The Joy in Family Medicine Blog

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Resolutions or Transformation? Continuing the conversation about physicians and change.

(Original post 6/21, update 12/23)

It's the beginning of a New Year. Positive intentions for change are in the air. This wee...

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Tips for transitioning well as physicians in both career and personal life.

(Updated 12/23, original post 6/21)

This week, we continue our look at changes and transitions we face throughout our career...

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Navigating changes and transitions as busy physicians.

(Original Post 6/21, updated 12/23)

Over the next few of weeks, we will review changes and transitions. Throughout a career ...

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Facing off with decision procrastination.

Last week we reviewed issues that arise around making personal decisions. This week, I’m offering you some steps to deal with...

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Decisions, decisions....

As physicians, we are trained to make dozens of decisions quickly each day. Yet, we aren't necessarily taught how to translat...

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Quieting the inner critic - Part 2 of the inner critic series

Last week, we discussed what the  Inner Critic is and how to develop an awareness of its presence and its damage.  This week,...

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A Word About the Grass-is-Greener Fallacy

In this week’s blog, I’d love to discuss the grass-is-greener fallacy. I don’t pretend to know all the answers, but hope to s...

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Careers in Family Medicine: Key Takeaways (Part 4) - Balance and Sustainability

 

When asked about sustainability, the diverse group of family physicians interviewed offered nuanced, lived-in wisdom. Thei...

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Careers in Family Medicine: Key Takeaways (Part 3) Career Decision Advice for Family Physicians

 

Advice for Your First Job & Career Pivots
Takeaways from the Careers in Family Medicine Blog Series

I’m continuing to high...

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Careers in Family Medicine: Key Takeaways (Part 2) Fulfillment and Joy

 

I’m continuing to reflect on the common themes that emerged from the first 15 stories in the Careers in Family Medicine se...

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Careers in Family Medicine: Key Takeaways (Part 1) Career Trajectory & Mentorship

I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing from a variety of family physicians in our Careers in Family Medicine blog series—each with the...

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