Beating Back the Blahs (Burnout)-Webinar Recording

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In the "Beating Back the Blahs, Burnout" webinar, Dr. Neil Baum addresses physician burnout, particularly prevalent in mid-career doctors. He emphasizes that while burnout and depression are challenging to manage, the "blahs" or boredom and dissatisfaction with medical practice can be overcome. Dr. Baum shares practical strategies such as delegating administrative burdens like prior authorizations—using AI tools to streamline these tasks—and encourages incremental changes to restore joy in practice. He highlights the importance of continual learning and exploring new medical interests to rekindle professional excitement. Beyond work, engaging in hobbies or side projects, like his own magic show for drug education, can enhance personal fulfillment. Dr. Baum also discusses the benefits of taking "sabbaticals" from constant digital engagement to improve focus and quality of life. He recommends creating patient recall lists to optimize practice efficiency and scheduling “sacred time” slots to handle acute patient needs without disrupting the daily schedule, ultimately improving patient satisfaction and reducing stress. Dr. Baum concludes that making small changes in practice and lifestyle, or considering career shifts if necessary, can rejuvenate physicians’ passion and productivity, allowing them to balance professional demands and personal well-being effectively.

Keywords

Physician Resilience

Medical Profession Challenges

Mental Health in Medicine

COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare

Medical Education Stress

Therapy and Mental Health Support

Healthcare Under Capitalism

Physician Well-being

Personal Growth in Medicine

physician burnout

mid-career doctors

delegating administrative tasks

AI tools in healthcare

incremental practice changes

continual medical learning

work-life balance

patient recall lists

sabbaticals from digital engagement