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Burnout Is Bullshit →

Bullshit

Please stop using the word burnout. You are not burned out. You’ve been abused. Let’s get the diagnosis right.

We enter medicine as inspired, intelligent, compassionate humanitarians. Soon we’re cynical and exhausted. How did all these totally amazing and high-functioning people get so f@*d up so fast?

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Tags: direct primary care, medical student abuse, medical student bullying, medical student burnout, Physician abuse, physician bullying, physician burnout

Thanksgiving message of hope for doctors & medical students →

“To all my brothers & sisters in medicine—doctors, nurses, midwives, medical students, NPs, PAs, veterinarians, and anyone who devotes their life to healing others, YOU ARE APPRECIATED!! I am thankful to be sharing this planet with you . . . ” ~ Pamela Wible, M.D.

Here’s what some of your colleagues would like you to know:

“I know there’s a lot of you out there that are feeling disillusioned.

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Tags: burnout, doctor suicide, medical school, medical student abuse, medical student bullying, medical student burnout, medical student depression, medical student suicide, Physician abuse, physician bullying, physician burnout, physician depression, physician suicide

How to graduate medical school as a doctor, not a factory worker →

On September 17, 2015, Pamela Wible, M.D. spoke to the students at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest. Enjoy the video. Transcription below:

Jay Anderson: Tonight we have Dr. Pamela Wible. She’s here to talk to us about the adventures of setting up a solo practice,

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Tags: happy doctor, happy medical student, how to open a medical clinic, how to open a private practice, how to open a solo clinic, medical school, medical student abuse, medical student bullying, surviving medical school

Physician Burnout Is Physician Abuse →

Physician Burnout

Physician burnout is the latest trend among doctors. There are books, workshops, even special breathing exercises for physician burnout. Suddenly every other doctor I meet has burnout. And half of all med students have burnout before they graduate! WTF.

We enter medicine as inspired, intelligent,

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Tags: doctor burnout, empathy burnout, medical student abuse, medical student burnout, medical student depression, medical student suicide, Physician abuse, physician burnout, physician depression, physician suicide

My testimony in support of medical student mental health to the Missouri State Legislature for House Bill 867 →

I’m Dr. Pamela Wible, a family physician in Oregon. I’ve submitted my CV, witness form, and transcript of my testimony to Chairman Frederick. My schedule prevents me from traveling to Missouri for today’s hearing; however, I thank Vice Chairman Morris and the Committee for allowing me to testify remotely in support of House Bill 867,

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Tags: medical school abuse, medical school bullying, medical student, medical student abuse, medical student depression, medical student suicide

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Burnout Is Bullshit →

Thanksgiving message of hope for doctors & medical students →

How to graduate medical school as a doctor, not a factory worker →

Physician Burnout Is Physician Abuse →

My testimony in support of medical student mental health to the Missouri State Legislature for House Bill 867 →

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