Fighting Burnout In Med School With Dr. Svetlana Chamoun

Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)

Burnout is real, and it’s more than just stress—it's an occupational phenomenon. Dr. Svetlana Chamoun, a cardiologist and Founder and President of CardioSeeds and host of the CardioSeeds Podcast joins Dr. Erkeda DeRouen to speak about burnout prevention and how it’s directly related to heart health and chronic disease.

Dr. Chamoun is dedicated to shedding light on the mental health challenges that medical students and professionals face. Her acclaimed book Resilience in Scrubs and the upcoming Women Physician Survival Guide showcase her commitment to reducing burnout in the healthcare sector.

Join the conversation as they discuss strategies for managing stress and burnout, from setting personal boundaries and engaging in fulfilling hobbies to building robust support networks. Discover how Cardioseeds is making a difference with its innovative wellness programs and why lifestyle medicine and resilience training should be integral parts of medical education.

In this episode, you’ll learn to:

• Prioritize Your Mental Health: Dr. Svetlana Chamoun and Dr. Erkeda DeRouen delve into the significance of addressing mental health in the medical field. They spotlight the Doctor Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Act, which encourages medical professionals to seek mental health help without fear of repercussions. Remember, your well-being is just as critical as your patients’.

• Embrace Personal Wellness: Discover strategies for maintaining mental wellness amid the demanding medical environment. From setting boundaries and engaging in hobbies to building a supportive network and aligning with your core values, these tips will help you stay mentally fit and ready to conquer the medical world.

• Combat Burnout: Dr. Chamoun shares insightful tips on recognizing and tackling burnout. Learn about symptoms like chronic fatigue, insomnia, and emotional detachment, and explore proactive measures like lifestyle medicine, resilience training, and mindfulness to set yourself up for a rewarding and sustainable medical career.

Jump into the conversation:

00:00 Dr. Erkeda DeRouen introduces the Prospective Doctor podcast with guest Dr. Svetlana Chamoun

02:01 Dr. Chamoun on her journey through medical training and how burnout impacted her personal and professional life

06:31 On the pervasive issue of mental health struggles in the medical field

10:01 Align professional life with personal values by setting boundaries between work and personal life to maintain mental wellness

15:01 Insight into Dr. Chamoun's book "Resilience in Scrubs" and organization, Cardioseeds, which offers wellness programs for medical trainees

20:01 How burnout affects female healthcare professionals differently due to various factors such as cultural biases and the "double shift" phenomenon

25:01 Differentiating between stress and burnout, with a focus on how chronic, unresolved work-related stress leads to burnout

30:01 Lifestyle interventions and how to incorporate them into daily routines

35:01 Highlighting the role of leadership in creating supportive environments and addressing toxic workplaces

Where you can find Dr. Chamoun:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cardioseeds/

More on CardioSeeds: https://cardioseeds.com/

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