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The Invisible Curriculum – What Medical Training Doesn’t Teach About Self-Care


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 In this episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the invisible curriculum of medical training—the unspoken lessons that shape how physicians view self-care, vulnerability, and emotional well-being. While medical school teaches us how to care for others, it often neglects how to care for ourselves. Dr. Chamoun sheds light on the culture of perfectionism, silent suffering, and the long-term impact of suppressing emotional needs. Drawing from personal stories and evidence-based insights, she offers a compassionate and practical perspective on redefining resilience and embracing self-care as a vital part of medical professionalism. 

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CardioSeedsBy Svetlana Chamoun, MD, Ph.D, DipABLM