The Joy in Family Medicine Blog

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Careers in Family Medicine: Academic Medicine academic medicine blog interview career in family medicine leadership

We’re continuing our Careers in Family Medicine series, where each week I highlight a family physician and their unique caree...

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The rumble of renovation - from houses to residency training and beyond. academic medicine be at the table brené brown mutual respect renovation rumbling

Brene’ Brown defines a rumble as “a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined by a commitment to lean into vulnerability, ...

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Awaiting the arrival of joy academic medicine arrival fallacy fourth aim joy

How many of you have been waiting for joy to arrive? When do you think it will appear?

Many professions and individuals slip...

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Diving into perfectionism academic medicine family medicine perfectionism physician residency resident physician

How many of you in residency feel (felt) that perfection is (was) your standard?  Do you recognize the sensation of defeat or...

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