Sustainable Clinical Medicine with The Charting Coach Dr. Sarah Smith

In today's Episode #66, our host, Dr. Sarah Smith, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with marketing agency owner, Carl White.

The focus of their discussion is on the challenges and motivations of transitioning from employed positions to owning a private practice within the US healthcare system.

Join us as we explore the insights and experiences of Carl White in navigating the landscape of private healthcare practice and marketing to attract new patients in a competitive market.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Importance of differentiation and patient benefits in a competitive market.

2️⃣    The significance of understanding values, strengths, and goals for improving collaboration and guiding decisions.

3️⃣    The need for strategic thinking in differentiating a business and the impact of marketing as an essential tool for reaching a wider audience.

Carl White Bio:

Carl White, founder of MarketVisory Group, focuses on helping private practices in healthcare stay private.

Carl has over 20 years of experience doing marketing in healthcare. For much of his career he worked at Baxter and Hollister.

In 2017 he launched MarketVisory Group so he can broaden his reach and work with a wide variety of doctors, clinicians, and patients. He’s been published in Middle Market Executive, The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), and Grade.us.

Carl hosts PracticeCare, a weekly podcast offering bite-sized business advice to healthcare practice owners. He’s a member of the NSCHBC and a certified consultant with Duct Tape Marketing. He lives in Northbrook, IL.

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In today's Episode #65, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Heather Fork, a former dermatologist turned career coach for physicians.

Dr. Fork candidly discusses the burden and responsibility physicians feel towards their patients and the challenges they face in managing these emotions. She shares her own journey of feeling unhappy and stressed after 9 years of owning a solo practice, and how she made the courageous decision to transition out of clinical practice and find fulfillment in a new career.

As a career coach, Dr. Fork now helps physicians navigate their career paths and supports them in finding their best path forward.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Seeking Help: Dr. Fork emphasizes the importance of physicians seeking support if they are struggling with the burden and responsibility they feel towards their patients. It's crucial to challenge assumptions, understand motivations for entering medicine, and not rely solely on "mind tricks" to address challenges.

2️⃣    Work-Life Balance: Dr. Fork's highlights the importance of proactively exploring other possibilities for professional fulfillment and not being afraid to make a change if it aligns with your well-being.

3️⃣    Career Transition: Dr. Fork's transition from clinical practice to becoming a career coach for physicians showcases the potential for physicians to find happiness and fulfillment beyond traditional clinical roles. Her upcoming course for physicians at the Crossroads aims to equip them with various career options and examples of finding happiness in clinical practice and beyond.

Dr. Heather Fork Bio:

Dr. Heather Fork is a former dermatologist and Founder of the Doctor’s Crossing, a company that offers career coaching for physicians at the white coat crossroads. As an ICF master certified coach, she helps physicians find greater happiness and fulfillment in their careers, both in clinical practice and nonclinical positions.

For 14 years she has been working with physicians to find the career path that works best for them which she considers her calling and is most honoured to serve in this way.

Heather hosts the popular Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast and is passionate about making the career transformation process doable, fun, and accessible to as many physicians as possible.

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In today's Episode #64, our host, Dr. Sarah Smith, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, a board-certified OBGYN physician. Together, they dive into the importance of finding impactful and memorable ways to learn, the detrimental effects of pressure and worry, and the significance of embracing satisfaction and contentment in both work and personal life.

Dr. Venugopal shares her personal journey of transforming her mindset and habits to create a more fulfilling and sustainable approach to medicine and life.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Dialogue with Emotions: Breaking free from the pressure, worry, and doubt that often hold us back. Invite emotions like "satisfied," "sufficient," and "content" to the board meeting of your mind. Engage in a dialogue with these emotions to change the dynamics and create new habits, ultimately leading to a reduced sense of fatigue and a shift in mindset.

2️⃣     Redefining Time: Time often carries too much responsibility in our lives. Challenge the narrative of not having enough time and introduce the idea of bringing play into small moments, without negotiation or self-criticism. By making decisions and following through without drama, we can find more joy and balance in our lives.

3️⃣     Passion-Driven Learning: Unlearn pressure-driven studying and instead embrace genuine passion and curiosity. This highlights the importance of finding impactful and memorable ways to learn and connecting knowledge to real-life situations.

Dr. Priyanka Venugopal Bio:

Priyanka Venugopal is an Ob/Gyn physician-turned-coach for high achieving professional moms who want to lose weight with science backed strategies and create more sustainable ease at work and home. Over 10 years she has talked with thousands of high achieving professional women and gotten to the root of the high achiever's biggest obstacles in hitting goals at work and on the scale.

She is a coffee lover, mama to 2 kiddos and the host of The Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast where she shares tangible skills and real lived experiences of how the high achiever can overcome their obstacles to create more of the life they want in a body they feel comfortable in.

Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical strategies for cultivating joy, balance, and effectiveness in the medical field.

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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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In today's Episode #63, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Nancy Merrow, a retired family physician and medical leader with extensive experience in hospital administration, palliative care, and executive coaching.

Dr. Merrow shares her insights on the complexities of organizing town call for family physicians, the development of a centralized after-hours place, and the entrepreneurial initiative of setting up an after-hours clinic.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Embracing change in patient care models, particularly in obstetrics practice, requires a mental shift and trust in colleagues, highlighting the need for pilot projects and open-mindedness.

2️⃣     Building a personal board of directors and leveraging coaching can provide clarity and support in career decisions, contributing to physician well-being and work satisfaction.

3️⃣     Collaboration and standardization are pivotal in managing the complexity of hospital work, emphasizing the surrender of autonomy for the greater good and the evolution toward team-based care.

Dr. Nancy Merrow Bio:

Dr. Nancy Merrow is a Certified Executive Coach (Royal Roads University 2014) with a career in senior medical leader roles since 2004, having served as Chief of Department, Chief of Staff and VP Medical, Regional Medical Director and Program Director with experience at small, medium and large sized community hospitals as well as regional and provincial initiatives.

Nancy is a Family Physician by training, with a focus in Palliative Medicine from 2004-2013. Nancy is recognized as a mentor and a role model among her peers and trainees, and constantly acts to learn and grow with them. Known for her direct approach and compassionate nature, Nancy’s current career focus is on physician success, and the advancement of medical practitioners in leadership roles.

With extensive knowledge of regulatory college and hospital matters when careers and reputations are at stake, Nancy is also well positioned to coach physicians who want to recover and grow from adverse experiences in their professional lives. Since 2014, Nancy has provided professional coaching sessions to physicians while also working in the demanding roles of Chief of Staff and VP Medical.

Now recently retired from hospital work, Nancy is pursuing her passion for the role of coaching as an evidence-based practice for recovery from burnout, for advancement in career goals, and as a key adjunct to the function of high performing teams in healthcare. As a Board member of Canadian Physician Coaches Network, Nancy will be supporting and promoting the coaching community to engage fully with physician clients for their ultimate success.

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of clinical medicine and learn from Dr. Merrow's wealth of experience and wisdom.

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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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In today's episode we delve into the impactful conversation between host Dr. Sarah Smith and guest Dr. Marc-David Munk, an emergency physician and author. The discussion addresses the underlying issues contributing to burnout and disillusionment among physicians, the challenges within the emergency medicine realm, and the necessity of redefining clinical medicine for sustainability.

Dr. Munk shares his experiences from transitioning from emergency medicine to creating disruptive healthcare models, emphasizing the critical need for clinician advocacy in addressing system-wide issues.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Physicians feel the impact of dysfunctional systems in medicine, leading to burnout and disillusionment. The emergency department reflects broader healthcare issues, with understaffing, heavy patient loads, and a lack of investment. This calls for a fundamental shift in incentivizing and motivating physicians.

2️⃣     Healthcare incentivization should prioritize process measures over outcome goals, recognizing the influence of genetics, patient behavior, and socioeconomic factors on outcomes. Dr. Munk advocates for a non-punitive approach to collecting and sharing performance data, promoting accountability and quality improvement.

3️⃣     Dr. Munk's transition to implementing a disruptive primary care model, with longer appointments and health coaches, emphasizes the importance of reconnection with patients and redefining the delivery of healthcare. We need smarter approaches to healthcare delivery, focusing on population health, prevention, and creative strategies for patient care.

Dr. Marc-David Munk Bio:

Dr Marc-David M a Canadian/American, has emerged as a prominent figure in healthcare, driving change in emergency medicine and healthcare management across the U.S. and internationally.

His career began as an emergency medicine professor and as the medical director of Qatar’s national ambulance service. Advancing to executive roles, he served as Chief Medical Officer for elite physician groups and as the regional President for an international division of a leading American healthcare system.

Raised in Switzerland and Canada, Dr. Munk’s educational path led him to earn a BA in philosophy and religion from Colgate University. He then attained an MPH in international health from Boston University. His medical training was completed at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, followed by an emergency medicine residency and an international health fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.

He also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Peru’s Gorgas Program and a master’s in healthcare management from Harvard University. Dr. Munk lives outside Boston with his wife and two children.

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In this episode, our host, Dr. Sarah Smith, is joined by the insightful Dr. Alicia Power, a family doctor in Victoria with an impressive 13 different jobs or roles. Dr. Power takes us on a captivating journey through her experiences, from finding her personal style and purpose to implementing effective strategies in family medicine, such as morning huddles and end-of-day meetings.

The conversation also delves into the impact of interruptions on decision-making, the importance of aligning work with personal values, and the value of learning from failures. Dr. Power's Sunday night routine for prioritizing and planning for the upcoming week is highlighted, providing invaluable insight into managing workload and mental energy. Join us for an enriching and thought-provoking conversation about sustainable clinical medicine and personal growth.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Align your work with your personal values and purpose to feel fulfilled and avoid disconnect.

2️⃣     Implement efficient processes and time management techniques to prioritize tasks and create a sustainable clinical day.

3️⃣     Embrace the importance of self-reflection and planning, ensuring that your work aligns with your passions and priorities

Dr. Alicia Power Bio:

Dr. Alicia Power is a family and maternity doctor in Victoria, BC.  Her passions are improving patient care, physician wellbeing and the functioning of the complex system in which we all work.  She has two young kids, a tolerant husband and loves to take her crazy dog for hikes with friends.

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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 admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.