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We are in the middle of a series of fresh perspectives on resiliency in medicine. Last week, I started you on a resiliency self-evaluation using Dr. Kemia Serraf’s model of a dam system. This week, we are continuing to audit your ability to snap back after daily challenges, including unexpected ones.

Let's define resiliency more fully once again: Being in a resource-rich environment that allows you to...

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We all know that the term and concept of resilience have been used against physicians (and other healthcare workers) over recent years. The implication was that a lack of fortitude on behalf of physicians was the cause of burnout and moral injury. We all know that burnout is an occupational issue, not a mental health condition.

Resilience is the ability to withstand or bounce back after challenging events. Only the...