In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe continues the conversation with pediatrician and (at the time of recording) preventive medicine resident, Dr. Jessica Young, MD, MPH. We continue to discuss the importance of advocating for oneself during residency, a time when many feel they have little power and/or autonomy. We also explore her journey of early motherhood during residency, shifting priorities, and finding support.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe had the pleasure of having Dr. Jessica Young, MD, MPH, a practicing pediatrician, on to discuss her medical professional journey. A preventive medicine resident at UNC at the time of recording, Dr. Young speaks about discovering her pregnancy as a pediatric resident during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of advocating for yourself during residency and beyond.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe continues the conversation with Dr. Arianne Morrison, MD, MSCR, a preventive medicine resident at UNC at the time of recording. Dr. Morrison talks about low points in her training and how the combined support of her husband and the UNC program Taking Care of Our Own helped improve her mental health and save her career.

Warning: this episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal thought and ideations, and self-harm, which, while important to talk about may be disturbing to some listeners.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe had the pleasure of having Dr. Arianne Morrison, MD, MSCR on to discuss her medical professional journey, including completing two residency programs and a fellowship. A preventive medicine resident at the time of recording, Dr. Morrison talks about low points in her training and how the combined support of her husband and the UNC program Taking Care of Our Own helped improve her mental health and save her career.

Warning: this episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal thought and ideations, and self-harm, which, while important to talk about may be disturbing to some listeners.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Karen Bluth PhD. Dr. Bluth who holds a faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine and is a Fellow at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute where she is founder of the Frank Porter Graham Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Program for Families.

Dr. Bluth explains the concept of self-compassion and how it applies to medical residents. She is also author and co-author of several books on mindfulness and self-compassion for teens but has also done work with adults, and pertinent to our discussion, healthcare providers.

If you want to know more about Dr. Bluth’s work you can go to her website karenbluth.com as well as www.centerformsc.orfg.

You can also find her on most social media platforms @karenbluth.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe continues his conversation with Dr. Niketa Williams, MD, MPH, MSCR, a preventive medicine resident at UNC at the time of recording. Dr. Williams talks about medical training with ADHD, taking time away from medical practice to explore other opportunities, and self-discovery along the way.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Rowe had the pleasure of having Dr. Niketa Williams, MD, MPH, MSCR on to discuss her medical professional journey, full of twists, turns, challenges, and triumphs. A preventive medicine resident at UNC at the time of recording, Dr. Williams talks about medical training with ADHD, taking time away from medical practice to explore other opportunities, and self-discovery along the way.

Welcome to TarHeal Wellness, the resident wellness podcast! From the University of North Carolina Hospitals Office of Graduate Medical Education, host Dr. Robert Rowe MD, MBA, MPH explores the world that is medical residency through interviews with current and former residents and experts in various wellness topics.

In this introductory episode, Dr. Rowe introduces himself, discusses the journey that led to the creation of the podcast, and what to expect in this series.