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Physician burnout is an escalating crisis, jeopardizing not only individual well-being but the sustainability of the entire healthcare system. In this powerful and inspiring session, burnout consultant and author of The Physician Burnout Project explores how reconnecting with creativity can reignite purpose and joy in medical professionals. Introducing “The Medical School Paradox,” the talk reveals how the very passions that made physicians exceptional—art, music, entrepreneurship, athletics—are often sidelined during medical training. This loss of identity contributes significantly to burnout. Through real-life stories and insights from his work with Houston Methodist, the speaker outlines how creative passion projects can become a lifeline for physicians—boosting resilience, sparking innovation, and restoring personal and professional fulfillment. Learning Objectives: Understand the psychological and systemic roots of physician burnout. Explore the concept of “The Medical School Paradox” and its impact on identity loss. Learn how creative passion projects can reduce burnout and improve physician well-being. Gain practical tools for integrating manageable, meaningful side projects into a medical career.
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