In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold talks about discovering her own burnout in the midst of helping other clinicians and how her personal experience influences her professional choices. Donna and Dr. Gold also explore the educational journey of medical students and residents and discuss how the culture of medical training needs to shift to support their well-being.  

During this episode, you will learn about: 

• Dr. Gold’s ironic discovery of her own burnout in the midst of helping others through theirs
• The unique challenges of medical students and the “hidden curriculum” 
• Environmental factors that often prevent medical residents from managing their own well-being
• The power of encouraging vulnerability in medical training

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Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.