarding clinical staff and discuss how facilitating chart audits has improved the standard of care. We'll address the challenges of dealing with uncertainty in medical practice, such as unpredictable patient schedules and medication side effects, and highlight the invaluable role of relational continuity in primary care with its numerous benefits.

In this episode, I’ll share insights on managing patient access and follow-up when there's high demand and limited supply of family physicians, leveraging team resources, and innovative solutions to reduce clinician burnout. Plus, I'll discuss the importance of building a strong "medical neighbourhood," incorporating the expertise of social workers and pharmacists to enhance patient care.

Join me as I reflect on my personal journey since 2017, including my recent relocation back to Australia, and how coaching can lead to a balanced clinical life. We will also talk about our successful programs, Charting Champions and Smarter Charting, designed to support healthcare professionals in creating sustainable workdays.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

Stay tuned for listener testimonials, exciting upcoming guests in 2025, and a special offer as a token of gratitude for your support. Let's delve into practical strategies that support both personal satisfaction and professional efficiency in clinical medicine. Thank you for being part of our journey!

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, where we explore innovative strategies for creating more efficient and balanced clinical days.

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jattu Senesie, a board-certified OBGYN who has courageously reshaped her career to prioritize well-being and sustainability. Dr. Senesie shares her transformative journey from enduring the pressures and expectations of traditional medical practice to becoming a renowned coach for early-career physicians, focusing on intentional career transitions and life design.

Join us as we explore how Dr. Senesie overcame feelings of dissatisfaction and burnout, and learn valuable strategies for keeping well-being at the core of your professional journey. Whether you're navigating the challenges of medical training or seeking a more sustainable approach to your career, this episode provides a wealth of wisdom and encouragement.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Jattu Senesie Bio:

Dr. Jattu Senesie is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, self-described recovering pathological altruist and native of the Washington DC metropolitan area. She is an alumna of the University of Maryland Baltimore County where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biological Sciences. Her medical training took her to Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. There she obtained her medical degree and completed her residency training in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dr Senesie returned to the DC area after training and spent six years in a private obstetrics and gynecology practice in Maryland.

Dr Senesie retired from clinical practice at age 35 in an attempt to find a balance between maintaining her own sense of well-being and living a life of service. Since leaving clinical medicine, she has become a personal and professional development coach and physician satisfaction specialist through her business Essence of Strength. Because of her own experience, Dr Senesie’s particular passion is helping early career physicians to be as intentional about the factors impacting their sense of satisfaction and well-being as they have been about those contributing to their success.

Through individual coaching, workshops, writing and speaking, she seeks to help her fellow healthcare professionals develop the mindset and the methods necessary to sustain their full potential inside and outside the clinical setting.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, where we explore innovative approaches in healthcare to create balanced clinical days for practitioners.

In this weeks episode, we are thrilled to welcome Ron Richard, a former respiratory therapist and paramedic turned medical device innovator. Ron's journey from the front lines of healthcare to pioneering advancements in respiratory and sleep-related medical devices is nothing short of inspiring.

We delve into his vast experience, from developing CPAP machines and patient wearables to his groundbreaking communication board for intubated patients that revolutionized patient care.

As we discuss the intersection of technology and medicine, Ron shares insights about the evolution of wearables, remote patient monitoring, and the role of collaboration in innovation.

We'll also touch on his bestseller, "Someday is Today," a guide to turning ideas into market realities. Join us for a captivating conversation that bridges the gap between clinicians and engineers, offering practical advice for medical professionals aspiring to innovate responsibly. Stay tuned as we explore the future of healthcare innovation with Ron Richard.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Ron Richard Bio:

Mr. Richard has been employed in the medical industry for over thirty-five years and has extensive knowledge and experience in respiratory, pulmonary and sleep medicine. He began his medical career working in a respiratory department at a large teaching hospital in the Midwest. Upon leaving the medical center, he became involved in owning and operating home care companies, sleep laboratories, manufacturers and distribution businesses. In addition to these experiences, he was instrumental in developing and designing several products used in the treatment and diagnosis of chronic health care conditions. He has launched over 40 major products resulting in sales over $1B.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, where we explore innovative strategies for creating more efficient and balanced clinical days.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith speaks with Dr. Melissa Vyvey, a family physician from Ottawa specializing in geriatric care and co-director of the Foundation for Medical Practice Education. Join us as we delve into Dr. Vyvey's journey from a full practice family doctor to a leader in continuing medical education, tracing the roots of an impactful program born 30 years ago at McMaster University.

We'll uncover the evolution of problem-based learning, the significance of small group dynamics in medical practice, and how these elements combat burnout, enhance clinical judgment, and promote peer support. Dr. Vyvey also shares her insights into incorporating fun into learning, managing cognitive load, and the critical role of "de-implementation" for improving patient care.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Melissa Vyvey Bio:

Dr. Melissa Vyvey is a family physician in Ottawa. She is the Co-Director of Programs at the Foundation for Medical Practice Education, a not-for-profit providing continuing medical education for family physicians by family physicians, based out of McMaster University. She is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa in the Department of Family Medicine. She is passionate about helping family physicians keep up to date! 

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, a rural Family Physician and Charting Coach, dedicated to helping Physicians and healthcare providers achieve work-life balance through sustainable clinical models.

In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Michele Thomson join us. Michele, a resident of Vancouver, Canada, is a former registered nurse and the founder of Curis Consulting. She focuses on leadership development and creating psychologically safe workplaces. Michele's journey from nursing to consulting revealed the vital role of leadership in fostering supportive environments, particularly in senior housing and long-term care settings.

Michele shares insights from her transformative experiences in healthcare leadership, emphasizing the importance of honest communication, staff well-being, and meaningful changes that align resources for improved patient care.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Michele Thomson Bio:

Michele Thomson is a Registered Nurse who has re-invented herself as a coach and consultant specializing in workplace culture and leadership development. Driven by her personal experiences with toxic workplace challenges, Michele is dedicated to fostering work environments that align with her core mission: creating environments that foster professional growth, have a lasting impact and nurture individuals on a personal level.

Michele's expertise in creating vibrant, psychologically safe spaces is made possible because of her unique approach - a fusion of the logical foundations of neuro-science with the power of mindset and human behaviour. She supports organizations and leaders in cultivating environments where individuals don't just work—they flourish. Michele also helps leaders understand that at its foundation, leadership is an exchange of energy between two people, and it's not as complicated as we have made it out to be.

With Michele, it's not just about making a living; it's about living a fulfilling life.

She has been featured on numerous global podcasts and is a speaker on leadership and workplace wellness. Michele, who values her roles as a daughter, wife, stepmother, and dog mama, finds joy in a hot cup of tea, a glass or two of cabernet and is a lover of all things lemon.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast.

Today, our esteemed guest, Dr. Kristin Jacob, joins host Dr. Sarah Smith to delve into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and clinician well-being. Dr. Jacob, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician at Corewell Health West, shares her insights on the challenges of using electronic medical record (EMR) systems, initially designed for billing, and her optimism about future technological advancements that promise to enhance EMR efficiency.

As an advocate for clinician well-being, Dr. Jacob discusses the significance of organizational strategies, technological optimizations, and initiatives to foster a supportive environment for clinicians.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Kristin Jacob Bio:

Kristin Jacob, MD, FACP is the Medical Director of the Office of Physician and APP Fulfillment at Corewell Health West. Kristin practices outpatient Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Corewell Health Medical Group Rockford Family Medicine Internal Medicine-Pediatrics practice where she is the site lead physician. She also has directed the Business of Medicine elective for residents and fellows since 2015. She is passionate about delivering exception care and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment and firmly believes in supporting the caregivers delivering the care in order to do so.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, affectionately known as Dr. Una, join us for an inspiring conversation. Dr. Una is a visionary in the field of medicine, advocating for sustainable practices within clinical settings.

We'll explore her unique journey, transitioning from feeling unfulfilled as a physician in a traditional role to becoming a thriving entrepreneur. Dr. Una shares her insights on time management, the importance of delegating tasks, and her life philosophy that views money as a tool to buy time for essential pursuits. She discusses her commitment to training other physicians in business skills through her various resources, including the EntreMD podcast and Entrepreneurial Business School.

Stay tuned as we delve into Dr. Una's transformative approach to balancing a successful medical career with personal growth and family life, all while maintaining her core values. Whether you're a physician feeling stuck or someone seeking inspiration for professional growth, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for building a fulfilling career and life.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu Bio:

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hit #315 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, hosted by Dr. Sarah Smith, we dive into a discussion with Dr. Michael Foti, an internal medicine physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Foti shares his inspiring journey into medicine, highlighting his experiences during medical school and residency amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and his passion for mental health advocacy.

Join us as we discuss these critical topics and the tools available to help physicians balance their professional responsibilities with personal well-being. Stay tuned to be inspired and informed.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Michael Foti Bio:

Author of Grief: A Doctor's Battle with Anxiety and Depression.

I am an Internist who trained at Greenwich Hospital - Yale New Haven Health. I am currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. I am also the Coordinator of the Standardized Patient Program at Touro COM. I am a member of the National Faculty of the NBOME in the Clinical Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Dermatology. I am also a member of the Board of Directors for NYSOMS. I am also Vice President of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Orange County, NY.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, host Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with Dr. Ann Tsung, a powerhouse in the fields of emergency medicine, critical care, aerospace medicine, and a flight surgeon at NASA. Not only an accomplished clinician, Dr. Tsung is also a dedicated coach, entrepreneur, and mother, who founded ProductivityMD to help others master time management for achieving a balanced life.

Join us as we delve into Dr. Tsung's inspiring journey to becoming a NASA flight surgeon and her strategies for pursuing professional goals without sacrificing personal time. Discover the innovative ways she employs AI to boost productivity and maintain quality family moments, along with practical tools like phone grayscaling and "Inbox When Ready" to minimize distractions.

Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or busy parent, Dr. Tsung's expertise promises valuable takeaways for achieving harmony in all aspects of life.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Ann Tsung Bio:

Ann Tsung MD is a NASA Flight Surgeon, Critical Care/Emergency Medicine physician, peak performance/productivity coach at Productivity MD, real estate investor, podcast show host of Productivity MD, and a mother of a 19-month-old. With a unique fusion of medical precision and entrepreneurial success, she guides top physician entrepreneurs to unlock over 10 hours a week, master their mindset, scale their businesses, and achieve unparalleled freedom and leadership excellence

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, where we delve into strategies for creating a more balanced and fulfilling career in the medical field. In this episode, your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, is joined by Dr. Michael Hersch, a gastroenterologist from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, who shares his compelling journey towards achieving a sustainable work life.

Dr. Hersch opens up about his experiences with career burnout and the profound impact it had on his professional and personal life. Through coaching, he discovered the importance of asking critical questions about what he truly wanted from his work and life. He candidly discusses the challenge of embracing vulnerability as a strength, particularly for male physicians, and how incremental changes like a 30-minute lunch break can lead to substantial improvements in mood and efficiency.

Join us as Dr. Hersch shares how redefining personal boundaries and managing time intentionally have helped him create a more rewarding clinical practice without sacrificing his well-being.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Dr. Michael Hersh Bio:

Dr. Michael Hersh is a Gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He coaches physicians on creating work-life balance, goal setting, stress management, reducing overwhelm, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed at work. His goal is to help physicians stop feeling trapped in medicine so that they can finally enjoy the life they worked so hard to build. He also co-hosts a podcast called Doctors Living Deliberately, highlighting physicians changing medicine by learning to live life with intention and purpose.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

**** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life.
 
**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.