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The Journey to Better
Dr. Bill Lombardi has been one of the highest-volume complex PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) operators in the world for over a decade. He's always striving to improve his skills and methods to perform safer and more efficient procedures. It's a journey to better that extends beyond technical and into mental and emotional health. Bill will discuss topics, ideas, and examples with special guests and live audience questions to navigate his journey to better.
The Journey to Better
Dr. Gabe Charbonneau - Medicine Forward
Physicians aren't broken - the healthcare system is. Dr. Gabe Charbonneau joins Bill to discuss physician burnout and the hopeful path forward through solidarity, boundaries, and reclaiming joy in medicine.
• Dr. Charbonneau shares his journey from rural Idaho inspiration to experiencing severe burnout in his first post-residency position
• Medicine Forward was born from collaboration with Dr. Eric Topol to create a physician organization focused on the doctor-patient relationship and humanity in medicine
• Two essential paths exist for tackling burnout: the inner path (personal boundaries and wellness) and system advocacy (changing the broken structures)
• Perfectionism in medicine creates isolation and "terminal uniqueness" where physicians suffer alone rather than supporting each other
• Physicians must learn to care for each other and model the compassionate behavior they want to see in healthcare
• Current Medicine Forward initiatives include a documentary, coaching programs, and building communities of support for physicians
• True leadership requires caring about people rather than just managing them - a critical missing element in healthcare systems
To learn more or join the movement, visit medicineforward.org where you can become a member for $5 per year and connect with others working to fight burnout and reclaim the joy in medicine.
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